California in the 1940 Census
The following infographic is courtesy of Archives.com:
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Find Your Way Around Over 20 Popular Museums & 10,000 Other Indoor Places with Google Maps for Android
Google Maps for Android has made wayfinding inside twenty-two U.S.A. museums a lot easier. With indoor maps and walking directions for U.S.A. museums now available on your Android phone or tablet, you can easily plan your route from exhibit to Continue reading Find Your Way Around Over 20 Popular Museums & 10,000 Other Indoor Places with Google Maps for Android
Ireland XO Set to Expand in the Shannon Region
The following news release was received from Paula Kennedy at IrelandXO: Award-winning National Community Programme – Ireland XO set to expand in the Shannon Region In partnership with Shannon Development and the local LEADER groups, over 376 mid-west parish communities Continue reading Ireland XO Set to Expand in the Shannon Region
Ancestry.com Adds Indexes to 15 More States for the 1940 Census
Ancestry.com announced that this morning at 10 AM MST they added 15 more searchable indexed states to the 1940 US Census database. They also say that they are now very well ahead of schedule from their initial completion predictions. and Continue reading Ancestry.com Adds Indexes to 15 More States for the 1940 Census
10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Online volunteers surpassed the previous one-day mark for indexing (transcribing) genealogical records, including the 1940 U.S. Census, as part of the “Five Million Record Challenge” issued by the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. Aiming to propel volunteer Continue reading 10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project
New York City Residents With Genealogy Questions Wanted for National Geographic Special Casting Call July 26-27
The following is from the RealityWanted.com website. The announcement was posted on July 11, and will close on July 20. It’s for New York city residents only. Casting Call Information City: New York Area State: NJ, NY Have you ever Continue reading New York City Residents With Genealogy Questions Wanted for National Geographic Special Casting Call July 26-27
Phelps County (Missouri) Genealogical Society to Publish County History – and Needs Stories!
The following excerpt is from an article posted in the July 12, 2012 edition of the TheRollaDailyNews.com: Rolla, Missouri: Members of the Phelps County Genealogical Society are seeking family histories that will be compiled into a book available later this Continue reading Phelps County (Missouri) Genealogical Society to Publish County History – and Needs Stories!
Ancestry.com to Release Second Quarter Financials July 25, 2012
PROVO, Utah, July 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOM) will release financial results for its second quarter 2012 on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at approximately 2:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. ET). Following the release, the Company will host Continue reading Ancestry.com to Release Second Quarter Financials July 25, 2012
Mother Finally Finds Her Baby’s Grave After 35 Years
The following teaser is from an article by Erica Bajer, posted at the vancouver.24hrs.ca website. ST. CATHARINES, Ont. – After 35 years of grief, Wendy Renaud is finally at peace. She has found the grave of the baby daughter she Continue reading Mother Finally Finds Her Baby’s Grave After 35 Years
Ancestry to Open an International Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland
The following excerpt is from an article published in the July 12, 2012 edition of IrishTimes.com: Ancestry.com is to open its international headquarters in Dublin, creating 35 jobs over the next two years. The family history resource will move into Continue reading Ancestry to Open an International Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland
23andMe Acquires CureTogether, Inc.
The following press release is from 23andMe.com: Enhances Capacity For People-Powered Research Mountain View, CA – July 10, 2012 – 23andMe, a leading personal genetics company, today announced its first acquisition with the purchase of CureTogether, Inc. The addition of Continue reading 23andMe Acquires CureTogether, Inc.
Surry, England’s History Being Digitized and Posted on Ancestry.co.uk
The following press release was found at news.surreycc.gov.uk: Surrey County Council has teamed up with family history website Ancestry.co.uk to publish thousands of historic documents online from as far back as the Tudor period. The records will bring to life Continue reading Surry, England’s History Being Digitized and Posted on Ancestry.co.uk
Check out “The Journey Home Genealogy” for Tips on Irish and Scots Research
As I’ve noted before, I highly recommend Dwight Radford’s The Journey Home Genealogy blog. I’ve been keeping a running chronological list of links to his blog topics ever since he started. If you have Irish or Scots research, you should Continue reading Check out “The Journey Home Genealogy” for Tips on Irish and Scots Research
New & Updated USA Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org
The following U.S.A. and Canada vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. We’ve also updated all of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. See: United States Birth & Christening Records Found at FamilySearch.org United States Marriage Continue reading New & Updated USA Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org
National Archives at Atlanta Opens Ellis Island Immigration Exhibit July 21
The following press release is from the National Archives: “Ellis Island: The Lost Mural” Exhibit Recreates WPA Project Atlanta, GA …On Saturday, July 21, 2012, the National Archives at Atlanta will open a new exhibit titled “Ellis Island: The Lost Continue reading National Archives at Atlanta Opens Ellis Island Immigration Exhibit July 21