See the Latest New Data at NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many turn of the century newspapers, as well as numerous papers from the World War I time period – up to about 1919. Eighteen states and one Canadian province are represented this time Continue reading See the Latest New Data at NewspaperARCHIVE

New Newspapers Posted Over the Weekend at NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many turn of the century newspapers, as well as numerous papers from the 1870s and 1880s. Twenty-one states are represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to Continue reading New Newspapers Posted Over the Weekend at NewspaperARCHIVE

More New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE

In the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many turn of the century newspapers. Seventeen states and one Canadian province are represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to numbers of papers represented. I note Continue reading More New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE

Obituary Collection Compiled at the Milan, Michigan, Public Library

The Milan Public Library, in Washtenaw County, Michigan, has been saving obituary clippings from The Milan News-Leader and other local publications for many years. Library patrons Carl and Lillian Brown organized, bound and published some 3,500 obituaries dating back to Continue reading Obituary Collection Compiled at the Milan, Michigan, Public Library

Digitized & FREE Michigan Death Certificates Online Better Than Double Over Just One Month Ago!

A while back I blogged the Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 available at Seeking Michigan website. They are in the process of posting about a million documents, digitized and indexed. Well, after what they call “many problems,” they have posted another Continue reading Digitized & FREE Michigan Death Certificates Online Better Than Double Over Just One Month Ago!

New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE.com

In the last three days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many newspapers from the 1880s & 1890s. Seventeen states and one Canadian province is represented this time around. Iowa is again the clear winner when it comes to numbers of papers represented. I Continue reading New Content at NewspaperARCHIVE.com

All Kinds of Cool New Stuff Happening at FamilySearch Indexing!

There are many new, upcoming, and completed indexing projects to report in this update from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch. Twelve of the projects below are new (see Current Projects). Included are three Belgian and two Argentina projects. The New York Continue reading All Kinds of Cool New Stuff Happening at FamilySearch Indexing!

Marilyn Gannon Retires from the Genealogy Dept. at the Hackley Public Library in Muskegon, Michigan

MUSKEGON [Michigan] — For more than a decade, Hackley Public Library patrons have relied on Marilyn Gannon’s expertise to sort through dusty archives and ancient newspapers to learn more about themselves. Gannon, the library’s head clerk in its local history/genealogy Continue reading Marilyn Gannon Retires from the Genealogy Dept. at the Hackley Public Library in Muskegon, Michigan

The SW Michigan Obituary Index with Over 89,000 Obits Indexed

Having a lot of family from Southwest Michigan, I’ve been very pleased by the progress being made on an index to obituaries from the counties of Allegan, Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren. Over 89,000 obits are indexed. The obits Continue reading The SW Michigan Obituary Index with Over 89,000 Obits Indexed

Is the Library and Archives of Michigan to Be Eliminated?

On the tail of having had the opportunity to blog about the wonderful online resources, including digital death certificates, available from the Library of Michigan, my friend, Herb Mellinger, forwarded me the following note from Peggy, his co-moderator of the Continue reading Is the Library and Archives of Michigan to Be Eliminated?

Huge Genealogy Library of 705 Books – all on CD-ROM

CD-ROM Announcement: Genealogy Books on CD-ROM – Volume 1; Compiled by Stemmons Publishing, See: www.stemmonspublishing.com This set of 10 CD-ROMs makes up a massive genealogy library of 705 books. Altogether, there are over 60,000 images, making up 230,643 pages. According Continue reading Huge Genealogy Library of 705 Books – all on CD-ROM

Library of Michigan Hosts Free Seminar April 4, Highlighting the Best Online Sources

The Library of Michigan is about to hold its annual “Learning More Genealogy Seminar” on Saturday, April 4. These workshops typically draw over 300 people from across Michigan. Family history researchers can discover an array of tools and tips to Continue reading Library of Michigan Hosts Free Seminar April 4, Highlighting the Best Online Sources

The New “Seeking Michigan” Website is Overwhelmed – But It’s Back Up Again

The following news release was posted yesterday by the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries in the State of Michigan. It seems that we took down their servers! This is something to be expected when a website is launched that Continue reading The New “Seeking Michigan” Website is Overwhelmed – But It’s Back Up Again

Library of Michigan Digitizes Michigan Death Records, 1897 to 1920

The Library of Michigan has posted Death Certificates for Michigan Deaths covering the years 1897 to 1920. I did a quick search for Canfields – and found 50 documents. Note that the Search will search for the name of the Continue reading Library of Michigan Digitizes Michigan Death Records, 1897 to 1920

The New “Seeking Michigan” Website

UPDATE: I posted another blog on March 18 which deals specifically with the new digitized Michigan Death Indexes. The following was written by The Department of History, Arts and Libraries staff: ‘Seeking Michigan’ Web site employs today’s technology to deliver Continue reading The New “Seeking Michigan” Website