New Civil War Databases at Ancestry.com With FREE Access through April 14

With the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Civil War officially starting on April 12, Ancestry.com has posted new Civil War databases and given everyone FREE access to their Civil War Collection through April 14. The New Databases are as follows: New Continue reading New Civil War Databases at Ancestry.com With FREE Access through April 14

New Databases at The Original Record in 2011

The following databases have been posted at The Original Record thus far in 2011: 1257 – Somerset Forest Pleas: Pleas of Somerton Warren Forest pleas for the county of Somerset heard on the morrow of the feast of St Katherine Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record in 2011

Swiss Court Orders Google to Manually Blur Street View Images

The following teaser is from an article posted at searchenginewatch.com: Google’s Street View mapping service infringes privacy, a Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court has ruled. Google must blur all faces, license plates, and ensure the complete anonymity of people near sensitive Continue reading Swiss Court Orders Google to Manually Blur Street View Images

14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)

The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta, FamilySearch: April 5, 2011: Whether you say it maravilloso, wonderlijk, or merveilleux, it all describes this week’s new, free collection updates at FamilySearch.org—marvelous! Researchers with Netherlands roots are going to have Continue reading 14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)

1911 Census Records for Scotland Go Online for the First Time

The following news release was received from BrightSolid: A fascinating snapshot of pre-war Scotland and a major new family history resource. A snapshot of history from the Scotland of a century ago is revealed today with the release of the Continue reading 1911 Census Records for Scotland Go Online for the First Time

Offspring of the Same Gender are a Key Determinant for Continued Reproduction in Families

The following news release was received from Daniel Horowitz, with MyHeritage.com. See their blog for all the details. Research by global family network MyHeritage.com shows offspring of the same gender are a key factor for families deciding to have more Continue reading Offspring of the Same Gender are a Key Determinant for Continued Reproduction in Families

Call For Papers for the April 14, 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference, to be held in Des Moines, Iowa, 14 April 2012. The conference will include a full day of lectures, networking luncheons, and workshops. The focus for Continue reading Call For Papers for the April 14, 2012 Iowa Genealogical Society Spring Technology Conference

APG Members to Educate Conference Goers on How to Hire a Professional Genealogist and How to Become a Professional Genealogist

The following was received from Kathleen Hinckley, APG: WESTMINSTER, Colo., March 30, 2011—The Association of Professional Genealogists (http://www.apgen.org) will head to Charleston, South Carolina, this spring for the 2011 National Genealogical Society (NGS) Family History Conference. Conference attendees can visit Continue reading APG Members to Educate Conference Goers on How to Hire a Professional Genealogist and How to Become a Professional Genealogist

New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain & USA at FamilySearch.org

The following was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain Keep updating your wish list as FamilySearch continues to expand its online historical records. New collection additions Continue reading New Free Records Online for Czech Republic, France, Germany, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain & USA at FamilySearch.org

United States Birth & Christening Records at FamilySearch.org

UNITED STATES BIRTH AND CHRISTENING RECORDS AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last Updated: 5 November 2015   Alabama, Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 — Searchable Index — Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Alabama. Microfilm copies of these Continue reading United States Birth & Christening Records at FamilySearch.org