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.

Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #2

Number 2 The variety of records to research in the Family History Library is astounding. There are so many different record types available that I could never list them all. However, there are Probates, Vital Records, Parish Registers, Deeds, Federal Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #2

African-Native American Exhibition to take place at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

An upcoming exhibition entitled “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas” will be of interest to genealogists. The exhibition will take place November 10, 2009 through May 23, 2010 at the National Museum of the American Indian, located on the Continue reading African-Native American Exhibition to take place at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.

Five Ethnic Groups in Ghana Targeted by DNA Studies of Family Tree DNA

A firm in Houston, Texas that pioneered the use of DNA tests in genealogy studies is involved in a project in Africa that could help researchers there trace migration patterns over the centuries and help African Americans to connect with Continue reading Five Ethnic Groups in Ghana Targeted by DNA Studies of Family Tree DNA

The New “Highland Archive & Registration Centre” Opens in Inverness, Scotland

The new Highland Archive and Registration Centre opened for business in Inverness on Monday. In addition to a dedicated family history centre, the £10.5 million centre includes an archive conservation unit, a ceremony suite and modern office accommodations. Atmospheric and Continue reading The New “Highland Archive & Registration Centre” Opens in Inverness, Scotland

Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 20th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #3

Number 3 Professional genealogists will help you every step of the way The Salt Lake Christmas Tour is known for having the best professionals in the business. These folks work right alongside the attendees – helping them with the rough Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 20th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #3

Land of Hope and Dreams: Celebrating 25 Years of Springsteen in Ireland

Land of Hope and Dreams: Celebrating 25 Years of Springsteen in Ireland, by Moira Sharkey & Greg Lewis is now in print and available. The book tells the story of every tour from “Born in the USA” to “Working On Continue reading Land of Hope and Dreams: Celebrating 25 Years of Springsteen in Ireland

Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society Opens Facility

I found the announcement that the Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical and Historical Society has had a grand opening in the old Wetmore Post Office building to be of personal interest. My mother was born and raised in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado Continue reading Wetmore-Hardscrabble Genealogical & Historical Society Opens Facility