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The following article was written by Brian Mulcahy, with the Lee County Library System, and used by permission. Civil registers are the most important genealogical source in France. Civil authorities began registering births, deaths, and marriages around 1792. Because these Continue reading French Civil Registration Records
We picked up Volume 55 of the German Map Guide series at the bindery today – March 2, 2016. This volume includes a total of 1632 places – mostly towns, found in the Kingdom of Prussia, Province of Silesia, Regierungsbezirk Continue reading Map Guide To German Parish Registers Vol. 55 – Province Of Silesia lII, RB Oppeln – Now Shipping
The National Genealogical Society is looking for a Managing Editor for NGS Magazine. This looks like it will be a fun job for someone. I wish I had more free time… I’d love to edit the publication. Oh, well… The Continue reading National Genealogical Society Seeks Managing Editor for NGS Magazine
The following is from FamilySearch: You will find new marriage records from Kansas and Maryland this week along with England Devon Bishop’s Transcripts 1558-1887, England Lancashire Oldham Cemetery Registers 1797-2004, and United States World War II Prisoners of War 1941-1945. Continue reading New FamilySearch Database Collections Update for February 16 & 22, 2016
I just returned from RootsTech 2016 this last week, after having an amazing nearly week-long experience there. One of the topics that it seemed everyone was interested in was DNA and Genetic research. A number of classes were held on Continue reading 9-Item DNA Genealogy Research Laminate Bundle – 15% Off thru March 14, 2016
Every now an then we have census records turn up that were previously unavailable. The following teaser tells of just such a case. Looking for early Pribilof Islands, Alaska ancestors? If so, then you are going to like this. Those Continue reading Pribilof Islands, Alaska Territory 1875-1910 Digitized Census Posted Online with Free Access
I recently received a copy of a new laminated Genealogy at a Glance, on the topic of DNA. This one’s titled Genealogy at a Glance: Genetic Genealogy Basics and was written by Angie Bush. Contrary to popular belief, DNA testing Continue reading New! Genetic Genealogy Basics – 10% off – or 15% off in a DNA Laminate Bundle thru March 14
One of my favorite books has been Judy Jacobson’s History For Genealogists – Using Chronological Time Lines to Find and Understand Your Ancestors. I have found myself constantly returning to the 2009-published volume for guidance in historical information that has Continue reading New! “History For Genealogists” – Revised 2016 Edition – Now 15% Off thru March 8.
This morning, one of the folks for whom I have great admiration spoke at the Family Discovery Day opening session here at RootsTech 2016. Former Governor of Utah Mike Leavitt spent a few minutes telling stories. Posted to the screen Continue reading Governor Mike Leavitt Speaks at Saturday’s RootsTech Opening Session
The following news release is from Alex Cox, with FindMyPast: Salt Lake City: 5 February 2016 – Leading family history site, Findmypast, announced today at Rootstech that it will launch 10 million Irish Catholic Parish Registers, one of the most Continue reading FindMyPast Announces the Launch of 10 Million Irish Parish Registers
I got the following note from Daniel Horowitz, at MyHeritage.com today: We’re delighted to let you know that we’ve just released a new version of Family Tree Builder, version 8.0! The new version has all of the well-known and loved Continue reading Family Tree Builder, Version 8.0 Released
The Innovator Showdown at RootsTech 2016 took place this morning. The field had narrowed to just six contestants, but only 3 or 4 could win. I say four, because there were 3 prizes of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd – and Continue reading TapGenes Wins the Innovator Showdown at RootsTech 2016
FindMyPast has a huge booth here at RootsTech 2016. Their big announcement was made this morning, stating that they will release millions of marriage records every quarter and aims to complete the entire digitization project by the end of 2017. Continue reading FindMyPast Announces USA Marriage Collection of 450 Million+ – 33M Names FREE thru Feb 15
Forever, Inc, has had a big impact on the exhibit floor at RootsTech 2016. I became interested in Forever’s memory-keeping solutions at RootsTech a year ago. They made the following announcement today. Forever, Inc. announces that it now supports PDF Continue reading Forever Launches PDF Document Functionality
The big event of the day at the Innovator Summit was the Innovator Showdown Semifinal. Representatives from twelve innovative businesses did 2-minute presentations, with questions asked by the judges for another 2 minutes or so. Fifty small companies applied, these Continue reading Check Out the RootsTech 2016 Innovator Summit Finalists!