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Over the past 10 years I have heard many comments about U.S. military forces being spread across too many different conflicts in too many places. However, history shows the U.S. has fought multiple wars and wars on multiple fronts time Continue reading Civil War and the Indian Wars
Here are some photos of the happy people on the recent Salt Lake Christmas Tour. Besides the awesome breakfasts, great teaching by Thomas MacEntee and having the chance to meet new friends (like Armin), everybody on the tour had a Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour………… Week’s Peek
You can literally put your family history on the map using Family Atlas. Created by the folks at RootsMagic, Family Atlas is a fun way to graphically show your family’s history. By easily importing your genealogy from RootsMagic, Legacy, Family Continue reading Put Your Family History on the Map
Genetics can be a key indicator in determining one’s health risks and potential treatment of a problem. With all the buzz around tracing one’s ancestory through DNA testing, how often do we stop and think about our family’s medical history. Continue reading What Does Your Family’s Medical History Look Like
Since 1834, the New-Yorker Staats-Zeitung has serviced the German community in New York City. Index to Marriage and Death Notices in the New-Yorker Staats-Zeitung 1836-1870; by Frank A. Biebel, is a name index to marriage, birth, and death notices in Continue reading Index to German Marriages and Death in New York
Just last week I reviewed the book Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures in the article A Thorough Vetting of Courthouse Research. Thus, I found the timing on the follow article, I saw this week, on Continue reading Courthouse Romantics are Among Us!
Since the earliest colonial days, Scots have immigrated to the New World in sizable numbers. In the 17th Century there were many Scottish colonies established, though some were short lived. Nova Scotia (1629), East Jersey (1683), and South Carolina (1684), Continue reading 17th Century Scots in the West Indies
A while back, I wrote about the great success that Dale and I had scanning photos while traveling long-distance by truck on the way to a conference. While I drove, Dale (my son) sat next to me and scanned photos. Continue reading More Fun With My Flip-Pal Scanner – Using the Sketch.
The following teaser ia from a CNNWire article that was posted at 12newsnow.com January 9, 2011: (CNN) — For professional genealogists — and amateurs like actor Edward James Olmos — an extraordinary moment is unfolding for the nation’s Latino community, Continue reading Using the 1930 Mexico Census Data
Megan Smolenyak has posted a very interesting blog about the upcoming genealogy-related television programming that will start on February 3. The following teaser is from her January 9 blog. I’d advise reading the January 9 full full article at Huffingtonpost.com. Continue reading 4 Months of Genealogy Television Programming Starting Feb 3
The following U.S.A. vital-records oriented databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since my last posting made December 26. New data has been added for 14 States and the District of Columbia. – Updated January 10, 2012. Beside the Continue reading More New USA Vital Records Data Posted at FamilySearch.org
The following News Release was received from Allison Ryall at the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 6 January 2012: The National Genealogical Society announces the Call for Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference, Building New Bridges, to be held Continue reading National Genealogical Society Issues Call For Papers for the 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada
Several weeks ago I reviewed Civil War in Kansas, one of series of books by different authors about the Civil War on a state and territory level. In the review, I discussed the value of studying history beyond the stories Continue reading Civil War — Another State
The following was received from Allysa Call at BYU: Call for Papers – 2012 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy – “Strengthening Ties That Bind Families Together” – Tuesday through Friday, July 31 – August 3 Proposals are now Continue reading Call for Papers – 2012 BYU Conference on Family History and Genealogy July 31- Aug 3
Most of the books I have the chance to review are directly related to genealogy research in one way or another. However, I recently have been fortunate to review a number of books that don’t directly relate to research; yet, Continue reading Otto Ping: A Look into Rural American Life in the Early 20th Century