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The following news release was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch. SALT LAKE CITY—Three leading genealogy organizations, Archives.com, FamilySearch International, and findmypast.com, announced today they are joining forces to launch the 1940 US Census Community Project. The ambitious project aims Continue reading Three Genealogy Powerhouses Join Forces to Publish the 1940 US Census
At the behest of lawmakers, Ancestry.com announced they will no longer show social security numbers for anyone who has not been dead for at least 10 years. This move comes as the result of concerns about possible identity theft issues Continue reading Ancestry.com Removes Social Security Numbers for Those Deceased for Less Than 10 Years
Searching Ukrainian ancestors is not an easy task. John D. Pihach, author of Ukrainian Genealogy, recognizes the difficulties in researching in the once Soviet controlled section of Europe. The cold war meant any request for family information, no matter how Continue reading Ukrainian Research Book
The following news release was received from Daniel Horowitz at MyHeritage.com: World’s largest family network introduces new mobile experience for connecting families to their past and sharing special moments in the present PROVO, Utah & LONDON & TEL AVIV, Israel Continue reading MyHeritage Unveils Innovative Mobile Family Tree App
We have made a small change to our website. We have added a “Book Review” page. Book reviews have always been amongst our most popular blogs. We try and provide sufficient details about each book to allow our readers to Continue reading NEW Book Review Page on the Blog!
We have discussed before the popularity of William Dollarhide’s books. Bill has decades of experience in research. His ideas have helped countless genealogist discover their ancestor in all types of records. Over the years, Dollarhide has learned the value of Continue reading All 75 Forms Designed by William Dollarhide
So, just what does one buy for their favorite genealogist? I have collected a list of top choice, in all price ranges, based on various articles I had read this season, plus a few of my own ideas. Every list Continue reading Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Genealogist
In a recent article titled “The Humorous Side of Genealogy,” I reviewed the book Collecting Dead Relatives. The book, a collection of humorous stories involving real event from years of the authors genealogy research, will touch the funny bone of Continue reading The Humorous Underside of Genealogy
There are so many fantastic books we would like to review for you on this blog. Many titles are new, so we want to let you know about them immediately, while others are older but worthy of examining in greater Continue reading Finding Civil War Era Records for Soldiers and Civilians
As part of the country’s sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War, the National archives has put together a traveling multimedia exhibit. The Tennessee State Museum will host this special exhibit from February 12 (Lincoln’s Birthday), 2013, until September 2, 2013. Continue reading The Emancipation Proclamation Leaves on Tour From the National Achieves
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 Flip Books Help Researchers Decipher Gothic Records
Despite all the hullaballo with RootsTech that Leland had to deal with, the 27th annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour was a huge and resounding success! First off, there was no snow and the days were sunny and bright (but cold). Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour……. post-2011 tour peek!
For many genealogists researching their immigrant ancestors, one of the most difficult tasks may be in identifying in what city their ancestor lived in or was born in before coming to America. While many filed proper birth, marriage, and death Continue reading German Churches in New York Help Descendents Find Links to the Old Country
UPDATE – Monday, December 12; 7:30 am: I got a call from Gordon Clarke with RootsTech 2012 this morning. They are adding a few more booths to the exhibit hall. I’ve been offered three. The FRPC booth will be smaller Continue reading Book Venders Banned from the RootsTech Exhibit Hall
Evie Finds Her Family Tree Overhearing “mom and dad” talk about the family tree, Evie sets out to discover just what tree is the family tree. From holly and magnolia to maple and oak, Evie searches for just the right Continue reading Children’s Book Seeks the Heart of Family History