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.

The Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories Returns

The following was written by my friend, Thomas MacEntee: Capture Your Family’s Memories of Christmas 24 Ways in 24 Days November 1, 2010 – Chicago, IL. GeneaBloggers – the genealogy community’s resource for blogging – announces the return of the Continue reading The Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories Returns

FindMyPast.co.uk to Publish the Parish Registers of Wales for the First Time

The following news release was received from Debra Chatfield at FindMyPast.co.uk: 8,000,000 records to be indexed in two years Records date back to the 16th century Family history website www.findmypast.co.uk is making available online for the very first time fully Continue reading FindMyPast.co.uk to Publish the Parish Registers of Wales for the First Time

Over 2M Records From 6 Countries Just Posted at Beta.FamilySearch.org

The following news release was received from Paul Nauta At FamilySearch.org: October 27, 2010: People with ancestors from Ghana now have free online access to valuable census records, the first images from that African country to be published on FamilySearch. Continue reading Over 2M Records From 6 Countries Just Posted at Beta.FamilySearch.org

A Celebration of Family History Is Now Available on DVD

The Following was received from Paul Nauta with FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY—A major 2010 highlight in Salt Lake City was definitely A Celebration of Family History—a once-in-a-lifetime event that will never be forgotten by those fortunate enough to have attended. Continue reading A Celebration of Family History Is Now Available on DVD

Notes & Thoughts Inspired by the Blogger’s Day Opening Session with FamilySearch President Jay Verkler

Although I suffered the entire day with a headache of epic proportions, the First Annual FamilySearch Blogger’s Day at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake city, was one of the “Red Letter Days” of 2010. During the day, Continue reading Notes & Thoughts Inspired by the Blogger’s Day Opening Session with FamilySearch President Jay Verkler

Thomas MacEntee Joins the 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour

Featured Speaker to Offer Technology Education for Genealogists October 13, 2010 – Bountiful, Utah: The 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour – an annual genealogy event in its 26th year and celebrating its 25th anniversary – is pleased to announce that Continue reading Thomas MacEntee Joins the 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour

Webster County, Kentucky “History Day” Set For October 21

The following excerpt is from an article by Karen Orange in the October 7, 2010 edition of the Journal Enterprise. WEBSTER COUNTY, KY – The Webster County Historical and Genealogical Society is planning what its members hope becomes a regular Continue reading Webster County, Kentucky “History Day” Set For October 21

The Bombay Genealogical Society of Franklin County, New York, is Formed

The following excerpt is from an article in the October 9, 2010 edition of the Press Republican. BOMBAY [Franklin County, New York] — The Bombay Historical Society is branching out into genealogy with the formation of the Bombay Genealogical Society. Continue reading The Bombay Genealogical Society of Franklin County, New York, is Formed