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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
Dr. Karl Skorecki works on the cutting edge of molecular science, revolutionizing medicine through genetics and the use of stem cells to test anti-cancer therapies. But as a sideline, the former University of Toronto professor has become world famous for Continue reading Scientist by Day, Jewish Genealogist by Night
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.
The following is another interesting piece written by my good friend, Tom Fiske. I have a new reason to give thanks. Lately I have been researching for a new book I am writing with the help of a retired CIA Continue reading Genealogy the Hard Way
The New Sweden Centre has erected a map sign, at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard, 1124 E 7th St., Wilmington, DE, with 30 Swedish Heritage sites and museums the public may visit in the Delaware Valley. This informative sign has been Continue reading Delaware Valley Swedish Heritage Sites Map Unveiled
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
On November 20th, Lois Herr, author of “Dear Coach: Letters Home from WWII” will be stopping by to answer some of your questions. As my readers know, I happen to have an avid interest in the WWII, on the battlefield, Continue reading “Dear Coach: Letters Home from WWII”
Taking care of graves in perpetuity carries a cost, not terribly high, but a cost nonetheless. Graves also take up space – space that in some cases is in short supply. The recycling of graves has been popular in many Continue reading Highland Councils Consider the Recycling of Graves Every 25 Years
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
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, 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
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
The following news release is printed with no changes: Oct 26, 2009 – MORE than 1,000 people each month are now visiting the Swansea-based West Glamorgan Archive service. Since April 1 this year there have been more than 6,000 visits Continue reading The West Glamorgan Archive Service – of Swansea, Wales, UK
There’s an interesting BreakingViews article in the October 26, 2009 edition of the New York Times. In a nutshell, the authors of the article are questioning the value of the shares at the middle of the Ancestry.com I.P.O. range. Just Continue reading Is the Ancestry.com I.P.O. Overpriced?
If you have any connection to Indiana County, Pennsylvania, you will want to read the interview that Indiana Gazette staffer Eric Ebeling did with amateur historian and collector John Busovicki. I don’t have any connections to the area at all, Continue reading An Interview With John Busovicki of Indiana County, Pennsylvania