FindMyPast Library Edition Now Available in United States Libraries

The following news release is from FindMyPast: Findmypast, a global leader in family history, announces the availability of a library edition within the United States Provides access for libraries, archives, and other organizations to billions of records from England, Ireland, Continue reading FindMyPast Library Edition Now Available in United States Libraries

Family History Library Announces Free Webinar Classes for July 2015

The following is from FamilySearch: These classes and workshops are designed to help individuals and families find their ancestors and teach others family history techniques. July 2 – 7:00 P.M. Danish Church Records: Feast Days Webinar. July 9 – 6:00 Continue reading Family History Library Announces Free Webinar Classes for July 2015

Savannah, Georgia Digital Images Now Available Online

The Blog of the Digital Library of Georgia has announced that the City of Savannah, Research Library and Municipal Archives, through its online Digital Image Catalog, has made public all kinds of historic Savannah, Georgia digital images. Following is a Continue reading Savannah, Georgia Digital Images Now Available Online

Virginia Vital Records Now Available at Ancestry.com

The following teaser is from an article by Margaret Linford, published in the June 23, 2015 edition of swvatoday.com: There has been quite a bit of excitement in the lives of Virginia genealogists this month. On June 2, Governor McAuliffe Continue reading Virginia Vital Records Now Available at Ancestry.com

Additional Freedmen’s Bureau Records Posted at FamilySearch

The following news release is from Globe Newswire: Note that links to the Freedmen’s Records at FamilySearch are found at the end of this blog. SALT LAKE CITY, June 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of Juneteenth, FamilySearch announces Continue reading Additional Freedmen’s Bureau Records Posted at FamilySearch

William Butler Yeats Family-Related Archival Items Online for 150th Birthday Celebration

The poet, William Butler Yeats, was born on June 13, 1865. That was 150 years ago. Now we find that Church of Ireland Archive has made many items documenting Yeats life and death available online. Click on this link to Continue reading William Butler Yeats Family-Related Archival Items Online for 150th Birthday Celebration

Reactions to Instant Discoveries Made by Folks on the Streets of Oslo, Norway

A few months ago, I posted a blog with video capturing the reactions of people on the streets of New York City as they successfully made Instant Discoveries™ on MyHeritage. Now MyHeritage has done a similar video, this time on Continue reading Reactions to Instant Discoveries Made by Folks on the Streets of Oslo, Norway

Huge Cuban Genealogy Data Collection Now Available Online

Florida International University Libraries has unveiled an online resource to help families of the Cuban diaspora research their roots—and already several have hit pay dirt. An extensive set of family trees, civil records and sacramental documents is now available on Continue reading Huge Cuban Genealogy Data Collection Now Available Online

FamilySearch Adds Over 3.7 Million Indexed Records & Images for Belgium, England, Germany, the Philippines, & the USA

The following is from FamilySearch: FamilySearch has added to its collections more than 3.7 million indexed records and images for Belgium, England, Germany, the Philippines, and the United States. Notable collection updates include 2,807,806 indexed records from the England, London Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Over 3.7 Million Indexed Records & Images for Belgium, England, Germany, the Philippines, & the USA

MyHeritage Unveils Their “Stories” Website

A few days ago, MyHeritage unveiled their MyHeritage stories website, showcasing some videos and stories capturing amazing discoveries made by users around the world. The site shows the emotional power of family history – and how life-changing it can be. Continue reading MyHeritage Unveils Their “Stories” Website

Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research Announces Courses Running Now Through November

The following is from the Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research: RALEIGH, North Carolina: Registration is currently open for six courses offered by the Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research. “We are very excited about these new courses, covering genetic genealogy; English, Continue reading Virtual Institute of Genealogical Research Announces Courses Running Now Through November

FamilySearch Adds Over 4.6 Million Indexed Records & Images for Australia, Canada, China, India, Peru, the Philippines, and the USA

The following is from FamilySearch. This posting is of databases announced by FamilySearch on May 18 & 26. FamilySearch has added to its collections more than 4.6 million indexed records and images for Australia, Canada, China, India, Peru, the Philippines, Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Over 4.6 Million Indexed Records & Images for Australia, Canada, China, India, Peru, the Philippines, and the USA

TheGenealogist Releases 60,000 British Railway Worker Records

The following news release is from thegenealogist.com: TheGenealogist releases 60,000 railway worker records. ● More than 60,000 railway workers have been added to the Occupational Records on TheGenealogist ● Find details of railway ancestors, where they were employed and what Continue reading TheGenealogist Releases 60,000 British Railway Worker Records