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New Databases Posted at FamilySearch for Australia, Estonia, Mexico & U.S. with Additions for UT, CA, IL, ID, ME, MN, MS, OH, & WI

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — 2 Comments ↓

The following press release was received from FamilySearch: 28 September 2011: New records collections from Australia, Estonia, Mexico and the United States can now be searched for free at FamilySearch.org. In addition, new records were added to Austria, Canada, Chile, Continue reading New Databases Posted at FamilySearch for Australia, Estonia, Mexico & U.S. with Additions for UT, CA, IL, ID, ME, MN, MS, OH, & WI→

French-Canadian Research: At a Glance

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Adding to our collection of reviews for the Genealogy At-a-Glance series is French-Canadian Genealogy Research by Denise R. Larson. Like each guide in the series, this guide is a colorful, four-page quick sheet of facts and resources related to a Continue reading French-Canadian Research: At a Glance→

FamilySearch Adds 16M New Records, including those for Brazil, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Ecuador, and the U.S.A.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was written by FamilySearch.org staff: 21 September 2011: Among the 16 million records added to FamilySearch.org this week, over six million are from the United States, including new collections from California, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New York, Continue reading FamilySearch Adds 16M New Records, including those for Brazil, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, Czech Republic, Ecuador, and the U.S.A.→

Some Early Scots in the Maritime Provinces of Canada

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Some Early Scots in Maritime Canada, a two-volume set by Terrence M. Punch. Referring to the Maritime Provinces of Canada, specifically New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Price Edward Island, this book covers the immigration of Scottish settlers into this region. Continue reading Some Early Scots in the Maritime Provinces of Canada→

New Collections for Spain & the USA, while Canada, Italy & Poland Collections Add Images At FamilySearch

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following was received from FamilySearch: 16 August 2011: Among the thousands of records added to FamilySearch.org this week are new images of testaments (wills) from Cádiz, Spain. Also, be sure to check out new United States military records for Continue reading New Collections for Spain & the USA, while Canada, Italy & Poland Collections Add Images At FamilySearch→

Brantford, Ontario Genealogy Databases at the Library Website.

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following teaser is from the July 12, 2011 edition of Brant News. Whether you’re interested in the last hanging in Brantford or just trying to find your family history, the Brantford Public Library’s local history database can help. The Continue reading Brantford, Ontario Genealogy Databases at the Library Website.→

The Old Court House Museum in Guysborough, Nova Scotia Now Open for Research

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following excerpt is from an article in the July 11, 2011 edition of Indian Country today. The Old Court House Museum, at 106 Church Street, in Guysborough, Nova Scotia, is now available for visitors to conduct genealogical research. The Continue reading The Old Court House Museum in Guysborough, Nova Scotia Now Open for Research→

New & Updated USA and Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following USA and Canadian vital records databases have been added at FamilySearch since I last blogged about the FamilySearch vital records six weeks ago or so. Note that most of the databases posted are digital images with waymarks to Continue reading New & Updated USA and Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org→

Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — 3 Comments ↓

CANADIAN VITAL RECORDS AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last updated: 5 November 2015 The following Canadian Vital Records Databases are now posted at FamilySearch.org. I update this listing as new material is posted. Note that many of the “number of records” are marked Continue reading Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org→

Kate Middleton’s Grandfather Was a Pilot Trainer in Calgary, Canada in the Early 1940s

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following excerpt is from a Canadian Press article in posted at Google.com. TORONTO — Historical records show that the grandfather of royal bride-to-be Kate Middleton had a Canadian connection. Genealogy website Ancestry.ca says records show Peter Middleton was a Continue reading Kate Middleton’s Grandfather Was a Pilot Trainer in Calgary, Canada in the Early 1940s→

14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta, FamilySearch: April 5, 2011: Whether you say it maravilloso, wonderlijk, or merveilleux, it all describes this week’s new, free collection updates at FamilySearch.org—marvelous! Researchers with Netherlands roots are going to have Continue reading 14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)→

Nine Million Browsable Images from Nine Countries Added at FamilySearch.com This Week

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch: 9 Million Browsable Images from 9 Countries Added This Week New Records for Brazil, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, U.S., and Venezuela The bounty just keeps coming Continue reading Nine Million Browsable Images from Nine Countries Added at FamilySearch.com This Week→

JoAnn Galbraith Receives Lifetime Achievement Heritage Award

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following excerpt is from an article by Nancy Powers in the March 9, 2011 edition of The Age Dispatch: JoAnn (nee Lucas) Galbraith has lived her whole life in Middlemiss and is proud of her ties to the historic Continue reading JoAnn Galbraith Receives Lifetime Achievement Heritage Award→

Victoria Cross Library Transferred from Britain to Genealogical Research Centre in Ameliasburgh, Ontario

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

AMELIASBURGH [Ontario, Canada] — One of the most prestigious military libraries is now calling Prince Edward County home. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay was in Ameliasburgh last week with MP Daryl Kramp to complete the transfer of the Victoria Cross Continue reading Victoria Cross Library Transferred from Britain to Genealogical Research Centre in Ameliasburgh, Ontario→

FamilySearch Kicks Off 2011 with the Addition of 90 Million New Online Records

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: FamilySearch Kicks Off 2011 with the Addition of 90 Million New Online Records Includes 18 Million Digital Images from 13 Countries No doubt family history enthusiasts will have a Continue reading FamilySearch Kicks Off 2011 with the Addition of 90 Million New Online Records→