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The Family History Companion: Fast-forward your family history search, by Mark Pearsall, is like a cross between a dictionary and and encyclopedia. Published by the National Archives (British), this pocket-sized guide provides an a to z listing of hundreds of Continue reading Family History Companion
No matter where in the World or in what era one lives, there are always people on the move. Some people are always looking outward, seeking change and challenge. Thus it was from the first American colonies, on through the Continue reading An Atlas of Northern Trails Westward From New England
Here is an excerpt from an interesting npr.org: Rediscovered Headstones Hold Clues To Calif. Quake by Cindy Carpien The Gilliam Cemetery, which lies 60 miles north of San Francisco, appears to be gaining residents lately. But it’s not only because Continue reading Headstones Found Buried in California Pioneer Cemetery
What Did They Mean By That? A Dictionary of Historical and Genealogical Terms Old and New has long been the most popular historical dictionary carried by Family Roots Publishing. This book provides an understanding, in modern terms, for words used Continue reading MORE What Did They Mean By That?
Throughout history, people have always been on the move. Even before planes, trains, and automobiles, the world saw not just families moving between towns and countrysides, but also mass migrations over great distances. For a physically small country, the United Continue reading Family History on the Move
In a blog at familysearch.org, readers are introduced to managers, staffers, and research consultants from the Family History Library: Meet Family History Library Staff Whether you’re just getting started, or need to determine the hometown of your potato famine Irish Continue reading The Family History Library Wants You to get to Know Their Staff
Excerpt from L.A. Times article found on findmypast.com: TOAD SUCK, AR, VOTED AMERICA’S “MOST UNFORTUNATE” TOWN-NAME Beats Climax, GA, & Boring, OR in poll by findmypast.com Los Angeles, CA; Monday, August 7th, 2012: Toad Suck, Arkansas, has been voted America’s Continue reading findmypast.com Users Vote ‘Toad Suck’ the Worst Town Name in America
Church records may be the most prevelant record available in Irish genealogical research. And, not just church records for one church either. There are historically eight major religions in Ireland. Irish Church Records: Their history, availability, and use in family Continue reading Finding Irish Church Records
In an article I found on OswegoCountyToday.com, Ancestry.com has a new agreement in place with New York. Free access to New York Records. The following article provides all the details: Archives Made Available for Free with new Ancestry.com, New York Continue reading New York Records Available for Free at Ancestry.com
How Well Do You Know America’s Most Infamous Outlaws? Their names are infamous. They have been the subjects of movies. They are mentioned in history books and classrooms across North America. They were bank robbers, gang leaders, and murderers. They Continue reading Outlaws and Villians
Early Indiana Trails And Surveys was originally published in 1919 and is currently under reprint by the Indiana Historical Society Press. The book discusses the early trails and surveys in the earliest years of Indiana. These precursors to the railroad Continue reading Early Indiana Trails And Surveys
PC World Magazine posted an online review of Family Tree Builder, by MyHeritage. Here is an excerpt: Editorial Review of Family Tree Builder Genealogy software Family Tree Builder is a helpful research tool for people who find it a daunting Continue reading PC World Reviews Family Tree Builder
A complete list of place names for countries has obvious value to the family history researcher. However, a reverse alphabetical index may be even more valuable. Reverse indexes help researchers uncover town names when they have partial names but not Continue reading Switzerland Place Name Indexes
According to a blog at FamilySearch.org, indexing for the 1940 Census Index is complete. However, the process takes some weeks to actually post all the newly indexed data. That said, six more states went online today. See the blog for Continue reading Indexing for the 1940 Census Index is Complete!
The excerpt is from an article found at the Huffington Post: A Second Chance to Be a Genetic Pioneer Posted: 08/02/2012 11:05 am Megan Smolenyak—Genealogy Expert, Author of “Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing” & “Who Do You Think You Continue reading National Geographics Will Soon Introduce Geno 2.0