The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh

May 6, 2011 – Pittsburgh, PA – GRIP – The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh – a new genealogical institute of learning announces a genealogy educational opportunity planned for July 2012. Consisting of four courses, it will be held Monday, Continue reading The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh

New Historic Brazil & Honduras Records Online at FamilySearch.org

The following news release was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch. New Historic Brazil and Honduras Records Online Six Additional Country Collections Also Updated More digital images poured out of the FamilySearch pipeline this week—over 2 million, in fact. Historic Continue reading New Historic Brazil & Honduras Records Online at FamilySearch.org

Legislation in Vermont Will Limit Access to Birth Certificates

The following excerpt is from an article in the April 25, 2011 edition of the Burlington Free Press. MONTPELIER — It’s so easy to get certified copies of birth certificates in Vermont that at least one state no longer will Continue reading Legislation in Vermont Will Limit Access to Birth Certificates

Volunteers Recognized for Work at Talladega (Alabama) County Courthouse

The following excerpt is from an article in the April 21, 2011 edition of The Daily Home. TALLADEGA COUNTY — Volunteers who worked with the Talladega County Historical Association to complete a 10-year historical restoration project were recognized Thursday morning Continue reading Volunteers Recognized for Work at Talladega (Alabama) County Courthouse

Old Drawyer’s Presbyteran Church & Cemetery in Odessa, Delaware Celebrates 300 Years

The following excerpt is from an article published in the April 26, 2011 edition of the Middletown Transcript. Odessa, Delaware: With spring in full swing and June just around the corner, the Friends of Old Drawyers are hard at work Continue reading Old Drawyer’s Presbyteran Church & Cemetery in Odessa, Delaware Celebrates 300 Years

USA State Census Records Found at FamilySearch.org

FamilySearch.org continues to post additional FREE USA State Census records at the website. The following listing is a current listing, with links. DIGITIZED & INDEXED USA STATE CENSUS IMAGES AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Colorado State Census 1885 – Images of population schedules Continue reading USA State Census Records Found at FamilySearch.org

Illinois Marriage Records 1810-1934 Posted at FamilySearch.org

The following Illinois marriage records were posted today! Illinois County Marriages, 1810-1934 – Name indexes and images of county marriages from the state of Illinois. Currently this collection is 9% complete. Additional records will be added as they are completed. Continue reading Illinois Marriage Records 1810-1934 Posted at FamilySearch.org

New USA Vital Records Posted at FamilySearch.org

The following United States vital records databases have been posted or updated at FamilySearch.org in the last week. California County Marriages, 1850-1952 – Name index of marriage records including a number of different type of documents such as licenses, certificates, Continue reading New USA Vital Records Posted at FamilySearch.org

Costa Rica, England, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, or Arkansas, Maine, Oklahoma, & Texas Posted to FamilySearch.org

The following information was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: The latest free collection updates might just have what you’re seeking! What a grab bag of records added this week! Let’s see—for its online patrons’ free viewing pleasure, internationally, FamilySearch Continue reading Costa Rica, England, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, or Arkansas, Maine, Oklahoma, & Texas Posted to FamilySearch.org

Archives.com Adds Over 3.5 Million New U.S. Records and Images

I’ve been following the progress of for over a year now – and I must say that I’m impressed with what they are doing. The REALLY BIG DEAL about the new records they have posted is that they now have Continue reading Archives.com Adds Over 3.5 Million New U.S. Records and Images