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The following excerpt is from an interesting article published in the May 30, 2012 edition of spectator.sme.skd dealing with the Slovakian Bytča Archive, their records, and doing research on-site in Slovakia. “Nomen Omen” – the name is a sign, said Continue reading The Slovakian Bytča Archive Contains Documents From Northern Slovakia
Mitt Romney has released his birth certificate, proving that he was born in the United States – thus making him eligible to run for the U.S. presidency. Following is a copy of his “State of Michigan Certificate of Live Birth Continue reading Mitt Romney’s Birth Certificate
The Colorado Family History Expo is being held in Colorado Springs this year. From what I’ve heard, a good crowd of enthusiastic genealogists are expected to decend on the Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs facility at 1 p.m. on Friday for Continue reading Colorado Springs Family History Expo Starts Friday – and the Sacramento Expo is July 6 & 7!
To mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, The British National Archives has digitized a collection of 60 congratulatory addresses presented to Queen Victoria. This new online exhibition contains 60 of their favorite messages of congratulations and good wishes from around Continue reading New Online Jubilee Exhibition Launched by the British National Archives
The following news release was received from Thomas McEntee: May 31, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces that Patricia W. Rand of Florida has recently been appointed to its Board of Directors as Treasurer. Pat Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Appoints Patricia W. Rand As Treasurer
The following article is courtesy of Harper Anderson & FamilySearch.org: With the recent release of the 1940 Census there’s never been a better time to start discovering your family history. But with over 3.8 million digitized 1940 census data sheets Continue reading On the Street Where They Lived – 3 Ways to Find an Ancestor’s Address in the 1940 Census
The following excerpt is from an article in the May 28, 2012 edition of the Wichita Eagle about the veteran’s cemeteries scattered nation-wide, and their expansion. It’s a good memorial-day read. Those who knew Jim Dodson recall an auto mechanic Continue reading Veterans’ Cemeteries Are Being Added and Expanded
The following teaser is from an excellent article posted in the May 28, 2012 online edition of the Orangeville Banner. When Sean White was searching for a prospective grave plot for himself at Greenwood Cemetery last Thursday (May 24), the Continue reading Orangeville, Ontario’s Lost Bodies From the 1800s
I ran across this article on the kvnonews.com website this morning, about my friend, Ruby Coleman – and her research of a lonely Nebraska burial site. Following is an excerpt from the article – which also includes information on the Continue reading A Lone Nebraska Grave – and the Nebraska State Cemetery Register
The following excerpt is from an article at the chortle.co.uk website: IT Crowd star Chris O’Dowd is set to star in a semi-improvised TV comedy made by Spinal Tap’s Christopher Guest. Guest is working with Best In Show actor Jim Continue reading Chris O’Dawd to Star in New British Comedy, “Family Tree”
Sure – I’m an Elvis fan, but I’m not so much a fan as to bid in the upcoming auction of Elvis Presley’s Crypt. It’s going on the auction block in June. The following excerpt from an article at the Continue reading You Too Can be Buried in Elvis Presley’s Crypt in Forest Hil Cemetery – for a price…
The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 2013 will run from January 14 though 18, 2013. As usual, it is being held at the Downtown Salt Lake City Radisson. The following news releae was received from UGA: On June 2, 2012, Continue reading Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Registration Opens June 2!
Ancestry.com has continurd to post images of the British “National Probate Calendar” (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966. Included in the entries are those of many famous folks, as well as many of our ancestors and relatives. The following teaser Continue reading Ancestry.co.uk Adds Six Million British Probate Records
The following teaser is from the May 25, 2012 edition of OregonLive.com COOS BAY [Oregon]– The teens in the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery were growing bored. It was drizzly and dreary and they’d been poking around long enough. It was time Continue reading Coos Bay Students Take on the Maintenance of the Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery
The following excerpt is from the Leesburg Patch. Leesburg’s [Virginia] historic Thomas Balch Library, located at 208 West Market Street, is celebrating its 90th anniversary this week. The Leesburg Town Council issued a proclamation on May 22nd in honor of Continue reading Leesburg’s Historic Thomas Balch Library Celebrates 90 Years