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Every American knows what happened 10 years ago on September 11th. But, how many Americans, or even Utahans, know what happened 154 years ago on the same day? Well, a new National Historic Landmark dedicated this past Sunday, September 11, Continue reading The Other 9-11
Second Stages in Researching Welsh Ancestry is a follow-up guide to Welsh Family History [previously reviewed on this blog]. Like its predecessor, this book is a compendium of research guides written by different authors, each an expert in his/her own Continue reading Second Stages in Researching Welsh Ancestry, the Book
I’m back from Africa (hopefully) but…………… it’s time to really start thinking Salt Lake Christmas Tour if you haven’t been already! Just remember how much you enjoy all the fabulous decorations on Temple Square…… put up just for us!?!?!?! Remember Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour Week Peek #40
Hello! I thought I was so darn smart scribbling and scheduling posts ahead of time (before our Africa trip) but they did not appear as I thought they would! Mea culpa, my bad. So now you can read them all…………… Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour Week Peeking……………..
Crash Course in Family History, 4th edition, is the ultimate blend of utility and beauty. This colorfully-illustrated and artistically-designed book is as eye catching as it is useful. With this 2010, forth edition, author Paul Larsen has listened to what Continue reading The Most Colorful & User-Friendly Genealogist’s Handbook Available – on Sale Now!
Across the country there are a number of well-known genealogical libraries. Each year, thousands of genealogists will travel to these libraries to spend a precious few days conducting research. Library visits are so popular genealogical societies and organizations will often Continue reading Allen County Public Library — A Genealogical Treasure
We have previously explored Williams Dollarhide’s two volume set, Census Substitutes and States Census Records. However, these two volumes deserve a more in depth examination. This is the second half of a two part article looking deeper into Volume II Continue reading Digging Deeper: “Census Substitutes and States Census Records” – Part II
Made available through an affiliation with Footnote.com, FamilySearch.org recently added millions of Confederate and Union Service Records for soldiers of the American Civil War. The newly added database contains millions of indexed, thus searchable, images. The records include the jacketed Continue reading Millions of Civil War Service Records Added to FamilySearch
We have previously explored Williams Dollarhide’s two volume set, Census Substitutes and States Census Records. However, these two volumes deserve a more in depth examination. This article looks deeper into Volume 1 and picks out some specific examples for review. Continue reading Digging Deeper: “Census Substitutes and States Census Records” – Part I
While most of the country took the day off, FamilySearch.org posted and/or updated four U.S. databases. The Labor Day additions include: Illinois State Census, 1865 — Name index and images of the Illinois state census taken on 3 July 1865. Continue reading FamilySearch.org has a Busy Labor Day
Ancestry.com is the #1 online resource for genealogical research. The website is effectively one large program. Instead of installing this program on a computer, the user accesses it through the Internet. On this blog, we try to keep readers appraised Continue reading Taking a Tour Through Ancestry with “The Official Guide to Ancestry.com”
Hubby and I are still in South Africa…… planning to visit Victoria Falls. None of the TV specials I’ve ever seen on this magnificent wonder of nature shows people swimming right on the brink of the falls………… I cannot wait Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour Week Peek #39
Since 1864 nearly 260,000 of America’s finest have been interred at Arlington National Cemetery. Now, the Gravesite Accountability Task Force has been charged with verifying all cemetery records. Responding to a congressional law passed last year, the task force is Continue reading Photographing Tombstones at Arlington National Cemetery
Working with the UK National Archives, FindMyPast.co.uk adds 1 million Merchant Navy Seamen Records for 1918–1941. According to FindMyPast, this is the first time these records have been made available online. The database is a collection of two-sided index cards Continue reading 1 Million UK Merchant Navy Seaman Records Available at FindMyPast.co.uk
Almost anyone who has spent any serious time in family history knows the name William Dollarhide. He has authored 13 books and countless articles. He has also spoken at over 700 national and local events and societies in almost every Continue reading Dollarhide Numbering Explained