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About 18 years ago I attended my first Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. I was instantly enthralled. Little did I know that years later I would have the opportunity to attend as both an exhibitor and a presenter, which I did Continue reading It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for the Southern California Genealogical Jamboree
We recently reviewed two books with transcriptions of Death Rolls for Union soldiers who were members of the Grand Army of the Republic, as listed here: Indiana Civil War Veterans: Transcription of the Death Rolls of the Department of Indiana, Continue reading Grand Army of the Republic: Department of Illinois — Transcription of Death Rolls, 1879-1947
With Ancestry.com’s recent jump into the family DNA home test market, some experts caution consumers to consider the accuracy and implications of DNA testing for any type of use, family history research or otherwise. One article posted on Maketplace.org looks Continue reading To Test or Not to Test: A Relevant DNA Question
How many fields does a genealogist need to become an expert in? Sounds like the beginning of a bad joke. But be honest, the study of genealogy requires, to some degree, the study of history, sociology, anthropology, paleography, and more? Continue reading Reading Early American Handwriting
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issues as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Missouri
If you have spent more than five minutes doing genealogy then you have heard of, and probably used, FamilySearch Online. Surely, you know the service is free and that there are millions upon millions of records just waiting to be Continue reading The Guide to FamilySearch Online
Leister Productions has released Reunion 10, the latest version of their family history database software for Apple’s Macintoch platform; plus buddy apps for the iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad. This release is considered a major upgrade over version 9, adding to Continue reading Reunion 10 Now Available
It was announced today that NBC is cancelling the popular genealogy show “Who Do You Think You Are?,” at the end of this season. Be that as it may, this season isn’t over yet and this Friday will feature an Continue reading The Show May be Cancelled for Next Season, but This Season Isn’t Over
Over 409,00 Civil War Union veterans became members of G.A.R. at its peak in 1890. Among other works, the group maintained a list of deceased members. Indiana Civil War Veterans: Transcription of the Death Rolls of the Department of Indiana, Continue reading Indiana Civil War Veterans: Transcription of the Death Rolls of the Department of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic, 1882-1948
Map Guide to German Parish Registers: Kingdom of Prussia – Province of Sachsen I & Duchies of Anhalt & Brunswick is the 27th volume of the now 41 total volumes in the Map Guide to German Parish Registers series. This Continue reading Map Guide to German Parish Registers: Kingdom of Prussia – Province of Sachsen I
Over 36,000 Civil War Union veterans from just three states listed in a single book. This is the Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska Civil War Veterans: Compilation of the Death Rolls of the Department of Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, Grand Army Continue reading Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska Civil War Veterans – Compilation of the GAR Death Rolls
This Friday, 11 May, will feature comedian Jason Sudeikis. A journey into his father’s side of the family brings Jason to the coal mines of Pennsylvania, where he discovers surprising facts about his ancestors’ immigration to America. The show airs Continue reading New Episode, This Friday on “Who Do You Think You Are”
Germans have long been a scattered lot. Millions of Americans identify their ancestral roots as German. For many of these individuals, their ancestors spoke German but never lived in what constitutes modern Germany or even any previously identified German states Continue reading German Documents: Analyzing German, Latin, and French in Vital Records Written in Germany
In a press release, viewable on the Market Watch, Ancestry.com announces it now has over 10 Billion records for researchers to search and view. press release May 10, 2012, 12:30 p.m. EDT Ancestry.com Adds 10 Billionth Record to World’s Largest Continue reading Ancestry.com Hits 10 Billion Records
Motivated in parts by his own love of genealogy, his Germanic-ancestral background in Eastern Europe, and incidental events; including, receiving a copy of the English-language Guide to the Archives of Hungary (now out of print) during an impromptu visit at Continue reading Contents and Addresses of Hungarian Archives