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The following was received from FamilySearch June 7, 2018: FamilySearch added over 700,000 New York naturalization records and one million more historical records and images from Arkansas, Idaho, Kansas, Ohio, and New Jersey. The BillionGraves Index has added over 600,000 Continue reading New Historical Records Databases Posted at FamilySearch the Week of June 4, 2018
I got a note from my good friend, Regina Negrycz, this morning – stating that the Ancestral Beginnings City Directory database is now open for membership. Regina is a professional genealogist who is most likely best known for specializing in Continue reading The New Ancestral Beginnings City Directory Database
This is another update to let our readers know that Family Roots Publishing is now shipping the soft cover version of Volume Nine of the Map Guide to Swiss Parish Registers. This Swiss Map Guide, covers the Cantons of Cantons Continue reading Map Guide to Swiss Parish Registers -Vol. 9 -Cantons of Lucerne, Obwalden, Nidwalden & Schwyz – Now Shipping
I doubt that a wake will ever be held in my honor. However, I do have faith that if it ever happens, that no fights will break out – and no law-enforcement officers will go away with bite marks. The Continue reading Cops Bitten in Funeral Home Brawl
It has been announced that the MyHeritage database of email addresses and hashed passwords was compromised. It doesn’t look like any real damage was done, but it does give us pause… Are any of you still using the same password Continue reading MyHeritage Says 92 Million User Email Addresses & Hashed Passwords Compromised
The following databases were newly posted or updated starting with February 13, running through June 3, 2018 (My last listing ended with Feb. 12, with the one previous to it covering Oct. 21, 2017 to Feb. 08, 2018): Although it’s Continue reading New & Updated FamilySearch Databases Posted From February 13 to June 3, 2018
The following excerpt is from the website of the IAAM Center for Family History. It is a one of a kind research center dedicated to African American genealogy. The project looks pretty amazing, and the public is invited to get Continue reading Pension Files of the United States Colored Troops
I blogged about the GDPR issues of WhoIs a few days ago. Now I see that ICANN has filed suit. Following is an excerpt from an article published at itnews.com about the lawsuit. What is and isn’t permissible under GDPR Continue reading ICANN Files Suit to Protect WHOIS Database
The following excerpt is from the Arkansas State Archives blog. The First World War had an effect on communities across America, and Arkansas was no exception, as the war had a social and economic impact on our state. Joining with Continue reading Arkansas State Archives Launches WWI Digital Exhibit
The following is from FindMyPast: There are over 2.7 million new records available to search this last Findmypast Friday, including: Chicago Roman Catholic Parish Baptisms Were your catholic ancestors baptised in the Archdiocese of Chicago in Illinois? Over 1.2 million additional Continue reading New Records Available To Search at FindMyPast Friday, June 1, 2018
Following is a teaser from a fascinating article posted at the May 31, 2018 Chicago Tribune website. In 1993, Richard Hoagland seemed to be living the good life. He had a young wife and two sons, Matthew and Douglas. Business Continue reading Indiana Husband & Father Who Disappeared in 1993 is Discovered Via Ancestry Search
Family Roots Publishing just published Hoffmann Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective and is initially offering it at 15% off. Regularly $27.95, it is just $23.76. To make the deal even better, we are also offering the first two of Continue reading New – Hoffmann Heraldry and Genealogy: A Geographical Perspective – 15% Off
Many of us in the genealogy business, whether producing simple blogs & newsletters, or giant database operations, have been jumping through hoops the last few weeks in an attempt to comply with the new GDPR regulations of the E.U. For Continue reading GDPR Regulations Cause Sites Used by Police to Shut Down – WhoIs is One of Them
The following is the first couple paragraphs of a news release for Parabon NanoLabs posted May 23, 2018 at PoliceOne.com. Read the full article and check out Parabon’s website for more info. May 23, 2018 – Forensic DNA samples screened Continue reading Parabon® Announces Snapshot® Genetic Genealogy Service for Law Enforcement
I’ll admit that those of us who watch all things royal were rather taken with the marriage of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry this last week. Granted, on my part not enough to get up in the middle of the Continue reading Meghan Markle Not the First With African Ancestry to Marry Royalty?