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The February 20, 2011 edition of Ancestry.com’s Weekly Discovery noted that United States Military Post Returns dating from 1806 through 1916 had been updated, complete with a free index at Ancestry.com. That got me to thinking about my great-grandfather, and Continue reading Using Returns from Military Posts, 1806-1916 Found at Ancestry.com
Our friend, Sandra Luebking, passed away a few days ago. The Federation of Genealogical Societies has now established the Sandra H. Luebking Memorial. The following is a news release which I received from Thomas MacEntee: Now Accepting Contributions to the Continue reading FGS Announces the Sandra H. Luebking Memorial
Christine Stibbe wrote a good step-by-step walk through the Rosie O’Donnell episode of NBC’s “Who Do You think You Are?” Following is a teaser. Friday night’s episode of Who Do You Think You Are? followed Rosie O’Donnell on her genealogical Continue reading Rosie O’Donnell’s Genealogical Journey
AMELIASBURGH [Ontario, Canada] — One of the most prestigious military libraries is now calling Prince Edward County home. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay was in Ameliasburgh last week with MP Daryl Kramp to complete the transfer of the Victoria Cross Continue reading Victoria Cross Library Transferred from Britain to Genealogical Research Centre in Ameliasburgh, Ontario
In checking FamilySearch.org, I see that a number of new and updated United States Marriage Records have been posted in the last few days. I have also updated my complete FamilySearch U.S.A. Marriage Records posting of January 30 to reflect Continue reading New Marriage Records Posted at FamilySearch.org
The following was received from Steve Perreault: Jean Perreault, qualified by the Connecticut Sate Library to do genealogy research, takes an in depth look at the 2381 residents from the Granbys who were enumerated in the depression era 1930 Federal Continue reading Footprints Across Connecticut From 1930 East Granby & Granby Census
The annual NGS conference is fast approaching – this year in Charleston, South Carolina. Family Roots Publishing willl be exhibiting – with four booths this year. Look for the Family Roots Publishing Company booth in booths 109, 111, 208, 210. Continue reading Register NOW for the 2011 NGS Conference in Charleston, SC
One thing….. one motivational thing…….. I learned at RootsTech was that the Wiki at FamilySearch is devloping into a #1 Gold-Plated Grade A Double WOW research tool. Have you use this resource yet?? The Wiki at FamilySearch will help you Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour Week’s Peek #10
“Too simple” and “not so fast” suggest biological anthropologists from the George Washington University and New York University about the origins of human ancestry. In the upcoming issue of the journal Nature, the anthropologists question the claims that several prominent Continue reading Biological Anthropologists Question Fossils’ Place in the Tree of Life
I’ve posted a lot news releases in my time, but not many cause me to break out in tears… This one does just that. This morning, Thomas MacEntee sent out the FGS news release telling us that our dear friend, Continue reading Sandra Hargreaves Luebking Passes
The following article is by Tom Fiske: It was quite wet outside and winds were swaying the trees very dramatically. But I didn’t care. The house was warm and dry and I had a new book – The Mysterious Adventures Continue reading The Detective in Us
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Deadline for Submissions is 1 June 2011 February 15, 2011 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a Call for Papers for the FGS 2012 Conference to be Continue reading FGS 2012 Conference – Call for papers
Guess where I am??? Does this room look familiar? It should! I’m happily back in the Salt Lake Plaza having just attended RootsTech. And it was fabulous. This was a 3-day conference for technology developers and technology users (like you Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour Week Peek #9
Do you recognize these three beautiful faces? They are Barbara Fleshman, Jan Masteryani, and Joanne Ryder, all from Florida. This photo was taken at a recent conference near them where Dick Eastman was the main speaker. I just had to Continue reading SLCT Week Peek #9
The following Press Release is from the National Archives: Fifteen months ago, I began my service at the National Archives with the understanding that the single greatest challenge facing this institution, and archives of all sizes across the country and Continue reading Statement by the Archivist of the United States Regarding the Electronic Records Archive (ERA)