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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH⎯Genealogists and family history enthusiasts looking for help with England intermediate research will be interested in English classes held at the Family History Library in September. A free English seminar will be held on Saturday, September 17 Continue reading The Family History Library in SLC Hosts English Research Classes in September
The following excerpt is from an article posted at dailycrowdsource.com on August 23, 2011. Crowdsourced translation platform Lingotek has recently struck a deal to be the exclusive translator for the genealogy records website, FamilySearch, uniting two influential crowdsourcing communities. This Continue reading Lingotek to Make FamilySearch Records More Accessible
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
The following teaser is from an excellent article published in the August 14, 2011 edition of the Mail Tribune. Medford, Oregon: Thousands of volunteers across the country and perhaps around the world are helping preserve Jackson County’s historic documents. After Continue reading FamilySearch Digitizes Jackson County, Oregon Marriage Records 1855-1950
Review of The Guide to FamilySearch Online, by James L. Tanner; August 2011; 369 pp; perfect-bound soft cover; Item #BG01 My friend, James Tanner, has just finished his new 369-page guide to the FamilySearch Online. I got my first look Continue reading New Book! The Guide to FamilySearch Online, by James Tanner
The following news release was received from Suzanne Curley with FamilySearch. The Riverton FamilySearch Library Hosts Event on August 20th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon RIVERTON, UTAH⎯Have you wanted to keep a journal of important life events, but just don’t Continue reading Free Seminar on Finding Your Purpose in Life Using a Three-Word Journal
The following was received from Paul Nauta with FamilySearch: 4 August 2011: SALT LAKE CITY— FamilySearch has unveiled a newly updated YouTube channel giving viewers an informative, fun and fascinating look at several different aspects of genealogy through a growing Continue reading FamilySearch Announces Updated YouTube Channel
The following USA vital records databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since I last blogged about the FamilySearch vital records just about 2 weeks ago. Note that most of the databases posted are digital images with waymarks to Continue reading New USA Vital Records Data Posted at FamilySearch.org
History buffs at the Manchester [Michigan] District Library will have a new resource to utilize come this fall. The library has formed a partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to utilize its microfilm library of genealogical Continue reading Manchester, Michigan District Library Gets Branch FHL Status
The following was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch. Historic records from eight countries have been digitized and added to FamilySearch.org. In addition to 1.8 million new U.S. records, collections from seven other countries were added: Canada, Czech Republic, France, Continue reading 1.8 Million Records & Images Added to 23 U.S. Collections at FamilySearch.org
The following USA vital records databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since I last blogged about the FamilySearch vital records just over 2 weeks ago. Note that most of the databases posted are digital images with waymarks to Continue reading New USA Vital Records Data at FamilySearch.org
The following is from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch.org FamilySearch Adds 12 Million New Records and Images The recent collection updates at FamilySearch.org are too diverse to summarize—seigniorial and notarial records, bishop’s transcripts and parish registers, citizen lists, court case files—well, Continue reading FamilySearch.org Adds 12 Million Records – most from England & Mexico
The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch.org: Volunteers Consider Options for Next Projects The 1930 U.S. Census indexing project will be completed this month. This enhanced index will be a great benefit to online patrons. We Continue reading The 1930 US Census Project Concludes at FamilySearch.org
The following news release was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: Additions include Scandinavia, Eastern and Western Europe, Mexico, and Peru The recent collection updates at FamilySearch.org reflect FamilySearch’s commitment to digitally convert and publish its microfilm collection online. The Continue reading FamilySearch Updates 55 Collections & Adds 25M New Records
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