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The following databases have been posted at The Original Record thus far in 2011: 1257 – Somerset Forest Pleas: Pleas of Somerton Warren Forest pleas for the county of Somerset heard on the morrow of the feast of St Katherine Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record in 2011
UPDATE: 2:20 PM – We are up and running again. It seems it was exactly the same issue as when it happened previously. A switch gets flicked from on to off within the programming, and stops access to the products. Continue reading Family Roots Publishing Website is Down
My friend, Kip Sperry, has produced an absolutely exceptional “links” website. It’s simple, direct, and includes the sites that Kip feels are the most important. For those unfamiliar with Kip, he teaches at BYU, and worked for years in management Continue reading Kip Sperry’s Family History Internet Sites
The following teaser is from an article posted at searchenginewatch.com: Google’s Street View mapping service infringes privacy, a Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court has ruled. Google must blur all faces, license plates, and ensure the complete anonymity of people near sensitive Continue reading Swiss Court Orders Google to Manually Blur Street View Images
The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta, FamilySearch: April 5, 2011: Whether you say it maravilloso, wonderlijk, or merveilleux, it all describes this week’s new, free collection updates at FamilySearch.org—marvelous! Researchers with Netherlands roots are going to have Continue reading 14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)
The following news release was received from BrightSolid: A fascinating snapshot of pre-war Scotland and a major new family history resource. A snapshot of history from the Scotland of a century ago is revealed today with the release of the Continue reading 1911 Census Records for Scotland Go Online for the First Time
The following news release was received from Daniel Horowitz, with MyHeritage.com. See their blog for all the details. Research by global family network MyHeritage.com shows offspring of the same gender are a key factor for families deciding to have more Continue reading Offspring of the Same Gender are a Key Determinant for Continued Reproduction in Families
Proposals are now being accepted for the 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference, to be held in Des Moines, Iowa, 14 April 2012. The conference will include a full day of lectures, networking luncheons, and workshops. The focus for Continue reading Call For Papers for the April 14, 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference
The following was received from Kathleen Hinckley, APG: WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 30, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) will head to Charleston, South Carolina, this spring for the 2011 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference. Conference attendees can visit Continue reading APG Members to Educate Conference Goers on How to Hire a Professional Genealogist and How to Become a Professional Genealogist
The following was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain Keep updating your wish list as FamilySearch continues to expand its online historical records. New collection additions Continue reading New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain & USA at FamilySearch.org
UNITED STATES BIRTH AND CHRISTENING RECORDS AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last Updated: 5 November 2015 Alabama, Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 — Searchable Index — Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Alabama. Microfilm copies of these Continue reading United States Birth & Christening Records at FamilySearch.org
When exactly was Joan Crawford born? The short answer is: nobody knows for sure. The slightly longer answer is: probably 1904, 1905 or 1906. Our friends at Answers.com recently asked us to look into the issue. As they put it: Continue reading When Was Joan Crawford Born? – It’s Multiple Choice
The Aussies find the ancestry of their Premier candidates fascinating, just as Americans do with our Presidents… The following news release was written for folks living in Australia. From links to Brisbane barmaids to law enforcement in Victoria, our future Continue reading Australian Premier Candidates Have Fascinating Ancestry
Everyne is related to the rich and famous… Most of us just don’t know how. The online genealogy site, Ancestry.com has carried out a survey revealing 28 Irish Americans share the same Irish ancestor as President Obama. Just four years Continue reading Irish Americans Sharing President Obama’s Irish Ancestry
In recent years, phylogeographic studies have produced detailed knowledge on the worldwide distribution of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) variants, linking specific clades of the mtDNA phylogeny with certain geographic areas. However, a multiplex genotyping system for the detection of the mtDNA Continue reading Multiplex Genotyping System for Efficient Inference of Matrilineal Genetic Ancestry with Continental Resolution