The Portable Genealogist: Problem Solving in Irish Research

A couple of days ago I mentioned the New England Historic Genealogical Society had recently released a number of additional laminated guides, part of The Portable Genealogists Series. Here is the second review of the three, on The Portable Genealogist: Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Problem Solving in Irish Research

Grave-Recording Project Underway in Northeast Arkansas

JONESBORO (AP) — Two women are eager to record every cemetery grave site in a 17-county region of Northeast Arkansas. Dr. Julie Morrow, an archaeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey at the Jonesboro Research Station, and Debbie Sterbinsky, historic cemetery Continue reading Grave-Recording Project Underway in Northeast Arkansas

Grundy County, Missouri Newspapers Being Digitized

The following is from the September 19, 2013 edition of the Trenton Republican-Times The Grundy County Genealogy Society, with the assistance of the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library, has begun a project to digitize the entire microfilm collection of newspapers on Continue reading Grundy County, Missouri Newspapers Being Digitized

One Millionth Photo Received on New Free Family Photo Preservation Service Online

The following was received from FamilySearch: FamilySearch International, Salt Lake City, September 19, 2013 – Meet Ephraim Mecham. On September 10, 2013, this portrait of Ephraim Mecham became the one millionth photo uploaded to FamilySearch.org by contributors! And FamilySearch is Continue reading One Millionth Photo Received on New Free Family Photo Preservation Service Online

Ancestry Releases New App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Supports iOS 7

PROVO, Utah, Sept. 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ancestry.com LLC, the world’s largest online family history resource, today announced the launch of a new, upgraded version of its Ancestry App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, with features designed to Continue reading Ancestry Releases New App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Supports iOS 7

Family Tree Memory Keeper: Your Workbook For Family History, Stories And Genealogy

I already covered today, on this site, a laminated guided dedicated to helping educate researchers on organizing family research. Now here is a brand new book to help but those concepts into action. Family Tree Memory Keeper: Your Workbook for Continue reading Family Tree Memory Keeper: Your Workbook For Family History, Stories And Genealogy

Indiana Source Book Vol. 1; Genealogical Material From “the Hoosier Genealogist” 1961-1966

“The Hoosier Genealogist first appeared in 1962. Its editorial policy was an still is ‘to publish transcripts of original county records (such as marriage, land, will, and probate records), also church, Bible, and cemetery records.’ In this volume I have Continue reading Indiana Source Book Vol. 1; Genealogical Material From “the Hoosier Genealogist” 1961-1966

The Portable Genealogist: Organizing Your Research

Last month I had the opportunity to review three new fantastic laminated guides published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS). Those guides were: The Portable Genealogist: U.S. Naturalization The Portable Genealogist: Immigration to the U.S. The Portable Genealogist: Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Organizing Your Research

The First Family Voted Favorite Family; Kardashians, Not So Much

The following is from Astrid Galván for findmypast.com: Survey also finds which families in history people most want to be related to LOS ANGELES (Sept. 9, 2013) – Whether it was the Brady Bunch or the Adams Family, we’ve all Continue reading The First Family Voted Favorite Family; Kardashians, Not So Much

North Carolina City Directories 1860-1963 Now Online at NCDHC

Now this is cool… The NCDHS North Carolina Digital Library has now posted digitized city directories for 108 cities in 64 North Carolina counties dating from 1860 through 1963. The following teaser is from a UNC Library News and Events Continue reading North Carolina City Directories 1860-1963 Now Online at NCDHC

Using WolframAlpha for Family History Calculations

A very useful utility for genealogists is the WolframAlpha Computational Knowledge Engine found at http://www.wolframalpha.com. I use it for all kinds of calculations related to my family history. It’s as simple as typing in a question, and getting answers. The Continue reading Using WolframAlpha for Family History Calculations

Register Now for the 2014 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)

The following is from SLIG: SLIG’s Early-Bird Registration is only weeks away, ending on October 31, 2013! Ensure you get yourself a spot in one of the few remaining courses. The following courses still have seats left: American Research and Continue reading Register Now for the 2014 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)

AncestryDNA Makes Scientific Breakthrough in West African Ethnicity, Bringing Their Number of Reported Genetic Ethnicity Regions in Africa to 10

The following excerpt is from Ancestry’s blog: The AncestryDNA science team presented the results of their latest research today at the Smithsonian Institute’s symposium on The African Diaspora in Washington D.C. Using unique proprietary DNA samples and a variety of Continue reading AncestryDNA Makes Scientific Breakthrough in West African Ethnicity, Bringing Their Number of Reported Genetic Ethnicity Regions in Africa to 10