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From the November 1, 2013, Tristatehomepage.com A grave marker found in the basement of the old Posey County Jail will soon be back in the Warrick County Cemetery where it belongs. The Posey County Historical Society says a Warrick County Continue reading Headstone from 1800’s Returning to Warrick County (Indiana)
From the October 29, 2013, Northjersey.com – News Seven years ago, Russell Dutcher III embarked on a quest to find a family ancestor, a veteran of the American Revolution whose life story was nearly lost to the ages He pored Continue reading Grave of Revolutionary War Vet Found in Ringwood New Jersey, Solving Family Puzzle
Because I was raised in a soldiers’ home town (Orting, Pierce County, Washington), the Civil War Veteran’s Buried in Washington State website is close to my heart. 6000 Soldiers Buried in Washington It is said there are approximately 6,000 veterans Continue reading Civil War Veterans Buried in Washington State
The following is from FamilySearch: FamilySearch has added more than 135 million indexed records and images from Brazil, Canada, England, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, and the United States. Notable collection updates include the 1,227,603 indexed records from the new Canada Census, Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Over 135 Million Indexed Records & Images to Collections from Brazil, Canada, England, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, & the USA
Google is about to post a walk-through of Arlington National Cemetery. Although some headstones photographed with the walk-through might not be as clear and readable as others, it is said that many will for more legible than those currently posted Continue reading Google is Mapping Arlington National Cemetery
CANTON, NY — Vandals knocked over headstones and did other damage Sunday at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery on Riverside Drive in the town. St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department deputies said 36 headstones were knocked over or displaced. Flags and flower Continue reading Vandals Damage Headstones at Canton (New York) Cemetery
The following excerpt is from the MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2013 Issue of Illinois State Genealogical Society Blog Registration for the 2014 webinars is now open! You’ll find a fantastic lineup of presentations and speakers and we hope you will join Continue reading Illinois State Genealogical Society Announces Its 2014 Webinar Lineup
Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas: A Complete Digest of the Records of All the Countries of the Western Hemisphere is the most comprehensive collection of information on colonial period records covering the entire Western Hemisphere, both North and South Continue reading Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas
This time of year always make me think of cemeteries. By the time October rolls around each year, the mind and senses become acutely aware of the changing seasons. Leaves are falling, there is a chill in the area. Add Continue reading A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries
Word has been received that the Danish Immigrant Museum of Elk Horn Iowa has changed its name to Museum of Danish America. They have stated that while their name is changing, their mission will still the same. The only national Continue reading Danish Immigrant Museum Changes its Name
The following excerpt is from the October 22, 2013 / Associated Press Cincinnati – An Iraq War veteran’s towering SpongeBob SquarePants headstone has been removed from her final resting place because officials at the historic Cincinnati cemetery deemed it inappropriate Continue reading Cemetery Removes Iraq War Vet’s SpongeBob SquarePants Headstone
The following is from Raymon Naisbitt with UGA: ‘In Their Footprints: Honoring Our Heritage’ – Friday & Saturday April 25-26, 2014 Proposals are now being accepted for the Utah Genealogical Association South Davis Family History Fair Spring Conference, which will Continue reading UGA South Davis Family History Fair Spring Conference Call For Papers
The following excerpt is from the October 15, 2013 edition of WIBW.com: TOPEKA — The Kansas Historical Society announced new operation hours at the State Archives. Beginning November 1 and continuing through February 28, the facility will be open 9 Continue reading Kansas Historical Society Announces New Operation Hours at the State Archives
An appeal is being made to the Indiana Supreme Court over Vanderburgh Circuit Court Judge Carl Heldt’s ruling that cause-of-death data is not public record. This week, Attoney General Greg Zoeller filed a request for the appeal to be heard, Continue reading Appeal Being Made to the Indiana State Supreme Court Over Cause-of-Death Data on Indiana Death Certificates
The following is from the October 17, 2013 edition of ReadingEagle.com. A bill that would allow Pennsylvania-born adoptees who are 19 and older to access their original birth certificates without birth parents’ consent is making progress through the state Legislature. Continue reading Pennsylvania Adoptee Bill Passes the House