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The following news release is from FGS: Submissions will be accepted between May 1, 2014 and May 31, 2014 April 17, 2014 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a Call for Presentations for the FGS 2015 Continue reading 2015 FGS Conference Call for Presentations
Morrisville, North Carolina has posted thousands of documents dealing with the town history. Click on the link to check them out. By Clicking on “Minutes,” you can pick the year you are interested in, and so forth… The following teaser Continue reading Morrisville, North Carolina Town Documents Posted Online
The following announcement is from the National Park Service: Washington: April 15, 2014 – The National Park Service today announced that Arlington National Cemetery Historic District, which includes the famed military cemetery among 69 contributing features, has been added to Continue reading National Park Service Adds Arlington National Cemetery to National Register of Historic Places
The following excerpt is from the April 9, 2014 edition of cbc.ca: The New Brunswick government is seeking the public’s input on a proposal to open sealed adoption records, Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé announced on Wednesday. Under current Family Continue reading New Brunswick Considering Opening Adoption Records
The following is from the Association of Professional Genealogists. Note that the live-streaming webinars are FREE to anyone.: Mark your calendars! APG has the following webinars and speakers planned for April and May, brought to you by the APG Professional Continue reading Upcoming APG Webinars & New “Careers” Series!
The following is from NGS: Have you registered for the NGS Family History Conference in Richmond? The deadline for pre-conference registration is 22 April 2014. Registration will be available on-site beginning at 12:00 noon, 6 May 2014, in the Greater Continue reading Attendance, Breakfast, Luncheons, & the NGS Banquet at Richmond
The following is from Caroline M. Pointer, Director, Federation of Genealogical Societies, FGS Marketing & Publicity Chair: In partnership with the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and findmypast.com, the Texas State Genealogical Society (TSGS) announces a Call for Exhibit Hall Continue reading 2014 FGS National Conference Call for Exhibit Hall Presentations
The following is from Matthew Deighton at Ancestry: To remember the commencement of the Civil War in April 1861, Fold3 invites you to explore all records in its Civil War Collection [http://go.fold3.com/civilwar/] for free April 14–30. Explore Civil War documents Continue reading Fold3 Offers FREE Access the Civil War Collection Through April 30
In regards to author Phillip M Mayer’s style, I have said before in reviewing another of his works, he likes to keep things simple. In his guides, readers are taught to use common tools and strategies in a simple, straight-forward Continue reading Illustrations: A Collage of Genealogical Pictorial Arrangements
The following teaser is from an article posted in the April 9, 2104 edition of Deseret News. With baseball season in full swing, FamilySearch.org has launched a campaign to encourage family historians to preserve and share photos and stories of Continue reading FamilySearch Campaigning to Get Folks to Share Photos & Stories of Those Interested in Baseball
A few days ago I posted a piece about how Hitler’s wife may have had Jewish ancestry. Now we have a follow-up to the story… The following excerpt is from an article posted in the April 13, 2014 edition of Continue reading Irving Wants Hitler’s Hair Back
The following teaser is from an article posted in the April 12, 2014 edition of chonicle.augusta.com: SYLVANIA, Ga. — More than two centuries after a daring British surprise attack routed American forces at Brier Creek, new efforts are underway to Continue reading Preserving a Revolutionary War Battlefield
Technological advances have brought change to many fields of study, genealogy no less so than another. The speed of change itself has increased along with technology. The Internet key amongst these changes. Keeping up with new tools and resources can Continue reading WOW! 40% OFF Thru Thursday, May 15 — Discover Your Family History Online: A Step by Step Guide to Starting Your Genealogy Search
The following is from the April 11, 2014 edition of newindianexpress.com: The rare records and books in the Odisha State Archives would soon be accessed from any corner of the world through a website. The State Archives is in possession Continue reading Odisha [India] State Archives Records About to Go Online
The following success story was shared with me from one of our Salt Lake Christmas Tour favorites, Jan from Florida. I thought it was cool enough to share here with you: In June 2013 my friend Jan, who lives in Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour………………… Week’s Peek