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Canadian Genealogist, Terrence Punch, possibly best-known for his Erin’s Sons series of books published by GPC, has been appointed as a member of the Order of Canada. Following is a portion of the news release about the appointment. Thanks to Continue reading Genealogist Terrence Punch Appointed to The Order of Canada
Ah…, another tombstone that was used as a hearthstone. I’m afraid that the practice has been more common than you would think. I’m sure that the headstone of one of my great grandparents was used for just that. The stone Continue reading Tombstone Hearthstone Discovered in Ontario
Prompted by an item on Dick Eastman’s blog this morning, I checked out the new National Archives sponsored Online Public Access site posted at Archives.gov. First, the following press release was posted December 27 at Archives.gov: National Archives Launches Online Continue reading The New NARA Online Public Search Site is Powerful!
The following excerpt is from an article in the December 28, 2010 edition of the NewJerseyNewsroom.com. At least 3,427 New Jersey armed service members died in World War I and now the State Archives has developed an online database designed Continue reading Online Database of New Jersey Soldiers Who Died in WWI
The following excerpt from a much longer article published in the December 13, 2010 edition of the Braintree Patch, tells us that thousands of Catholic sacramental records of the Archdiocese of Boston are available for research at Braintree, Massachusetts. When Continue reading Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston Holds a Treasure-Trove of Genealogy Data
Choose from Nearly 1000 Genealogy Research Guides! From now through the long New Years holiday weekend, Family Publishing is offering FREE shipping for orders taken over the Internet (sorry – no phone or mail orders), paid by credit card (sorry Continue reading FREE Shipping Throughout the Long New Years Holiday Weekend at Family Roots Publishing
Thanks to a tweet by Megan Smolenyak, I learned that Agathe Von Trapp, made famous by The Sound of Music, has passed away at the age of 97. According to Miss Von Trapp, the movie missed a lot when it Continue reading Agathe Von Trapp Passes at 97
The following teaser is about one women’s quest to document online the graves of Trinity Rest Cemetery, located in Hixton, Jackson County, Wisconsin. Hixton’s Trinity Rest Cemetery has been a beautiful and peaceful final resting place for generations. Now, through Continue reading Hixston Wisconsin’s Trinity Rest Cemetery Headstone Photos Uploaded to FindaGrave.com
Beginning January 3, the Brits will be able to view a program entitled “Heir Hunters” on their version of the History Channel. In looking at the previews, it looks to be an exciting program. I know a number of folks Continue reading Heir Hunters coming to the British History Channel January 3
And here’s another church history recently published… I absolutely love church histories, and would be delighted if all churches produced these once in a while. I think it should be a “requirement.” Not enforceable, of course, but these things are Continue reading Pasadena, California’s Holy Family Church Publishes History Book
Aw – there is money to be made by foreign governments when it comes to genealogy. The “Certificate of Irish Heritage” is the latest in a long line of come-ons for Americans. Not necessarily a bad thing, but still a Continue reading Official Certificates of Irish Heritage to Most Likely be Available in January of 2011
This according to an article in the tabloid Daily Star, “Lady Gaga is one celeb people would hate to have as their relative.” The rather flamboyant singer, Lady Gaga, age 24, was joined by socialite Paris Hilton, age 29, and Continue reading Lady Gaga Not Wanted as a Relative
What goes up must come down, especially in the stock market. Ancestry has had nearly a week of steady losses. Watch for a turn around shortly… … Ancestry.com (ACOM) skidded 4% in nearly twice its normal volume. The online family Continue reading Ancestry.com Stocks Take a Hit
The following teaser is from an article by Marcia Worth found in the December 28, 2010 edition of the South Orange Patch. As the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion begins its 152nd year in South Orange, church Continue reading New Book – “The Episcopal Church(es) of Saint Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange, NJ, 1859-2009” Now Available
Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar: Chasing Women – Finding Your Female Ancestors. Hosted by Legacy Family Tree’s Geoff Rasmussen and presented by GenealogyBlog.com’s Leland K. Meitzler (yes – that’s me). While the live webinar is not until Continue reading FREE “Chasing Women” Webinar Scheduled for February 16, 2011