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Although we’ve been writing about many new records posting at FamilySearch.org, we haven’t done a full update to the U.S.A. Vital Records for about a month. There have been MANY database additions & updates. Thirty-nine major additions and updates have Continue reading New USA Vital Records Data Published at FamilySearch.org During the Last Month
The following excerpt is from a fascinating column posted in the September 29, 2011 edition of swissinfo.ch: Legendary Swiss marksman William Tell is often portrayed as a heroic freedom fighter. But when he killed the Habsburg bailiff, was it not Continue reading Legendary Swiss Marksman William Tell – Freedom Fighter or Murderer?
Ruth Mary Conrad Maples was born in Taloga, Dewey County, OK on 10 July 1917 and died on 26 September 2011 at the age of 94 in Amarillo, TX. … She was a member of Panhandle Archeological Society, Esther McCrory Continue reading Ruth Mary Conrad Maples 1917-2011 – RIP
The following teaser is from an excellent article about the Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society published in the September 28, 2011 edition of emissourian.com. The Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society (MVGHS) [Pacific, Missouri] voted Sept. 21 to switch Continue reading Meramec Valley Genealogical and Historical Society Moving its Annual Meeting From July to April
Ruth Blount Fentress, 86, who spent decades tracing the history of her own and other North Carolina families, died Sept. 8 at the Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis after a heart attack. Her death was confirmed by her niece, Continue reading Ruth Blount Fentress – RIP
Map Guide to German Parish Registers – Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Westphalia II, covering the RB of Arnsberg has just been published by Family Roots Publishing Company. This is volume 40 of the German Map Guide series. This volume Continue reading German Map Guide Vol. 40 – Westphalia II – Arnsberg – is Now Shipping
The following news release was written by RootsMagic staff: Latest Version of Personal and Family History Writing Software Now Available to the Public SPRINGVILLE, Utah. — September 28, 2011 — RootsMagic, Inc. today announced the official release of Personal Historian Continue reading Personal Historian 2 Software Released
The following press release was received from FamilySearch: 28 September 2011: New records collections from Australia, Estonia, Mexico and the United States can now be searched for free at FamilySearch.org. In addition, new records were added to Austria, Canada, Chile, Continue reading New Databases Posted at FamilySearch for Australia, Estonia, Mexico & U.S. with Additions for UT, CA, IL, ID, ME, MN, MS, OH, & WI
The following press release was received from RootsTech 2012. We plan to be there, along with the entire Family Roots Publishing Co., LLC staff. Let’s plan a meet-up in the exhibit hall! An exciting family history and technology conference to Continue reading RootsTech 2012 – Now Accepting Early Registrations @ $129
The following was received from APG: Research Services Manager New England Historic Genealogical Society Boston, Massachusetts The full-time Research Services Manager is responsible for assigning research to staff, volunteers, and contractors and assuring that output is thorough, accurate, and responsive Continue reading Job Opening for Research Services Manager At NEHGS
The following databases were posted at The Original Record this past week: 1653 – Diverse that Wait for the Lord Jesus in Denbighshire An undated loyal petition, of about 1653, ‘A voice out of the hearts of diverse that waite Continue reading New at The Original Record
The following news release was received from Amy Sell, with findmypast.co.uk: Fascinating Victorian prison and workhouse records for Manchester have gone online for the first time ever at leading UK family history website findmypast.co.uk. ‘The Manchester Collection’ is a rich Continue reading Manchester “Bad Boys” Revealed in City Archive Records Released Online
The following databases have been posted at The Original Record in the last few weeks: 1537 – London Liverymen J. Caley, F.R.S., F.S.A. transcribed this ‘curious record’ found in the Chapter House, Westminster, ‘a list of the freemen of the Continue reading New at The Original Record
The following news release was received from Daniel Horowitz at MyHeritage.com: One year after launching, BackupMyTree has successfully established a new era of worry-free research for genealogists and family history enthusiasts, with its backup service protecting more than 9 TB Continue reading MyHeritage.com Acquires Family Tree Backup Service: BackupMyTree
The following news release was received from NCGS Publicity: 29 October 2011 – Raleigh, NC at the North Carolina Museum of History, 5 East Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27601: Researching Your Ancestors in Colonial Times will be presented by the Continue reading North Carolina Genealogical Society Presents a Workshop by Barbara Vines Little, CG