Michigan – NGS Research in the States Series – Revised and Updated 2018

“Throughout Michigan’s varied and fascinating history, its people have been leaders. They have led the nation in the production of automobiles, iron and copper, lumber, and many agricultural products. Of even greater importance, Michigan citizens have been leaders in the Continue reading Michigan – NGS Research in the States Series – Revised and Updated 2018

Substitute Name Lists for the Lost 1890 Federal Census – Part 2: National & Montana to Wyoming

Prologue: The original 1890 census population schedules (the name lists) were involved in a 1921 fire that took place in the Commerce Building in Washington, DC. Of the 1890 population of nearly 63 million people, a total of 6,160 names Continue reading Substitute Name Lists for the Lost 1890 Federal Census – Part 2: National & Montana to Wyoming

Pleasant Hill, Illinois Harman House Museum Dedicates 3-floor Expansion

The following excerpt is from an article by Matt Dutton posted at the Herald-Whig website Oct. 23, 2018. PLEASANT HILL, Illinois: The Harman House Museum no longer has to contend with the limited space issues it has faced for the Continue reading Pleasant Hill, Illinois Harman House Museum Dedicates 3-floor Expansion

Dueling Dragons: The Struggle for Ireland 1849-1875

In Dueling Dragons: The Struggle for Ireland 1849 – 1875, author Marjorie Harshaw Robie completes the story of three Irishmen – varied in their political beliefs, but held together by their Irish heritage, friendships, and proximity, being residents of the Continue reading Dueling Dragons: The Struggle for Ireland 1849-1875

Ghana Public Records Are Said to be in a Deplorable Condition

The following is from the October 10, 2018 online ghanaweb.com: Ghana risks losing its vital historical documents at the Public Records and Archives Administration Department (PRAAD) and the few research libraries in the country as a result of the deplorable Continue reading Ghana Public Records Are Said to be in a Deplorable Condition

George Abel Named Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year

The following except is from the October 15, 2018 edition of the Observer Dispatch: Utica resident George Abel has been selected as the Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year for 2018. Born in Utica and raised in Colemans Continue reading George Abel Named Oneida County History Center Volunteer of the Year

State Library Providing Free Access To 190 Years Of The Tennesseean to Residents

The following is from the October 13 online greenevillesun.com: Oct 13, 2018: NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State Library and Archives has announced that Tennesseans will have free online access to the full run of The Tennessean newspaper, 1812 to present, Continue reading State Library Providing Free Access To 190 Years Of The Tennesseean to Residents

IGGP Elects the 2019-2020 Board

The International German Genealogy Partnership recently elected their board for 2019-2020. It consists of the following individuals: President: Ingeborg Carpenter 1st Vice President: Kent Cutkomp 2nd Vice President: Dirk Weissleder Secretary: Edie Adam Treasurer: Tom Foerster AT-LARGE DIRECTORS Kim Ashford, Continue reading IGGP Elects the 2019-2020 Board

North Central Iowa Genealogical Society is Moving Out of the Mason City Public Library

The following is a teaser from an October 12, 2018 posting at the globegazette.com website. MASON CITY | The North Central Iowa Genealogical Society is moving out of the Mason City Public Library after nearly 40 years. The move is Continue reading North Central Iowa Genealogical Society is Moving Out of the Mason City Public Library

Maclean’s Magazine Makes 66,349 Covers Available for Canadian Fallen of WWI

The following teaser is from 660citynews.com: CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Next month’s Remembrance Day marks a century since World War I ended, and Maclean’s Magazine has put together an ambitious project to honour each Canadian killed in the fighting. The Continue reading Maclean’s Magazine Makes 66,349 Covers Available for Canadian Fallen of WWI

British Red Cross Posts Database of Over 28,000 Artifacts

The following teaser is from the Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine website. The British Red Cross’ has launched a new online database, allowing the public to explore its collection of historic artifacts. The British Red Cross Museum and Continue reading British Red Cross Posts Database of Over 28,000 Artifacts

WW II “Heaven Can Wait” Bomber Wreckage With Crew of 11 Found by Project Recover

The following teaser is from an article written by Travis Fedschun and posted October 14, 2018 at the Fox News website. The decades-long wait to find the wreckage of a World War II-era aircraft and remains of its 11 crew Continue reading WW II “Heaven Can Wait” Bomber Wreckage With Crew of 11 Found by Project Recover

German Immigrants in American Church Records – Missouri Volumes 19-25 Now Shipping

Family Roots Publishing contracted to continue the publication of the extremely important series titled German Immigrants in American Church Records when the publisher at Picton Press passed away in January of 2016. With Roger Minert as the editor, and BYU Continue reading German Immigrants in American Church Records – Missouri Volumes 19-25 Now Shipping