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National Archives & Footnote.com Announce New Digital Holocaust Collection & It’s Free Through October

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following Press Release announces the release of the internet’s largest Interactive Holocaust Collection: Washington DC and Lindon, UT –September 29, 2009 The National Archives and Records Administration and Footnote.com today announced the release of the internet’s largest Interactive Holocaust Continue reading National Archives & Footnote.com Announce New Digital Holocaust Collection & It’s Free Through October→

FamilySearch Indexing Updates

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

28 September 2009: Volunteers with Rhode Island roots will be excited about the new indexing projects this week. The Rhode Island 1905 and 1935 State Censuses were added. New international projects for Argentina, Germany, Philippines, Spain, and the U.K. were Continue reading FamilySearch Indexing Updates→

International Databases Grow at FamilySearch Pilot Site

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 4 Comments ↓

The following news release is courtesy of Paul Nauta, FamilySearch: 28 September 2009 – Family researchers seeking their Mexican heritage have two million new records at their fingertips this week with an update to the 1930 Census collection. There are Continue reading International Databases Grow at FamilySearch Pilot Site→

Forty-Nine Digital Newspapers Now Available from the British Library

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The British Library, in affiliation with Gale (now owned by GENGAGE Learning) has made digital editions of forty-nine 19th-century British newspapers now available online. According to their press release, “every front page, editorial, birth and death notice, advertisement and classified Continue reading Forty-Nine Digital Newspapers Now Available from the British Library→

Volunteers to Bring Historic Sweden Church Records Online

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 2 Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Paul Nauta, FamilySearch: 400 million names included in largest indexing effort to-date FALKÖPING, Sweden—FamilySearch and Svensk Arkivinformation (SVAR), a division of the National Archives of Sweden, announced today the launch of the largest Continue reading Volunteers to Bring Historic Sweden Church Records Online→

Ancestry to Provide High-Speed Scanners to Attendees at the FGS Conference

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 2 Comments ↓

The following is provided by Ancestry.com at eventbrite.com. Ancestry.com is excited to provide FGS conference attendees the opportunity to have their family records scanned, for free, on high–speed scanners. The scanners will be available for up to 15-minute scanning sessions Continue reading Ancestry to Provide High-Speed Scanners to Attendees at the FGS Conference→

World Vital Records Extends their Free Access Through August 18

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 3 Comments ↓

I got a note last night that WorldVitalRecords.com has extended the free access to their website through August 18. Although the banner at the top of this website still says August 11-13, it’s actually extended through the 18th. Click on Continue reading World Vital Records Extends their Free Access Through August 18→

Surname Distribution Maps for the USA, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Austria & Switzerland on dynastree.com

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 2 Comments ↓

The following news release was written by dynastree.com staff. See my comments and direct links to the Foreign language sites at the end of the news release. Hamburg, August 11, 2009 – The family network dynastree.com features maps for showing Continue reading Surname Distribution Maps for the USA, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Austria & Switzerland on dynastree.com→

WorldVitalRecords.com Opens Site Allowing for Free Public Access to More Than One Billion Family History Records With the Addition of the Largest Number of Records to be Released in a Single Day Since the Site Launched in 2006

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following was written by FamilyLink staff. It’s a heck of a deal. Click on the graphic to check it out! PROVO, UT, August 11, 2009 WorldVitalRecords.com, an online family history resource, today announced the addition of the largest Continue reading WorldVitalRecords.com Opens Site Allowing for Free Public Access to More Than One Billion Family History Records With the Addition of the Largest Number of Records to be Released in a Single Day Since the Site Launched in 2006→

Free Genealogy Newsletter Feed Now Available from www.OneGreatFamily.com

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following News Release was received from Claire LaBeaux at OnGreatFamily.com: OneGreatFamily.com is now publishing a weekly blog with valuable information and suggestions for genealogy enthusiasts. While the content varies, each issue generally includes: Genealogy Research Suggestions – articles focused Continue reading Free Genealogy Newsletter Feed Now Available from www.OneGreatFamily.com→

The Interactive 1930 Census FREE at Footnote.com During August

Posted on August 6, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 3 Comments ↓

As a Footnote fan and subscriber, I just got the following note: The 1930 US Census is one of the most powerful resources available to anyone who wants to learn more about their ancestors. During the month of August, we’re Continue reading The Interactive 1930 Census FREE at Footnote.com During August→

Ancestry.com & “Who Do You Think You Are?”

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Leland Meitzler — 3 Comments ↓

John D. Reid, at Anglo-Celtic Connections, wrote a good blog about Ancestry – and it’s affiliations with “Who Do You Think You Are?” Following is a teaser. Ancestry.com makes considerable reference to the TV program “Who Do You Think You Continue reading Ancestry.com & “Who Do You Think You Are?”→