About Leland Meitzler

Leland K. Meitzler founded Heritage Quest in 1985, and has worked as Managing Editor of both Heritage Quest Magazine and The Genealogical Helper. He currently operates Family Roots Publishing Company (www.FamilyRootsPublishing.com), writes daily at GenealogyBlog.com, writes the weekly Genealogy Newsline, conducts the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour to the Family History Library, and speaks nationally, having given over 2000 lectures since 1983.

“Tehama County, 1856-2006: 150 years of Photos and History” now available in a Revised Edition

The Tehama County Genealogical and Historical Society, of Red Bluff, California, has just published a new 2011 revised edition of “Tehama County, 1856-2006: 150 years of Photos and History.” It is now available for purchase. The new edition has an Continue reading “Tehama County, 1856-2006: 150 years of Photos and History” now available in a Revised Edition

National Archives Conservators Reveal Previously Illegible Text in Magna Carta

The following News Release was posted by the National Archives July 20, 2011: Washington, DC… After weeks of intensive conservation treatment, the National Archives has completed the first phase of a major project leading to the re-encasement and public display Continue reading National Archives Conservators Reveal Previously Illegible Text in Magna Carta

Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy formed

The following was written by by CAFG, and posted 07/19/11: Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy “A new organization has formed to advance professionalism in forensic genealogy,” according to Leslie Brinkley Lawson. The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Continue reading Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy formed

Germanic Genealogist Horst Reschke – 1930-2011 – RIP – We Will Miss You

While reading my Deseret News newspaper this evening, I was saddened to read that my friend and colleague of many years, Horst Reschke, has passed away. Horst was an expert in Germanic genealogy research and wrote a column for Heritage Continue reading Germanic Genealogist Horst Reschke – 1930-2011 – RIP – We Will Miss You

FamilySearch.org Adds 12 Million Records – most from England & Mexico

The following is from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch.org FamilySearch Adds 12 Million New Records and Images The recent collection updates at FamilySearch.org are too diverse to summarize—seigniorial and notarial records, bishop’s transcripts and parish registers, citizen lists, court case files—well, Continue reading FamilySearch.org Adds 12 Million Records – most from England & Mexico

Two Important Genealogy Events in Livonia, Michigan This November

The following events are to take place in Livonia, Michigan in November. They have both been added to the GenealogyBlog Genealogy Events Calendar. November 5, 2011 – Livonia, Michigan The Western Wayne County Genealogical Society and the Livonia Civic Center Continue reading Two Important Genealogy Events in Livonia, Michigan This November

New Zealand’s Family History Fair – August 26-27, 2011

August 26-27, 2011 – Hamilton, New Zealand The New Zealand Society of Genealogists is holding its annual nationwide Family History Fair at the Claudelands Events Centre. for more information, see: www.nzfamilyhistoryfair.org.nz Check out the GenealogyBlog Genealogy Events Calendars by clicking Continue reading New Zealand’s Family History Fair – August 26-27, 2011

Rerun Season of NBC’s Season 2 of Who Do You Think You Are? Begins Saturday

The following was received from Heather Erickson at Ancestry.com: If you missed any of the intriguing and emotional episodes from Season 2 of Who Do You Think You Are? then you’ll have a second chance to enjoy the journeys of Continue reading Rerun Season of NBC’s Season 2 of Who Do You Think You Are? Begins Saturday

SwedGen 2011 to Take Place in Chicago IL, Rock Island IL, Denver CO & Salt Lake City UT

SwedGen 2011 will occur in September 2011. Have you hit a brick wall in your Swedish research or don’t know where to begin? A group of Swedish genealogists will be visiting the United States in September to teach and assist Continue reading SwedGen 2011 to Take Place in Chicago IL, Rock Island IL, Denver CO & Salt Lake City UT

Summer Workshop Features Pamela Boyer Sayre

Summer Workshop features Pamela Boyer Sayre, CGSM CGLSM The North Carolina and the Moore County Genealogical Societies will present Gathering, Organizing, and Sharing Your Family History on Saturday, 13 August 2011, at the Hampton Inn–Southern Pines/Pinehurst in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Continue reading Summer Workshop Features Pamela Boyer Sayre

FREE Shipping for All Purchases Over $25 @ Family Roots Publishing Website Through August 20, 2011 – New Books Included!

FREE SHIPPING SALE AT THE FPRC WEBSITE THROUGH SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2011. SEE DETAILS BELOW. Family Roots Publishing Co., LLC is offered FREE SHIPPING on all orders for delivery within the United States totaling $25 or more in product. This Continue reading FREE Shipping for All Purchases Over $25 @ Family Roots Publishing Website Through August 20, 2011 – New Books Included!