Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #7

Number 7 The Family History Library is easy to use. First, it should be noted that you may bring in your “stuff.” Take your laptop, briefcase full of family group sheets, your maps, ancestor charts, notebooks, and anything else you Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #7

Pickett, Freeman, Holt Reappointed to Texas State Library & Archives Commission by Governor

The following is from a news release from the Texas State Library: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce the reappointment of chairman Sandra J. Pickett of Liberty, Martha Doty Freeman of Continue reading Pickett, Freeman, Holt Reappointed to Texas State Library & Archives Commission by Governor

Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #8

Number 8 – Genealogical Education The Salt Lake Christmas Tour is known for the wealth of genealogy classes taught during the week. Classes actually start on Sunday evening and run all week long. Classes will be taught by Joy Price, Continue reading Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #8

WWII Marine’s Remains Thought to be Located in China

It’s now thought that it is known where Staff Sergeant Billy Lynch is buried in China. It’s too cold to dig, but next spring Moore’s Marauders will send scientists to attempt to locate his remains. With the help of DNA Continue reading WWII Marine’s Remains Thought to be Located in China

Shortened Hours at the T. Elmer Cox Library

The recession continues to take it’s toll on genealogy research facilities. The hours at the popular T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Library in Greeneville, Tennessee have been shortened by almost half. The T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Library, Continue reading Shortened Hours at the T. Elmer Cox Library

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

Number 10 While you research at the Family History Library – enjoying the Salt Lake Christmas Tour your non-genealogist spouse or companion can enjoy the local attractions. Many folks come on the tour with husbands, wives or friends that aren’t Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #10