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Justice Department lawyers have moved to dismiss claims against the government in a lawsuit over the remains of the legendary Apache warrior Geronimo. In February, a group of Native Americans claiming to have descended from the 19th century military leader Continue reading Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Claims over Geronimo’s Bones
The U.S. Census Bureau maintains a website where you can check the frequency of your Surname. It’s based on data from the 1990 and 2000 U.S. Censuses, so don’t expect any European data here. In checking the MEITZLER surname, I Continue reading How Common is Your Surname?
I ran across an interesting blog, written by Dr. Dave (New Family Search # KWH8-T4Z) about what he calls the wiki-ness of New Family Search. According to the writer, the wiki aspect of the site lets all kinds of bad Continue reading Interesting Blog about the Wiki-ness of New Family Search
TINMOUTH [Vermont] — The jury was hung Saturday in a Tinmouth murder trial 232 years in the making, leaving a cloud of mystery hanging over the 1777 death of resident John Irish. Twelve members of the public crowd of about Continue reading The Tinmouth Murder Trial – 232 Years Too Late…
The following excerpt is from an extensive article about the history of Tontitown, Arkansas, as well as a new local history book about the community titled, “So Big, This Little Place.” Read the full article by Trish Hollenbeck in the Continue reading “So Big, This Little Place” – a New History of Tontitown, Arkansas
Follow America’s Byway – Great Lakes Seaway Trail – to NY History Signature Event – July 3-5 – More than 2,300 Reenactors Restage History at Old Fort Niagara Youngstown, NY – On July 3-5, more than 2,300 colorful historic reenactors Continue reading Over 2,300 Reenactors to Restage History at Old Fort Niagara July 3-5
The following new small databases were added at Family Tree Connection this last week. ILLINOIS Chicago Registered Voters, October, 1932, Ward 40, Precinct 48 – Registered Voters, October, 1932, Ward 40, Precinct 48, Issued by Board of Election Commissioners, Edmund Continue reading New at Family Tree Connection This Week
The Kings Highway branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) has been closed for four years. During this time, the library received a full renovation, costing 7.5 million dollars. The library reopened June 11, and is located at 2115 Ocean Continue reading Kings Highway Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library Reopens After $7.5 Million Renovation
The following excerpt is from an article about a new Australian local history book, “The Tenant Farmers of Monkittee 1859-1930” by Roslyn Maddrell. The Bedervale lands originally taken up by John Coghill were at his death in 1853 passed onto Continue reading New Australian Local History Book – “The Tenant Farmers of Monkittee 1859-1930”
The Somerset County [Pennsylvania] Historical & Genealogical Society is remembering one of the biggest events in Somerset County history: the Somerset Borough Sesquicentennial. “The Somerset Sesquicentennial: 55 Years Later” will open at 9 a.m. Saturday at the historical center, 10649 Continue reading Remembering the Somerset Borough Sesquicentennial
Brock Dittrick and his family don’t go camping during the summer. Instead they pack up the car and go back in time. For 29 years, Dittrick has taken part in re-enactments of historical events, one year behind the 30 years Continue reading The 225th Anniversary of the First Landing by the United Empire Loyalists
Holly Hansen sent me notice this morning that they are doing a call for papers for the Family History Expos in Redding, California to be held October 16-17, 2009; Mesa, Arizona to be held January 22-23, 2010; & St. George, Continue reading Call for Papers, Redding, California; Mesa, Arizona; & St. George, Utah Family History Expos
The Virginia Genealogical Society and The Shenandoah Valley Genealogical Society are cosponsoring a conference in Winchester, VA – October 9, 2009 Reception from 5 – 7 at the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives at Handley Library in downtown Winchester. The archives Continue reading Genealogy Conference in Winchester, VA – October 9-10, 2009
Over the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many new newspapers from 16 states. The majority of the papers posted the last few days are dated between 1900 and 1915. I find the Alaska newspapers to be fascinating. What a wealth Continue reading More New Data at NewspaperARCHIVES.com
The following was written by Ancestry.ca staff: An estimated half of all Canadians will have an ancestor in the historical censuses / one in four Canadians cannot trace roots back beyond their grandparents 32 million names and 1.3 million images Continue reading Ancestry.ca Announces Online Launch of Canadian Censuses 1851-1916 – With 32 Million Names!