Ancestry.ca Announces Online Launch of Canadian Censuses 1851-1916 – With 32 Million Names!

The following was written by Ancestry.ca staff: An estimated half of all Canadians will have an ancestor in the historical censuses / one in four Canadians cannot trace roots back beyond their grandparents 32 million names and 1.3 million images Continue reading Ancestry.ca Announces Online Launch of Canadian Censuses 1851-1916 – With 32 Million Names!

FamilySearch Expands Canadian Census Collection

The following was just received from Paul Nauta. Four pre-1900 censuses available for free online TORONTO—FamilySearch, in partnership with Ancestry.ca and the Libraries and Archives Canada (LAC), announced today the addition of the 1851, 1861, and 1871 Canada Census indexes Continue reading FamilySearch Expands Canadian Census Collection

MyHeritage Launches a New Version of its Photo Service

The following press release was written by MyHeritage staff. MyHeritage launches a new version of its photo service, making it easier for families to share, organize and present their photos online New features include photo uploads from mobile devices, a Continue reading MyHeritage Launches a New Version of its Photo Service

Online Registration is Now Available for 2009 WSGS State Conference

Online registration is now available for the 2009 Washington State Genealogical Society’s State Conference, to be held September 11 – 13 at the world-famous Davenport Hotel in Spokane, Washington. This conference will feature Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak as our main speaker. Continue reading Online Registration is Now Available for 2009 WSGS State Conference

FGS Conference – Little Rock 2009 – Roommate Matching Service

The following notice was received today from Bobbi King. Looks like a good service… Before each Conference, FGS receives requests inquiring if there are other conference registrants looking for a roommate. It’s a great way to share costs. FGS will Continue reading FGS Conference – Little Rock 2009 – Roommate Matching Service

Family History Seminar & Book Fair, Louisville, KY – Oct. 17, 2009

This just in about a George Morgan Seminar coming up in Louisville, Kentucky. I’ve also added the event to the 2009 GenealogyBlog Genealogical Events Calendar. On Saturday, October 17, 2009, the Louisville Genealogical Society will hold its annual Family History Continue reading Family History Seminar & Book Fair, Louisville, KY – Oct. 17, 2009

New at Family Tree Connection

The following new small databases have been posted at Family Tree Connection since I last posted about the website. Over 1,549,000 names from small databases are now found there! CALIFORNIA California State Prison 1855 Report – Annual Report of the Continue reading New at Family Tree Connection