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I found this article from the Local 12 in Cincinnati interesting: Cemetery Records from 1939 Saved, Stored Digitally Amateur historians and genealogists digging into their family trees have a new place to explore. Important local records that were thought to Continue reading A Woman Saves 1939 Cemetery Records
There are many questions a genealogist may ask regarding copyrights. The researcher may want to know if they have permission to use something they found on the Internet. An author may want to know if they can use part of Continue reading Carmack’s Guide to Copyright & Contracts
Map Guide to German Parish Registers: Kingdom of Bavaria II – Niederbayern II is the seventh of ten volumes covering Bavaria. This is also volume 20 of the now 41 total volumes in the Map Guide to German Parish Registers series. Continue reading Map Guide to German Parish Registers: Kingdom of Bavaria VII – Niederbayern II
Whose behind all that great genealogy programming currently available on television. Here is an article from the South Florida Times about once company make big contributions to the little screen. [Call we still call it the little screen when some Continue reading Pioneering company plays key role in genealogy
Germans were among the earliest colonist to the Americas. They are also one of the cultural groups who came in waves of mass migrations over the years. 1708 saw the beginnings of the first major wave of German immigration. German Continue reading German Immigration to America: The First Wave
“Finding Your Roots” with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the twelfth such series from Professor Gates. This 10 part series featuring the individual genealogies began March 25 on Sunday nights. Now, there are only three episodes left. Like “Who Do Continue reading Only Three Episodes Left
The Hoosier state does not stand out in most people’s minds as an ethnically rich or diverse state. Yet, the reality is, depending on how far back you go, every state is a cultural melting pot with a rich history Continue reading Peopling Indiana: The Ethnic Experience.
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume III
We have received the following press release from the National Genealogical Society: David L. Greene, PhD, FASG: “Becoming a Genealogist” New Release in Voices of Genealogy Video Series Arlington, VA, 30 APRIL 2012: In celebration of the 100th anniversary Continue reading New Release in Voices of Genealogy Video Series
Standing between many of the early American colonies and the majority of the continent were the Appalachians. The entire mountainous region was thick with tree and undergrowth, hillsides and rivers, breached only by the game trails of buffalo and game. Continue reading An Atlas of Appalachian Trails to the Ohio River
Urban Anthropology, Inc., a Milwaukee based group “dedicated to the celebration of cultural diversity and a holistic approach to urban problem-solving,” is offering free genealogical research. The service is free of charge to Milwaukee residents. The organization will provide research Continue reading Urban Anthropology, Inc. is Offering Free Research to Milwaukee Residents
The Dawes Act of 1887 provided for the division of Indian lands to individual tribal members. This was an attempt to integrate the Indians into American society. The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) were excluded from Continue reading Applications for Enrollment of Creek Newborn Act of 1905
There will be an all new episode of “Who Do You Think You Are,” airing this Friday, May 4, 8/7 central. This week will feature actress Rashida Jones. “Rashida has starred in such films as ‘The Muppets,’ ‘Our Idiot Brother,’ Continue reading Next on Who do You Think You Are
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume II
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume I