FamilySearch Databases Added or Updated October 21, 2017 through Feb 8, 2018

The following databases were added or updated at FamilySearch.org between October 21, 2017 and February 8, 2018. We’ve sorted the following linked listing so you can check out your country or U.S. state of interest quickly and easily. DATABASE TITLE Continue reading FamilySearch Databases Added or Updated October 21, 2017 through Feb 8, 2018

Genealogy Giants: Comparing the Four Major Websites

“Which genealogy website should I use?” It’s one of the most-asked questions in genealogy — and this quick reference guide answers it! Use this jammed-packed cheat sheet to quickly and easily compare all of the most important features of the Continue reading Genealogy Giants: Comparing the Four Major Websites

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

The following databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org between the dates of August 11, 2017 and October 20, 2017. DATABASE – NUMBER OF RECORDS – DATE BillionGraves Index – 22,500,536 – 26 Sep 2017 Find A Grave Index Continue reading Databases Added or Updated at FamilySearch.org From August 1 1 thru October 20

Global Online Indexing Event Aims to Make It Easier to Find Ancestors

The following is from FamilySearch: The FamilySearch Worldwide Indexing Event engages online volunteers to make the historic genealogical records freely and easily searchable online. Salt Lake City, Utah (3 October 2017), FamilySearch International announced its Worldwide Indexing Event held October Continue reading Global Online Indexing Event Aims to Make It Easier to Find Ancestors

New Historic Records Databases at FamilySearch the Week of August 28, 2017

The following is from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT — This week, millions of new historic records were made freely available from the Netherlands, Kansas, Sweden, and Washington. Many more were published from Argentina, Italy, Louisiana, Paraguay, and South Africa! Continue reading New Historic Records Databases at FamilySearch the Week of August 28, 2017

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

FamilySearch Digital Records Access is Replacing Microfilm & Film Distribution is to Cease in August

In a press release dated June 26, 2017, FamilySearch announced that microfilm distribution to branch libraries is ending as of August 31, 2017. While we all expected this would happen at some point, we didn’t expect it would happen now. Continue reading FamilySearch Digital Records Access is Replacing Microfilm & Film Distribution is to Cease in August

Databases Posted at FamilySearch May 1 through June 1, 2017

The following databases were published or updated at FamilySearch between May 1 and June 1 2017: Title – Number of Indexed Records – Last Updated Argentina, Entre Ríos, Catholic Church Records, 1764-1983 – 601,470 – 30 May 2017 Canada, New Continue reading Databases Posted at FamilySearch May 1 through June 1, 2017

The Family History Library Announces Third Annual Free Block Party

The following is from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY (May 30, 2017) – The Family History Library and the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will sponsor the third annual Family History Block Party on Continue reading The Family History Library Announces Third Annual Free Block Party

FREE 5-Day Western European Family History Conference – Both Online and On-Site in Salt Lake City

Oh, Wow! FamilySearch is doing another week-long series of FREE classes – all dealing with Western European research. It looks like classes are being offered dealing with research in Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and Switzerland. Check out the class Continue reading FREE 5-Day Western European Family History Conference – Both Online and On-Site in Salt Lake City

New Historic Records Databases Posted at FamilySearch the Week of March 20, 2017

The following is from FamilySearch: Salt Lake City, Utah (March 25, 2017), Hundreds of thousands of free indexed records from all over Italy are featured in these newly published online collections. Additionally, find newly searchable records from Canada, Ecuador, Germany, Continue reading New Historic Records Databases Posted at FamilySearch the Week of March 20, 2017

New Historic Records Databases Posted at FamilySearch the Week of Feb 13 2017

The following is from FamilySearch: Another 15 million indexed historic records have been added to FamilySearch’s vast collections. Included are a wide variety of records from 13 countries (including Argentina, Australia, Denmark, England, and the Netherlands) containing passenger lists, obituaries, Continue reading New Historic Records Databases Posted at FamilySearch the Week of Feb 13 2017

World War I Service Cards for N.C. Vets Released to the Public on FamilySearch

The following excerpt is from the November 12, 2016 edition of pilotonline.com: BARCO, N.C. – Capt. Basil Sherwood Snowden of Currituck County joined the Army on Sept. 2, 1917, as part of the 318th Engineers. He died in a motorcycle Continue reading World War I Service Cards for N.C. Vets Released to the Public on FamilySearch

New Historic Records Databases Added On FamilySearch the Week of November 7 & 14, 2016

The following is from FamilySearch: Over 4 million birth, death, census, civil, church, and other indexed records were published and made available the week of November 7 at FamilySearch this week. Find new historical records from South Africa, Peru, Netherlands, Continue reading New Historic Records Databases Added On FamilySearch the Week of November 7 & 14, 2016