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In a week filled with news about the Republican National Convention and Hurricane Issac, other national stories went nearly unnoticed. So it went with the passing of what I consider to be one of America’s most iconic heroes of the Continue reading Iconic American Hero Passes: Neil Armstrong, Dead at 82
Heard a quote this week that has quite stuck in my mind that is applicable to many areas of our lives. Here tis: Never let what you do not know unravel what you do know. Since for years I’ve likened Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour………….. Week’s Peek
Everything you ever wanted to know about genealogy research and the proverbial kitchen sink. At least everything you need to know to become an efficient intermediate level researcher can be learned from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Genealogy, Third Edition. Continue reading The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Genealogy, Third Edition
For those who follow DNA out of a genealogical interest and who enjoy science articles, then this article may interest you: Scientists are close to demonstrating that the building blocks of DNA can form spontaneously from chemicals thought to be Continue reading Did DNA Exist Before Life Began on Earth? New Study Suggests “Yes”
The following was just received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch. This is a terrific deal! Now is the time to sign up for RootsTech 2013! Take advantage of the savings! For a limited time, before RootsTech 2013 registration officially opens Continue reading Save $100 on RootsTech 2013 with Exclusive Insider Early Registration!
Legacy Family Tree offers some of their popular webinars on CD. Their series of webinars, presented by professional genealogists, provide expert advice on areas from traditional genealogical research to make use of the latest technologies both for research and for Continue reading Building a Research Toolbox
The Heirloom Registry is a new way for people to collect, store, and pass down stories about their family heirlooms. The service runs as a website where anyone can “register” an heirloom, including details and a stories about each object. Continue reading The Heirloom Registry
The Canals of New York State is a collection of articles written specifically about the canals and canal system in the state of New York. These articles were collected and assembled by the American Canal Society and the Canal Society Continue reading The Canals of New York State
The following excerpt is from an article published in the August 13, 2012 edition of tbnweekly.com: CLEARWATER – The Clerk of the Court announced that its records and information management civil/probate records retention center is open to the public as Continue reading Pinellas County, Florida Civil/Probate Records Retention Center Opens
The following excerpt is from the August 22, 2012 edition of The Gadsden Times. Steve Murray has been elected to be the director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Murray has been assistant director of the department since Continue reading Steve Murray to be the Director of the Alabama Department of Archives and History
The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference will take place in Birmingham, Alabama this week – come rain or shine… We’re expecting rain on Wednesday, thanks to hurricane Issac. Family Roots Publishing Co. will be exhibiting. The following excerpt is Continue reading FGS Conference Comes to Birmingham
The following article was written by my good friend, William Dollarhide. Enjoy… Dollarhide’s Genealogy Rule No. 49: A relative is someone with all the information about the family you want, but died last week. Finding Dead Relatives is one way Continue reading Online Resources for Finding Living Relatives – Part 1
I am not sure what percentage of the genealogical community (meaning anyone involved in family history research) has Cherokee blood, thus having a practical use for Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research but, I found the history alone an Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research
Military service, especially during war time, can have a traumatic effect on an individual and families alike. Families, both at the time of war and descendants alike can have little appreciation for the dramatic events which unfolded around their loved Continue reading Family History in the Wars
The indexing of the 1940 census by the Census Community Project is now complete for all 50 states. And it’s FREE. The following excerpt is from the August 21, 2012 edition of Examiner.com. On August 21, the FamilySearch blog posted Continue reading The 1940 Census Community Project Completes the Last 5 States – Finished & FREE!