Southeastern Indiana Genealogy Society Launches First Families Program

The Jefferson County (Indiana) Genealogical Society introduces a First Families Program to honor the founding families of the county. Madison – November 1, 2008 – The Jefferson County Genealogical Society is sponsoring a lineage program specifically aimed at discovering and Continue reading Southeastern Indiana Genealogy Society Launches First Families Program

Grant to Godfrey Memorial Library Makes Three Standard Middlesex County Histories Available Free Online

The following was written by Godfrey staff: Middletown CT (September 22, 2008) – Three basic sources for anyone researching the history, biography, or genealogy of Middlesex County, Connecticut, are now available in their entirety free to the public at the Continue reading Grant to Godfrey Memorial Library Makes Three Standard Middlesex County Histories Available Free Online

United States Ports Passenger Lists Now Available at Ancestry.com

Ancestry.com has announced that it has added to its online service all readily available U.S. passenger lists from 1820 to 1960. Wow! This is a lot of data. I’m not surprised, as I spent days reviewing the immigration digital data Continue reading United States Ports Passenger Lists Now Available at Ancestry.com

Vermont Historical Society Receives Catholic Parish Histories

BARRE, Vt. (CNS) — The official newspaper of the Diocese of Burlington celebrated its 50th anniversary by giving a gift. The Vermont Historical Society’s collection of Catholic materials increased significantly in September with a donation of 83 parish histories from Continue reading Vermont Historical Society Receives Catholic Parish Histories

Google to Digitize Wisconsin Historical Society Books

It has just been announced that the Wisconsin Historical Society Library will be one of the libraries in which Google will scan and digitize books and “genealogy materials.” This is important to genealogists, because this library has one of the Continue reading Google to Digitize Wisconsin Historical Society Books

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. Announces its 20th Annual Literary Awards Contest

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. announces its 20th annual Literary Awards Contest. Categories are Genealogy, Family History and Genealogical Resource Publication. Books published in or after 1999 are eligible. All must have a connection to New England. The Fledgling Continue reading The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. Announces its 20th Annual Literary Awards Contest

Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920, Now Available at the Library of Michigan

“The 1897-1920 Michigan Death Records, a brand-new resource that is available at the Library of Michigan, will benefit family history researchers across the state. The Library of Michigan is able to provide these records thanks to a generous gift from Continue reading Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920, Now Available at the Library of Michigan

Ancestry.com Adds About 300 New Online Resources from GPC

On August 24, Ancestry.com posted 301 new items, including many books that I’m familiar with. In running through the list, I find that the books seem to all be those published by Genealogical Publishing Company. These books cover many topics Continue reading Ancestry.com Adds About 300 New Online Resources from GPC

VP Dick Cheney’s 2nd Great-Grandparents’ Grave Found in Gallia County, Ohio

Gallia County, Ohio, found a way to make the vice president of the United States part of a local club – by discovering his great-grandparents’ grave. Vice President Dick Cheney was allowed to skip the usual formalities when he accepted Continue reading VP Dick Cheney’s 2nd Great-Grandparents’ Grave Found in Gallia County, Ohio

Susan Kaufman is the New Manager at the Clayton Library

“The Houston Public Library is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Kaufman as the new manager for the Clayton Library, Center for Genealogical Research. Ms. Kaufman will be bringing twenty years of genealogical librarianship experience, including 6 years at Continue reading Susan Kaufman is the New Manager at the Clayton Library