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Given names rise and fall in popularity. Modern culture, as well as the cultures in time past all have their effect on the use of given names. The following teaser is from an article that has a British flavor, but Continue reading The Extinction of Some Given Names?
A few days ago, I blogged about the closing of several National Archives branches. One of those included the branch in Anchorage, Alaska. Now it looks like some of the records will be staying in Alaska. The following teaser is Continue reading Alaska Will be Keeping Some of Its Federal Records After All
The following excerpt is from an article posted in the April 8, 2014 edition of gainesvilletimes.com: A temporary, handwritten sign marks the site of the small cemetery. It reads “New Bethel Church, Strickland Cemetery.” The final word has already faded Continue reading Gainesville, Georgia African-American Cemetery Found
The following excerpt is from an article posted in the April 9, 2014 edition of scotsman.com: A Scottish pensioner has been reunited with his long-lost brother and sister for the first time in 70 years. Grandfather William Rae, of Clochan Continue reading Scottish Pensioner United with Siblings After 70 Years
The following news release is from PRNewswire. I found it interesting and the free 7-step guide useful. Keep in mind that this is from printing company, so they have a vested interest in printed paper records. But they have some Continue reading Free Online Seven-Step Guide to Preserving Digital & Print Genealogy Records
The following teaser is from the April 7, 2014 edition of forward.com: Eva Braun, the wife of Adolf Hitler, may have had Jewish ancestry, according to a new British documentary. “Dead Famous DNA,” which is scheduled to air Wednesday on Continue reading Eva Braun May Have Had Jewish Ancestry
The following is from Billion Graves: Last month we announced our international collaboration with MyHeritage to make BillionGraves available to every person in the world. Today we are happy to announce the release of our BillionGraves app in the iTunes Continue reading BillionGraves iOS App Now Available in 25 Languages
The following teaser is from an article posted in the April 4, 2014 edition of nydailynews.com: An aspiring American opera singer hoping to perform regularly in Italy is asking a Manhattan judge to unseal her grandfather’s adoption records so she Continue reading Opera Singer Asks for Grandfather’s Adoption Records to Be Opened
Cecily Cone Kelly has become a regular on the annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour. She has a blog that I want to tell you about today and one that might just inspire you to do something similar. She has Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour……………… Week’s Peek
A few days ago, Leland wrote a review of this book; I do hope you all order a copy. But that being said, do not get a copy if you won’t read and study it! I’ve written before about how crazy Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour………….. Week’s Peek
Deciphering Gothic Records is a great little flip book designed to help those with German ancestry read and understand older German documents and handwriting. The books contents include information and words common to traditional vital records; including; birth, christenings, marriages, Continue reading Deciphering Gothic Records
YourTango.com posted an interesting article dealing with what Denise Ngo has found to be the top 10 unbelievable wedding and marriage records. The funny part is that it includes 11 items. The article deals with: The World’s Longest Marriage The Continue reading Check Out the Top 10 Unbelievable Wedding & Marriage Records
Since my own first introduction to genealogy, back in high school, I recognized a strong need for evidence and accuracy in research. Though not a certified genealogist myself, my feelings on the matter are reflected by the The Board for Continue reading Revised and Improved — Genealogy Standards: 50th Anniversary Edition — AND, On Sale for 15% Off Thru Thursday, May 15. 2014
NCpedia is an online encyclopedia. Its purpose is to highlight North Carolina’s unique resources, people, and culture to enrich, educate, and inform. As of March 1, 2014, NCpedia included 5,345 entries and 6,046 images! The following is a press release Continue reading The Online North Carolina Gazetteer
The following excerpt is from the March 28, 2014 ediiton of sacbee.com: Doris C. Pike, a homemaker who embarked on a diligent search for her family history and helped establish the first public genealogy library in Sacramento County, died March Continue reading Doris C Pike 1918-2014 RIP