Author Archives: Leland Meitzler

About Leland Meitzler

Leland K. Meitzler founded Heritage Quest in 1985, and has worked as Managing Editor of both Heritage Quest Magazine and The Genealogical Helper. He currently operates Family Roots Publishing Company (www.FamilyRootsPublishing.com), writes daily at GenealogyBlog.com, writes the weekly Genealogy Newsline, conducts the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour to the Family History Library, and speaks nationally, having given over 2000 lectures since 1983.

Bios from McLean Co. IL , Posey Co. IN, Lewis Co. Mo, Crockett Co. TN & Lawrence Co. TN Added at My Genealogy Hound

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The following is from MyGenealogyHound: The most recent additions to the My Genealogy Hound website bring the current total of family biographies available to more than 22,000 biographies in 140 counties across ten states. The most recent additions include McLean Continue reading Bios from McLean Co. IL , Posey Co. IN, Lewis Co. Mo, Crockett Co. TN & Lawrence Co. TN Added at My Genealogy Hound→

Library and Archives Canada Launches Portal for Residental Schools 1885-1996

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The following is from the Library and Archives Canada website: Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is launching a single portal to provide access to photos related to Residential Schools, taken between 1885 and 1996. Some 150,000 Aboriginal children attended over Continue reading Library and Archives Canada Launches Portal for Residental Schools 1885-1996→

Massachusetts and Maine Families – on Sale for 55% Off Thru Thrusday, May 15, 2014

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A while back, Family Roots Publishing was able to obtain a limited number of an extremely valuable set of three large hardcover books titled Massachusetts and Maine Families – in the Ancestry of Walter Goodwin Davis. I was familiar with Continue reading Massachusetts and Maine Families – on Sale for 55% Off Thru Thrusday, May 15, 2014→

Genealogist John Grenham Comments on Ancestry.com’s Posting of Irish Data

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The following teaser is from an article published in the March 24, 2014 edition of IrishCentral.com: The world’s leading genealogy website is threatening to dominate the Irish heritage industry, according to new claims. The Irish Times consultant genealogist John Grenham Continue reading Genealogist John Grenham Comments on Ancestry.com’s Posting of Irish Data→

Interactive Map Showing Where 83 Aircraft Have Disappeared Since 1948

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According to a graphic found at Bloomberg.com, “some 83 aircraft have been declared “missing” since 1948, according to data compiled by the Aviation Safety Network. The list includes planes capable of carrying more than 14 passengers and where no trace Continue reading Interactive Map Showing Where 83 Aircraft Have Disappeared Since 1948→

Free Freedmen’s Bureau Records Webinar May 16, 2014

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A new NCGS Webinar has been scheduled for May 16th on www.ncgenealogy.org. The North Carolina Genealogical Society presents Diane L Richards speaking on Freedmen’s Bureau Records. The following notice was sent to me by Maryann Tuck: Are you seeking records Continue reading Free Freedmen’s Bureau Records Webinar May 16, 2014→

NGS Call for Papers Deadline is 1 April 2014 for the 2015 St. Charles, MO Conference

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The following is from the National Genealogical Society: National Genealogical Society Call for Papers Deadline is 1 April 2014 for the 2015 Family History Conference in St. Charles, Missouri Arlington, VA, 25 March 2014: The National Genealogical Society continues to Continue reading NGS Call for Papers Deadline is 1 April 2014 for the 2015 St. Charles, MO Conference→

Ancestry.com Adds Danish Vital Records From FamilySearch

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A few days ago, Ancestry.com posted more Danish data that they received from FamilySearch.com. This data is for burials in Denmark between the years of 1640 and 1970. They had earlier posted databases for Denmark, Select Baptisms, 1618-1923, and Denmark, Continue reading Ancestry.com Adds Danish Vital Records From FamilySearch→

Province of East Prussia I, RB Allenstein Map Guide to German Parish Registers is Now Shipping

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Published by Family Roots Publishing Company, Volume 46 of the German Map Guide series was just published on March 21 of 2014. This volume includes a total of 2,220 places – mostly towns, found in the Kingdom of Prussia, Province Continue reading Province of East Prussia I, RB Allenstein Map Guide to German Parish Registers is Now Shipping→

Rifling and the Minie Ball Made a Revolution in Battlefield Warfare During the Civil War

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The following teaser is from a very interesting article by Mike West, published in the March 19, 2014 edition of the murfreesburopost.com: When it comes to weaponry, the Civil War is best described as the first modern war. Unfortunately, for Continue reading Rifling and the Minie Ball Made a Revolution in Battlefield Warfare During the Civil War→

PROMOTIONAL REWIND! Dollarhide Name List Books with 2,637 Unique Clickable Links – Print & eBook on Sale through the May 15, 2014

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Based upon all the folks who have called me over the lat year, saying they missed a particular FRPC Exceptional Bargain Offer, and in celebration of the NGS Conference in Richmond, Virginia, Family Roots Publishing is now running a PROMOTIONAL Continue reading PROMOTIONAL REWIND! Dollarhide Name List Books with 2,637 Unique Clickable Links – Print & eBook on Sale through the May 15, 2014→

Call for Papers for the Florida State Genealogical Society Webinar Series

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The following was received from Ann Staley: Webinar presentation proposals are welcome by 1 May 2014 for the Florida State Genealogical Society (FSGS) 2015-2016 “Poolside Chats: A Genealogy Webinar Series“. The webinars are presented to the FSGS membership and to Continue reading Call for Papers for the Florida State Genealogical Society Webinar Series→