Genealogical Resources in English Repositories

The information so nicely gathered into a single resource in Genealogical Resources in English Repositories can be found in many other locations; however, that does not make this book any less useful. This book represents an exhaustive listing of available Continue reading Genealogical Resources in English Repositories

Before Germana No. 7 – The Ancestry Of The Aylor, Castler, Manspiel, And Reiner Families

According to Johni Cerny and Gary J. Zimmerman, authors of Before Germanna, there have been few unanswered questions about the First Germanna Colony in the New World. However, at least in 1990 when this book first came out, surprising little Continue reading Before Germana No. 7 – The Ancestry Of The Aylor, Castler, Manspiel, And Reiner Families

Casper and Catherine Move to America: An Immigrant Family’s Adventures, 1849-1850

The holidays are upon us and gift giving presents an opportunity for parents and grandparents to give the gift of family history to the next generation. Finding ways to interest youngsters in genealogy is not always easy. Family Roots Publishing Continue reading Casper and Catherine Move to America: An Immigrant Family’s Adventures, 1849-1850

Blogging and More Blogging For Beginners

Pat Richley-Erickson, better know by many as DearMyrtle, is a renowned blogger and popular genealogical speaker. She runs a respected genealogy centric blog, is the co-founder of Genea Quilters, and is involved in many other aspects of genealogy, especially on Continue reading Blogging and More Blogging For Beginners

A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia – on sale for 50% Off Thru Friday

Family Roots Publishing just acquired a quantity of the beautiful book, A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia. The book 894 page hard-cover is technically out-of-print, but the truth is that FRPC has the last of them. FRPC is offering this Continue reading A History of Shenandoah County, Virginia – on sale for 50% Off Thru Friday

Before Germana No. 6 – The Ancestry of the Broyles, Paulitz, Moyer and Motz Families

According to Johni Cerny and Gary J. Zimmerman, authors of Before Germanna, there have been few unanswered questions about the First Germanna Colony in the New World. However, at least in 1990 when this book first came out, surprising little Continue reading Before Germana No. 6 – The Ancestry of the Broyles, Paulitz, Moyer and Motz Families

Pennsylvania German Marriages: Marriages and Marriage Evidence in Pennsylvania German Churches

Available as a two volume set, Pennsylvania German Marriages: Marriages and Marriage Evidence in Pennsylvania German Churches, by Donna R. Irish, is perhaps the most important collection of Pennsylvania-German source materials to appear since the publication of Strassburger and Hinke’s Continue reading Pennsylvania German Marriages: Marriages and Marriage Evidence in Pennsylvania German Churches

Before Germana No. 5 – The Ancestry of the Sheible, Peck, Milker, Smith and Holt Families

Sometimes, I have to jump volumes in a series I am reviewing due to current accessibility. Fortunately, each volume in the Before Germanna series can stand alone. Plus, the first chapter is the same in each volume. Each volume provides Continue reading Before Germana No. 5 – The Ancestry of the Sheible, Peck, Milker, Smith and Holt Families

Before Germanna No. 2 – Clore, Kaifer, and Thomas Families

According to Johni Cerny and Gary J. Zimmrman, authors of Before Germanna, there have been few unanswered questions about the First Germanna Colony in the New World. However, at least in 1990 when this book first came out, surprising little Continue reading Before Germanna No. 2 – Clore, Kaifer, and Thomas Families

The Indiana Source Book: Materials from The Hoosier Genealogists, 1985-1988; Volume Six with Index

Hey, there is another one. The Indiana Source Book: Materials from The Hoosier Genealogists, 1985-1988; Volume Six with Index. Can you blame the dedication of some genealogists who are willing to do this much work for others. As you may Continue reading The Indiana Source Book: Materials from The Hoosier Genealogists, 1985-1988; Volume Six with Index