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The following U.S.A. vital-records oriented databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since my last posting made October 2. We’ve also updated all five of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. There were no major changes to the Canadian Continue reading New USA Vital Records Data at FamilySearch.org
Genealogist Sharon Tate Moody wrote an excellent article this past week on the history of women’s property rights in America for her column in the “Life” section of Tampa Bay Tribune. Following is a teaser. Modern-day genealogists often find it Continue reading Womens’ Property Rights in America
June A. Smith of Bremerton, Washington passed away Oct. 15, 2011. the following is excerpted from her obituary, found in the October 17, 2011 edition of the Kitsap Sun. June A. (Fuller) Smith, of Bremerton, passed away in California at Continue reading June A. Smith 1925-2011 – RIP
The Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society of New Jersey is attempting to photograph the monuments found in the county. In honor of Columbus Day last week, they photographed quite a number of Coumbus-oriented monuments. This is just part of Continue reading The Monuments of Hudson County, New Jersey
The following teaser is from the October 16, 2011 edition of the Southeast Missourian. The John Guild Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the Cape Girardeau County Archives are teaming up to help preserve local history by digitizing old Continue reading Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Family Bible Digitizing Project
The following excerpt is from an article in the October 17, 2011 edition of the Daily Chronicle. SYCAMORE – Probate books and probate case files from 1843-1922 will soon be available to the community as digital images. The DeKalb County Continue reading DeKalb County, Illinois, Probate Books & Case Files 1843-1922 Being Digitized by FamilySearch
The formal dedication of the new National Personnel Records Center took place this last Saturday, October 15, 2011. To celebrate the dedication, the Archives made up three videos that take us behind the scenes. These National Archives’ produced videos are Continue reading National Archives Dedicates the New National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis & Makes 3 New Videos Available
The following news release was received from GenesReunited staff on October 14, 2011: UK family history site Genes Reunited have added Parish records to their growing record collection. Today sees the launch of over 35 million baptism, marriage and burial Continue reading Parish Records Added at GenesReunited.co.uk
I got the following note from Carol Graybill of Colorado – and thought I’d post it here on Genealogyblog to see if any of my readers have suggestions. I wrote her about “Ask Olive Tree,” a blog by Lorine McGinness Continue reading Help Needed With an Old Albany County, NY, Research Problem
The following excerpt is from a Washington State newspaper, so it’s directed at Washington State residents. However, the project will be of interest to anyone with a picture of a U.S. serviceman killed in the Vietnam conflict, no matter where Continue reading Photos to be Added to the Vietnam Memorial
In a day’s drive you can pass near the location of the 1901 murder of 14-year-old Willie Nickell at Iron Mountain (supposedly at the hands of Tom Horn), and still spit in the Green River where Major John Wesley Powell Continue reading New Online Encyclopedia of Wyoming History
New Board Members and Directors Include Kim Kasprzyk, Polly Kimmitt and Angela Walton-Raji October 12, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS board members and directors. The election Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2011 Election Results
More than seven million records were added to FamilySearch.org this week, including five million digital civil registration images from the Philippines from 1945–1980. Have ancestors from Europe? New digital images of historic records from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Italy and Continue reading Digital Images Added at FamilySearch.org for Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Mexico, Philippines, & Spain as well as USA Records for AR, CA, FL, ID, IN, NC, OR, & UT
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The annual Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert looks to be a winner again this year. Jane Seymour and Nathan Gunn will be headlining the annual Salt Lake City event, taking place December 15 to 18, 2011. You may sign up Continue reading Jane Seymour & Nathan Gunn to Join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for the Annual Christmas Concert December 15-18, 2011