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The 2010 flooding in Pakistan killed many people, wiped out 1.5 million homes and caused 10 billion in direct and indirect losses. However, it also destroyed records – many of them of genealogical importance. Following is a teaser from an Continue reading Pakistan Floods Caused Destruction of Records
I have sold a few books on Polish research over the years, most often the classic Polish Roots, by Rosemary Chorzempa. Family Roots Publishing is now offering a wonderful new title written by Ceil Jensen, whom I met at the Continue reading Sto Lat: A Modern Guide to Polish Genealogy
Prior to reading about the loss of records in this weekend’s Deseret News, I hadn’t even considered the loss of records when the World Trade Center towers fell. The massive loss of lives overshadowed everything else. However, many important records Continue reading The September 11, 2001 Attacks Destroyed Millions of Records
I haven’t seen a whole lot available in book form on doing Austrian genealogy research. The Handy Guide to Austrian Genealogical Records by Dagmar Senekovic went out of print years ago. However, the researcher looking for information on their Austrian Continue reading Austrian Genealogy Research at FamilySearch.org
Last week, I wrote about the many State Censuses and Tax lists now found free online at FamilySearch.org, and referred readers to my descriptive linked listing of these resources posted on GenealogyBlog.com. Upon reading the materials I’d posted, Ed Storey Continue reading The Pennsylvania 1927 Agricultural Census
The following news release is from the National Archives Press Website: Washington, DC… In September, the National Archives will feature genealogy-related programs highlighting records from its holdings, including two programs on the upcoming April 2, 2012, release of the 1940 Continue reading National Archives Holds Genealogy-related Programs in September 2011
The following News Release was received from Eneclann: Eneclann genealogists were delighted to be acknowledged by President Obama in the speech he made in College Green, Dublin. ‘Eneclann were delighted to be given VIP tickets to the reception in College Continue reading President Obama Thanks Genealogists for Researching his Irish Family History
United STATES TERRITORIAL & SCHOOL CENSUSES and TAX RECORDS at FAMILYSEARCH.org Last Updated: 5 November 2015 Colonial, Territorial and State Censuses are of vital importance to genealogists, as they were often taken on non-Federal Decennial census years, taken prior Continue reading United States Territorial & School Censuses and Tax Records at FamilySearch.org
The following news release was received from Kathryn M. Doyle, Communications, California Genealogical Society & Library: “I’m Sorry. Those Records Were Lost” California Genealogical Society Publication Gives Researchers New Hope OAKLAND, California–July 25, 2011–The California Genealogical Society (CGS) announces publication Continue reading New Edition of Book on Pre-1906 San Francisco Research Now Available
For the first time since the inception of the Map Guide to German Parish Registers project in 2004, Family Roots Publishing is offering the completed German State multiple-volume sets of the soft-cover books at 20% off retail. This is a Continue reading German Map Guide Multiple-Volume German State Sets on Sale for 20% Off & FREE USA Shipping
The following news release was received from the National Genealogical Society: The National Genealogical Society proudly announces the release of an online presentation about the NGS Book Loan Collection presented by St. Louis County Reference Specialist, Ruth Ann Hager, cg, Continue reading National Genealogical Society Book Loan Collection Video Online
The following teaser is from an article printed in the July 23, 2011 edition of the Echo Press. The Minnesota Historical Society, its museums, historic sites and library will reopen to the public today, Saturday, July 23, following the state Continue reading The Minnesota Historical Society Reopens After State Government Shutdown
The following USA vital records databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since I last blogged about the FamilySearch vital records just over 2 weeks ago. Note that most of the databases posted are digital images with waymarks to Continue reading New USA Vital Records Data at FamilySearch.org
Starting the minute this blog is posted, Family Roots Publishing Company is making a time-limited offer of a FREE copy of the popular “More Dating Old Photographs” ($15.95 value) with the purchase of $50 or more in product at the Continue reading FREE Copy of “More Dating Old Photographs” With $50 Purchase
The following excerpt is from a fascinating article by Alison Leigh Cowan, published in the July 22, 2011 edition of the New York Times. “I was in seventh or eighth grade, and we were asked to do a little genealogy,” Continue reading Discover the Van Dusens of New Amsterdam – 1627-2011