Billion Graves Adds New Features
Billion Graves has added new features – principally in 4 areas. They are: 14 Day Photo Hold Linking Records Managing Images Sticky Filters & Transcription Queue Update Click here to learn all the details.
British Newspaper Archive Reaches 9 Million Pages
The following news release is from Amy Sell: There are now 9 million historical newspaper pages to explore at The British Newspaper Archive (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) after the website reached a major milestone this week. Product Director Ian Tester commented, ‘We’re thrilled Continue reading British Newspaper Archive Reaches 9 Million Pages
A. J. Jacobs to be a Keynote Speaker at RootsTech 2015
The following is from FamilySearch & RootsTech 2014: What do George and Barbara Bush, Daniel Radcliffe, Abraham Lincoln, and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? They’re all cousins of RootsTech 2015 keynote speaker A.J. Jacobs! We are excited to announce that Continue reading A. J. Jacobs to be a Keynote Speaker at RootsTech 2015
FamilySearch.org’s United States and Canadian Vital Records Database Lists — Updated to 28 October 2014
Below are the latest updates to United States & Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org: Currently updates as of 28 October 2014 Previous update: 14 July 2014 There is a permanent link at the top of the blog to a Continue reading FamilySearch.org’s United States and Canadian Vital Records Database Lists — Updated to 28 October 2014
Ancestry.com Adds Millions of German Civil Vital Records to Their Website
Ancestry.com posted several million indexed digitized civil register records this last week. The registers are from a number of areas of Germany – and include not only civil vital records registers, but residence registrations, recruitment records, emigration and family registers. Continue reading Ancestry.com Adds Millions of German Civil Vital Records to Their Website
Old British Psychiatric Hospital Records to be Digitized
The following teaser is from the October 23, 2014 edition of whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com: The Wellcome Library has teamed up with a number of archives across the UK to digitise records of psychiatric hospitals dating back to the 18th century. The history Continue reading Old British Psychiatric Hospital Records to be Digitized
Virtual PMC 2015 Registration Now Open
The following is from APG: Registration is now open for the 2015 Virtual Professional Management Conference at https://virtualpmc2015.eventbrite.com. The largest Virtual PMC to date offers TWO full days — that’s 9 total sessions — of PMC’s must-have instruction streamed live Continue reading Virtual PMC 2015 Registration Now Open
Indiana Contracts With Ancestry.com to Digitize 13M Vital Records
The following excerpt is from an article written by Bill McCleery, at the October 23, 2014 edition of indystar.com: The Indiana Commission on Public Records has approved a contract with Ancestry.com to digitize more than 13 million birth certificates, death Continue reading Indiana Contracts With Ancestry.com to Digitize 13M Vital Records
The Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center Closed for Renovations Nov 3 thru January 1
The following teaser is from the thevindicator.com: Liberty, TX- The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center will be closed for renovations from November 3, 2014 through January 1, 2015 as part of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s Continue reading The Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center Closed for Renovations Nov 3 thru January 1
Cook County Cemetery at Dunning, Chicago Illinois Database of Nearly 8000 Now Available
I posted a blog just a few days ago about the new second edition of “Graveyards of Chicago.” Now I see that the Chicago Tribune has posted an article about the work of Barry Fleig, and the access to a Continue reading Cook County Cemetery at Dunning, Chicago Illinois Database of Nearly 8000 Now Available
Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2014 Election Results
The following news release is from FGS: D. Joshua Taylor Re-Elected President; New Board Members and Directors include Melissa Tennant, Linda McCauley, and David E. Rencher October 23, 2014 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces results Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2014 Election Results
Donny Osmond Joins RootsTech 2015 As A Keynote Speaker
The following news release is from FamilySearch: Iconic Entertainer to Speak at Largest Family History Event in the World SALT LAKE CITY, 22 October 2014 — One of the biggest names in entertainment from one of the most well-known families Continue reading Donny Osmond Joins RootsTech 2015 As A Keynote Speaker
Vertical Cemeteries Built for Land-Starved Populations
As we all know, Israel does not have a lot of land. Existing cemeteries are crowded and traditional burial space is nearly unavailable. Yarkon Cemetery (Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv) is near capacity with 110,000 graves on 150 acres. About Continue reading Vertical Cemeteries Built for Land-Starved Populations
APG Offers Limited-Time Discount on New Membership & PMC Registration
The following news release is from APG: Unique, Professionally-Focused Educational and Networking Opportunity for Those Interested in Genealogy; Savings for New Registrations Runs One Week Only WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 22 October 2014 −The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today announced Continue reading APG Offers Limited-Time Discount on New Membership & PMC Registration
4 New DNA Guides for Easy Reference to a Complex Subject – Get all 4 Togther and SAVE 15% Through Monday, October 27th
You first learned about DNA in high school biology. You probably then did your best to forget about DNA until about a decade ago when DNA testing became a reality as an affordable, relatively speaking, individual identifier and tool for Continue reading 4 New DNA Guides for Easy Reference to a Complex Subject – Get all 4 Togther and SAVE 15% Through Monday, October 27th