Valentine Kratz & Samuel Moyer Memorials to be Erected in the Old Vineland Mennonite Cemetery in Lincoln County, Ontario

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A project to recognize two of the Mennonite church and local community’s most historically significant pioneer citizens and one overlooked minister is underway by the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario Chapter of the Twenty. Society President Larry Rittenhouse said Continue reading Valentine Kratz & Samuel Moyer Memorials to be Erected in the Old Vineland Mennonite Cemetery in Lincoln County, Ontario→

Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Claims over Geronimo’s Bones

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Justice Department lawyers have moved to dismiss claims against the government in a lawsuit over the remains of the legendary Apache warrior Geronimo. In February, a group of Native Americans claiming to have descended from the 19th century military leader Continue reading Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Claims over Geronimo’s Bones→

“So Big, This Little Place” – a New History of Tontitown, Arkansas

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The following excerpt is from an extensive article about the history of Tontitown, Arkansas, as well as a new local history book about the community titled, “So Big, This Little Place.” Read the full article by Trish Hollenbeck in the Continue reading “So Big, This Little Place” – a New History of Tontitown, Arkansas→

Over 2,300 Reenactors to Restage History at Old Fort Niagara July 3-5

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Follow America’s Byway – Great Lakes Seaway Trail – to NY History Signature Event – July 3-5 – More than 2,300 Reenactors Restage History at Old Fort Niagara Youngstown, NY – On July 3-5, more than 2,300 colorful historic reenactors Continue reading Over 2,300 Reenactors to Restage History at Old Fort Niagara July 3-5→

New at Family Tree Connection This Week

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The following new small databases were added at Family Tree Connection this last week. ILLINOIS Chicago Registered Voters, October, 1932, Ward 40, Precinct 48 – Registered Voters, October, 1932, Ward 40, Precinct 48, Issued by Board of Election Commissioners, Edmund Continue reading New at Family Tree Connection This Week→

Kings Highway Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library Reopens After $7.5 Million Renovation

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The Kings Highway branch of the Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) has been closed for four years. During this time, the library received a full renovation, costing 7.5 million dollars. The library reopened June 11, and is located at 2115 Ocean Continue reading Kings Highway Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library Reopens After $7.5 Million Renovation→

New Australian Local History Book – “The Tenant Farmers of Monkittee 1859-1930”

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The following excerpt is from an article about a new Australian local history book, “The Tenant Farmers of Monkittee 1859-1930” by Roslyn Maddrell. The Bedervale lands originally taken up by John Coghill were at his death in 1853 passed onto Continue reading New Australian Local History Book – “The Tenant Farmers of Monkittee 1859-1930”→

Remembering the Somerset Borough Sesquicentennial

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The Somerset County [Pennsylvania] Historical & Genealogical Society is remembering one of the biggest events in Somerset County history: the Somerset Borough Sesquicentennial. “The Somerset Sesquicentennial: 55 Years Later” will open at 9 a.m. Saturday at the historical center, 10649 Continue reading Remembering the Somerset Borough Sesquicentennial→

The 225th Anniversary of the First Landing by the United Empire Loyalists

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Brock Dittrick and his family don’t go camping during the summer. Instead they pack up the car and go back in time. For 29 years, Dittrick has taken part in re-enactments of historical events, one year behind the 30 years Continue reading The 225th Anniversary of the First Landing by the United Empire Loyalists→

Call for Papers, Redding, California; Mesa, Arizona; & St. George, Utah Family History Expos

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Holly Hansen sent me notice this morning that they are doing a call for papers for the Family History Expos in Redding, California to be held October 16-17, 2009; Mesa, Arizona to be held January 22-23, 2010; & St. George, Continue reading Call for Papers, Redding, California; Mesa, Arizona; & St. George, Utah Family History Expos→

Genealogy Conference in Winchester, VA – October 9-10, 2009

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The Virginia Genealogical Society and The Shenandoah Valley Genealogical Society are cosponsoring a conference in Winchester, VA – October 9, 2009 Reception from 5 – 7 at the Stewart Bell Jr. Archives at Handley Library in downtown Winchester. The archives Continue reading Genealogy Conference in Winchester, VA – October 9-10, 2009→

More New Data at NewspaperARCHIVES.com

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Over the last four days, NewspaperARCHIVE posted many new newspapers from 16 states. The majority of the papers posted the last few days are dated between 1900 and 1915. I find the Alaska newspapers to be fascinating. What a wealth Continue reading More New Data at NewspaperARCHIVES.com→