New Databases on FamilySearch the Week of 26 September 2021

The following is from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT–Accelerate family discoveries this week at FamilySearch in 8M new records added to collections for Canada (Ontario Tax Assessments 1834–1899), England (Yorkshire Bishop’s Transcripts 1547–1957 and Middlesex Parish Registers 1539–1988), France (Mayenne Parish and Civil Registrations 1427–1897), New Zealand (Electoral Rolls 1865–1957), Switzerland (Catholic and Lutheran Church Records 1418–1996), Continue reading New Databases on FamilySearch the Week of 26 September 2021

Free Family History Library Online Webinars for October 2021

The following was received from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT–FamilySearch announces its free Family History Library webinars for October 2021. Mark your calendar for online classes on the FamilySearch Catalog, Wiki, and Mobile Apps, plus two timely classes on Organizing Your Genealogy, and What’s New at FamilySearch. Check Continue reading Free Family History Library Online Webinars for October 2021

SCGS Jamboree Call For Presentations – Ends Oct. 9

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS – Ends October 9 The 52nd Southern California Genealogy Jamboree Preserving Your Family Tales Friday and Saturday, August 26 & 27, 2022 The 9th SCGS Genetic Genealogy Conference Solving Your DNA Puzzles Friday and Saturday, August 19 & 20, 2022 Continue reading SCGS Jamboree Call For Presentations – Ends Oct. 9

New Data at FindMyPast the Last 2 Weeks

The following was received from FindMyPast.com New records last week (Sept. 25, 2021) England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1910-1932 Spanning 1910-1919, we’ve added a massive 32 million names and 14 million addresses to this exclusive collection. Use them to trace Continue reading New Data at FindMyPast the Last 2 Weeks

The Census Book – 25% Off with a FREE PDF eBook @ the FRPC Website -Offer good Thru Oct. 22

FRPC is offering The Census Book at 25% off and including a FREE immediately downloadable PDF eBook version of the soft and hardcover books. Click on the links to order. This offer is good through Oct. 22, 2021. Following a Continue reading The Census Book – 25% Off with a FREE PDF eBook @ the FRPC Website -Offer good Thru Oct. 22

In some Arkansas Counties, Death Records Leave With the Outgoing Coroners

The following excerpt is from Arkansasonline.com Sebastian County Coroner Kenneth Hobbs keeps detailed reports for every death in his county. Just don’t ask him about anyone who died before he took office at the beginning of this year. Hobbs said Continue reading In some Arkansas Counties, Death Records Leave With the Outgoing Coroners

TikTok User Finds Antiques & Locates Families with Connections to the Items

This lady not only found a family photo album, but then located a cousin when tracking down the family. The following excerpt is from Insider.com: Chelsey Brown says she has been going to thrift stores and flea markets for years to Continue reading TikTok User Finds Antiques & Locates Families with Connections to the Items

Irish Research Guide Sale: Up to 70% Off through Thursday, Sept 30, 2021

Family Roots Publishing is running an Irish Research Guide promotion. We now market over 40 different guides, and have placed them all on sale for one week only. Click on the links for full information on each book. IMPORTANT IRISH Continue reading Irish Research Guide Sale: Up to 70% Off through Thursday, Sept 30, 2021

Study Rewrites the Understanding of Modern Japan’s Genetic Ancestry

The following teaser is from Yahoo.com: Sept 17, 2021 (Reuters) by Will Dunham – An analysis of ancient DNA is transforming the understanding of the genetic ancestry of Japan’s modern-day population, identifying a crucial contribution from people who arrived about Continue reading Study Rewrites the Understanding of Modern Japan’s Genetic Ancestry

Former Amazon & Facebook Execs Move to Ancestry.com

The following teaser is from an article posted at pymnts.com: Genealogy is big business — and poised to get bigger — as demonstrated by investment firm Blackstone’s December 2020 purchase of Ancestry for $4.7 billion. Further driving the point home was the announcement on Continue reading Former Amazon & Facebook Execs Move to Ancestry.com

American Scots-Irish Research – 20% Off Through Sept. 30, 2021

FRPC is offering the following guidebook at 20% off through Sept 30, 2021: Family Roots Publishing Co. recently released what promises to be a best-selling genealogy research guidebook. American Scots-Irish Research: Strategies and Sources in the Quest for Ulster-Scots Origins Continue reading American Scots-Irish Research – 20% Off Through Sept. 30, 2021

Birth Registers of the Georgia B. Williams Nursing Home of Mitchell County, GA 1949-1971 Now Digitized

The following excerpt probably falls in the category of “old news” as it was posted August 31. However, I missed it, so am posting it here today. AUGUST 31, 2021 – By Mandy Mastrovita: Birth Registers From Historically Endangered Georgia Continue reading Birth Registers of the Georgia B. Williams Nursing Home of Mitchell County, GA 1949-1971 Now Digitized

Army Corps of Engineers Civil War Maps Are Digitized

The following excerpt is from the National Archives blog. Sept. 21, 2021: Civil War era and related maps from the Army Corps of Engineers have been digitized and are available to view and download from the National Archives Catalog. The Continue reading Army Corps of Engineers Civil War Maps Are Digitized