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In past weeks I have reviewed a number of atlases describing early trails and pathways that become the infrastructure of early America. Here are the atlases I have reviewed: An Atlas of Northern Trails Westward From New England An Atlas Continue reading An Atlas of Settlement Between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi-Missouri Valleys 1760-1880
Genealogical Notes or Contributions to the Family History of Some of the First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts is a reprint of a volume originally published in 1856. The book represents the compiled notes of an early American Genealogist, Nathaniel Continue reading Genealogical Notes, First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts
Changes in the spelling of surnames when immigrants came to America create problems enough for genealogists. Add to this name changes made afterwards, often to better fit the local culture or simplify a names usage. Now add these issue to Continue reading Spelling Variations in German Names
A concerned and helpful citizen, probably a proud genealogist, helps return a 150 year-old family bible to it’s rightful home. See this story from KSL.com: Woman reunited with 150-year-old family Bible By Kim Covington, for NBC News AVONDALE, Ariz. — Continue reading 150 Year-Old Bible Returns to Family After 140 Years
That’s right all you enthusiasts, it’s that time of year again. Family History Month is just one week away. Congress, in 2001, declared October as Family History Month in the United States. Senator Orrin Hatch stated, “By searching for our Continue reading Family History Month Just Around the Corner
“All research in Germany depends on locating the birthplace of an ancestor.” At least, that is the opinion of Fay S. Dearden, as I am sure it is with many others. Despite the wide variety of resources available online and Continue reading Understanding Meyers Orts
German Maps & Facts For Genealogy is a book by by Wendy Uncapher & Linda Herrick. This book points out the uniqueness of Germany in over 100 maps including detailed historic maps of kingdoms, duchies, and principalities, to hand-rendered maps Continue reading German Maps & Facts For Genealogy
Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors is a collection of articles written by Civil War expert David A. Norris. These articles bring together Norris expertise on the War with his passion for genealogy. These articles examine all different types of records, Continue reading Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors
Who is your kin? The answer is not always as clear as it may seem. Culture, laws, and personal opinions all play a part in who people consider to be their kin. From marriage and divorce to childbirth, surrogacy, and Continue reading Kinship: It’s All Relative; Expanded Second Edition
Last month the [British] National Archives announced that is was digitizing World War I war diaries. Here is the announcement replicated from the Archive’s site: Digitisation of First World War unit diaries We are currently digitising part of the WO Continue reading British Archives Digitizes World War I Diaries
When it comes to your ancestor’s photographs, has the fat lady sung her last? Do you feel that there is little to nothing more you can gain from examining these visual records? If you ask Colleen Fitzpatrich these questions she Continue reading The Dead Horse Investigation: Forensic Photo Analysis For Everyone
The FamilySearch.org’s Learning Center offers hundreds of online courses to assist genealogists with their research skills. A recent article on FamilySearch’s blog indicates the addition of new lessons. The following list appears on the blog: Using the Family History Library Continue reading FamilySearch.org Adds to Its Learning Center Lessons
Branching Out: Genealogy for High School Students is not your standard genealogy primer. While the book is an excellent starter for family history, by its design it reads like a well-organized textbook. Instead of chapters, the book has lesson. Each Continue reading Branching Out: Genealogy for High School Students
Deciphering Gothic Records is a great little flip book designed to help those with German ancestry read and understand older German documents and handwriting. The books contents include information and words common to traditional vital records; including; birth, christenings, marriages, Continue reading Deciphering Gothic Records
The following is a Press Release from New Heritage: MyHeritage releases breakthrough Record Matching technology for family history Discoveries made easy: Millions of MyHeritage users to automatically receive relevant newspaper clippings and historical records, adding color to their family history Continue reading My Heritage’s New Technology