Databases Added or Updated at FamilySearch.org From August 1 1 thru October 20

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Databases Posted at FamilySearch June 2 through August 10, 2017

The following databases were published or updated at FamilySearch between June 2 and August 10, 2017: Title – Number of Indexed Records – Last Updated BillionGraves Index – 21,969,173 – 02 Aug 2017 Find A Grave Index – 161,552,555 – Continue reading Databases Posted at FamilySearch June 2 through August 10, 2017

Many Irish Immigrants Lost Their Lives in the Building of the C&O Canal

The following excerpt is from an informative article dealing with Washington County, Maryland, and the Irish immigrants who worked on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, many settling in the area. Disease was not well understood in the early 19th-century, leading Continue reading Many Irish Immigrants Lost Their Lives in the Building of the C&O Canal

FindMyPast Offers FREE Access to Their Entire Irish Collection Thru March 17

To coincide with St Patrick’s Day 2017, Findmypast is making their entire collection of more than 116 million Irish records free for a limited time! Through 17 March 2017, you can access the largest collection of Irish records online for Continue reading FindMyPast Offers FREE Access to Their Entire Irish Collection Thru March 17

3 Irish Research Aids – 2 brand new – Bundled & Discounted 15% thru May 22

Family Roots Publishing has put together a bundle of three Irish Research Guides, two of which are brand-new (2017) and one popular 66 page booklet produced in 2012. The bundle is normally $29.85. It’s discounted 15% through May 22. Click Continue reading 3 Irish Research Aids – 2 brand new – Bundled & Discounted 15% thru May 22

Donna Moughty’s Irish Research Series of Quick Reference Guides

Lisa Louise Cooke just released a new series of two Irish Research Quick Guides. They were written by Donna M. Moughty, and edited by Lisa. While only four pages each, these guides are loaded with information everyone with Irish ancestry Continue reading Donna Moughty’s Irish Research Series of Quick Reference Guides

Catholic Records for Ireland, Britain & the USA Being Posted at FindMyPast

At Rootstech yesterday, Patty and I were able to visit with our old friend, Brian Donovan, who is the Licensing Manager at Findmypast. He brought us up to speed on what will be the most comprehensive online collection of Roman Continue reading Catholic Records for Ireland, Britain & the USA Being Posted at FindMyPast

Ancestry Releases Kilmainham (Dublin) and Chelsea (London) Pension Indexes

The following Teaser is from the IrishGenealogyNews website: Ancestry has released a trio of indexes to military pension collections. One relates to Dublin’s Royal Hospital Kilmainham, the others to London’s Royal Hospital in Chelsea. In each case, the records on Continue reading Ancestry Releases Kilmainham (Dublin) and Chelsea (London) Pension Indexes

AGI Returns to the Expanded Ireland National Archives Genealogy Service

The following news release is from Paul Gorry, AGI: Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract to provide the Genealogy Service at the National Archives of Ireland. The Genealogy Service provides free Continue reading AGI Returns to the Expanded Ireland National Archives Genealogy Service

FindMyPast Adds Over 2.8 Million records this last week

Over 2.8 million additional records were available to search at Findmypast this last week, including: United States Marriages Over 2.7 million additional records have been added to our collection of United States Marriages. The new additions come from 13 different Continue reading FindMyPast Adds Over 2.8 Million records this last week

New Records Available To Search at FindMyPast as of Last Friday, October 28

The following is from FindMyPast: Over 1.8 million new records are available to search this Findmypast Friday including: United States, West Virginia Births Containing over 35,000 records, West Virginia Births allows you to uncover details of your ancestor’s birth. These Continue reading New Records Available To Search at FindMyPast as of Last Friday, October 28

FindMyPast Publishes the Second Installment of Easter Rising & Ireland Under Martial Law Collection

The following news release is from FindMyPast. I got it on October 21, but just haven’t had the time to get it formatted and posted until today. · Over 48,000 additional records released in association with The National Archives · Continue reading FindMyPast Publishes the Second Installment of Easter Rising & Ireland Under Martial Law Collection

Genealogical Society of Ireland Journals & Publications Go Online at Findmypast

The following news release is from FindMyPast: · All Society journals from 1992 to 2016 including over 800 individual articles · All Society publications including extensive collections of gravestone inscriptions, historic records and surname studies. · Released online for the Continue reading Genealogical Society of Ireland Journals & Publications Go Online at Findmypast

Millions of Irish Genealogy Records Online – Free of Any Fees

The following excerpt is from 98fm.com: Millions of historic personal records will be available online, free of charge, from today. The records of births, marriages and deaths are being released by the General Register Office and will be available at Continue reading Millions of Irish Genealogy Records Online – Free of Any Fees