Missouri State Archives & Missouri Historical Society Announce the Discovery of Lost 1880 Census Records

The Perry County 1880 Census for ED 99 has been found! If you check the schedules at Ancestry, you’ll find Ed #98 and 100 – with no #99. Thirteen pages have now been added to the available 1880 census schedules. Continue reading Missouri State Archives & Missouri Historical Society Announce the Discovery of Lost 1880 Census Records

Most People of European Ancestry Can Be Identified From a Relative’s DNA

The Atlantic website posted an article by Sarah Zhang today that I found interested. She states that most people of European ancestry can be identified from a relative’s DNA – and that nearly 60 percent of people have a relative Continue reading Most People of European Ancestry Can Be Identified From a Relative’s DNA

Non-Genealogy Museums & Attractions to Visit While in Salt Lake City

Every year, the Salt Lake Christmas Tour hosts a few couples – one of whom is researching and the other who’s along for the vacation. The fees for the non-researching spouse are very low, and make for an inexpensive vacation. Continue reading Non-Genealogy Museums & Attractions to Visit While in Salt Lake City

Substitute Name Lists for the Lost 1890 Federal Census – Part 1: National & Alabama to Missouri

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. Firemen made a decision to contain the fire to the basement floor of the Continue reading Substitute Name Lists for the Lost 1890 Federal Census – Part 1: National & Alabama to Missouri

New & Updated Databases Posted at FamilySearch September 1 through October 11, 2018

The following databases were posted or updated at FamilySearch.org between September 1 and October 11, 2018. Database – Number of Indexed Records – Dated Posted or Updated Find A Grave Index, 171,490,666, Sep 28, 2018 BillionGraves Index, 26,142,664, Sep 25, 2018   Argentina, Santa Continue reading New & Updated Databases Posted at FamilySearch September 1 through October 11, 2018

South Carolina Digital Collections Adds Civil War Documents You’ve Most Likely Never Heard of

If you’re a researcher interested in South Carolina research, you most likely very familiar with the collections at the South Carolina State Library. Of late they have been working with the Relic Room to scan and digitize hundreds of documents Continue reading South Carolina Digital Collections Adds Civil War Documents You’ve Most Likely Never Heard of

New & Updated Databases Posted at FamilySearch August 1 – 30, 2018

The following databases were either added or updated at FamilySearch.org between the dates of August 1 and 30, 2018: DATABASE – NUMBER OF INDEXED RECORDS – DATE BillionGraves Index – 25,823,344 – Aug 27, 2018 Australia Cemetery Inscriptions, 1802-2005 – 1,122,425 – Aug 9, Continue reading New & Updated Databases Posted at FamilySearch August 1 – 30, 2018

Two Lisa Louise Cooke Titles Bundled & Reduced by 20% – Google Toolbox & Mobile Genealogy

FRPC has again purchased a special shipment of Lisa Louise Cooke’s two most popular titles, and bundled them at 20% off. Can’t use both? The books are discounted 15% at their respective sites. Click on the links to order. The Continue reading Two Lisa Louise Cooke Titles Bundled & Reduced by 20% – Google Toolbox & Mobile Genealogy

UNLOCK THE PAST IN SEATTLE with Blaine Bettinger, Maurice Gleeson & Cyndi Ingle – Thursday, September 6, 2018 – Also Available as Live Stream!

  A full day conference at the Seattle Public Library is planned for the day prior to the 14th Unlock the Past genealogy cruise (which goes to Alaska), featuring cruise and other presenters: Blaine Bettinger (US – DNA expert) Dr. Continue reading UNLOCK THE PAST IN SEATTLE with Blaine Bettinger, Maurice Gleeson & Cyndi Ingle – Thursday, September 6, 2018 – Also Available as Live Stream!