1911 Census Records for Scotland Go Online for the First Time

The following news release was received from BrightSolid: A fascinating snapshot of pre-war Scotland and a major new family history resource. A snapshot of history from the Scotland of a century ago is revealed today with the release of the Continue reading 1911 Census Records for Scotland Go Online for the First Time

New Databases at The Original Record

The following new databases have been added at The Original Record: 1288-1303 – King’s Ripton (Huntingdonshire) Court Rolls Among the Huntingdonshire possessions of Ramsey abbey was the manor of King’s Ripton or Ripton Regis. In the Augmentation Office Court Rolls Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record

New Records at FamilySearch.org

The following was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch.org: Brazil, England, India, Italy, Nicaragua, Spain, and Wales Records Added Also new U.S. records for Delaware, New Hampshire, Texas, and Virginia More fascinating collections were published this week online at FamilySearch.orgó39 Continue reading New Records at FamilySearch.org

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

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

New Databases at The Original Record

The following new databases were added at The Original Record this last week. 1278-1279 – Elton, Hemingford and Little Stukeley (Huntingdonshire) Court Rolls Among the Huntingdonshire possessions of Ramsey abbey was the manors of Elton, Hemingford and Little Stukeley. In Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record

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

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

Cecil Humphery-Smith OBE, of the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies, Victimized by Con Man

According to information from the Herald Express, British genealogist Cecil Humphery-Smith has been conned. Although I can’t say I know Mr. Humphery-Smith personally, he and I have corresponded numerous times over the last 25 years. Following is an excerpt from Continue reading Cecil Humphery-Smith OBE, of the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies, Victimized by Con Man

New Databases this Weeks at The Original Record

The following databases have been added at The Original Record this week. The following was written by The Original Records staff: 1272 Northamptonshire Forest Pleas Much of eastern Northamptonshire lay in the jurisdiction of the Forest of Rockingham. Forest pleas Continue reading New Databases this Weeks at The Original Record

Aging Through the Ages – Study at Genes Reunited

The following news release was received from Natasha White, Marketing & PR Executive, Genes Reunited: 100 Centenarians Found on the 1911 census for England & Wales & the Number of Centenarians Quadruples in the Last 30 years The team at Continue reading Aging Through the Ages – Study at Genes Reunited

Society of Genealogists’ Collection Now Online at FindMyPast.co.uk

The following news release was received from Amy Sell at FindMyPast.co.uk: Over 9 million family history records available online today Findmypast.co.uk to host Society’s collection in centenary year Today the Society of Genealogists in London and leading family history website Continue reading Society of Genealogists’ Collection Now Online at FindMyPast.co.uk

Heir Hunters coming to the British History Channel January 3

Beginning January 3, the Brits will be able to view a program entitled “Heir Hunters” on their version of the History Channel. In looking at the previews, it looks to be an exciting program. I know a number of folks Continue reading Heir Hunters coming to the British History Channel January 3