Revolutionary Roots
Friday, July 3, 2009
Did your ancestors fight in the American Revolution 233 years ago? Thousands of men answered the call to arms in 1776. These thousands probably have many millions of descendants today. Many Americans can find a Revolutionary War veteran in the family tree if they expend a bit of time and effort. Luc.. .. read more..
Nothing Lives Forever, Especially Newspapers
Friday, July 3, 2009
I always assumed that newspaper articles had an infinite lifetime. Anything printed in today's newspaper would be stored for some time in the newspaper's archives department as well as at local libraries. Eventually, those papers would be microfilmed and therefore preserved forever. Well, I once tho.. .. read more..
APG Award Nominations Due July 10
Friday, July 3, 2009
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG): APG will be awarding its third "Professional Achievement Award" at the Professional Management Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas, September 2, 2009. Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG received the award i.. .. read more..
Call for Recommendations - APG Board of Directors
Friday, July 3, 2009
The following announcement was written by the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG): Call for Recommendations for Nominations for APG Board Positions and Nominating Committee that take effect 1 January 2010. Deadline for Recommendations: Postmarked or e-mailed by 1 August 2009. Executive Co.. .. read more..
Video Interview: Paula Hinkel at Jamboree 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
In the latest Roots Television interview, Matthew Poe talks with Paula Hinkel, conference co-chair, about the 2009 Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree. Paula and her associates recently produced the largest genealogy conference in the western United States and, indeed, one of the bigge.. .. read more..
(+) From Lloyd's Library by Lloyd Bockstruck: Tapping the U.S. Serial Set
Friday, July 3, 2009
The following is a Plus Edition article written by and copyright by Lloyd Bockstruck. One of the often overlooked sources for genealogical research is the U.S. Serial Set. It began as a 38-volume set known as the American State Papers. Records were arranged by subject in ten separate series. The mor.. .. read more..
Rare Copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence Found
Thursday, July 2, 2009
An original first print of the United States Declaration of Independence has been discovered gathering dust after nearly 250 years. The poster size proclamation, which is in perfect condition and is said to be worth about $8 million, is one of only 26 surviving initial copies of the document that ch.. .. read more..
Tukufu Zuberi at the Genealogy Jamboree
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Last weekend I had a chance to interview Tukufu Zuberi, the keynote speaker at the Southern California Genealogy Jamboree. Dr. Zuberi is one of the four hosts on History Detectives, a popular program on PBS. In this interview, he talks about the program and he also ties genealogy and history togethe.. .. read more..
Preventing Identity Theft with the SSDI
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Identity theft appears to be a major concern these days, as it should be. Many legislators seem to think that the problem can be solved by locking up all the birth, marriage, and death records, which, of course, has an impact on genealogists. The legislators apparently have never checked with the se.. .. read more..
(+) Casefile Clues: Getting Occupational and Spousal Clues from an Estate
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following is a Plus Edition article written by and copyright by Michael John Neill. Estate records can do more than tell us an ancestor died and how his property was settled. They can provide clues to an ancestor’s occupation, marital status of his heirs, and much more. Many times what the recor.. .. read more..
Fairfax (VA) Genealogical Society Call for Papers
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following announcement was written by the Fairfax Genealogical Society: The Fairfax Genealogical Society is accepting proposals for its General Meetings, Education Classes, Fall Fair, and Spring Conference for 2010-2011. All events are held in Fairfax County which is in northern Virginia, just w.. .. read more..
FamilySearch Record Search Update: 12 New Collections Added--7 International
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following announcement was written by FamilySearch: 1 July 2009 Twelve new collections were added to the FamilySearch Record Search pilot this week. International collections were added for Argentina, Australia, Mexico, Netherlands, and Spain. New United States collections were added for Delawar.. .. read more..
FamilySearch Indexing Update: Czech Republic, South Africa, Mexico, and Deutschl..
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following announcement was written by FamilySearch: Overview Indexers waiting for projects from the Czech Republic, Baden, Germany, or South Africa can now get busy. New indexing projects added this week are: Czech Republic, Litomerice Kirchenbücher, 1552–1905 [Part 1] Deutschland, Baden—Kirchen.. .. read more..
Jump Drives: Bigger Capacities and Cheaper than Ever
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
I have written a number of times about jump drives, also called thumb drives, USB drives, flash drives, memory sticks, and a number of other names. They are all about the same, regardless of name used. These devices are great for short-term backups and for transporting data from one computer to anot.. .. read more..
More than 90 Gannett Newspapers Now Available from ProQuest
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following announcement was written by ProQuest: Through an agreement with renowned news publisher Gannett, 85 full-text local and regional newspapers along with 7 military newspaper titles are now available through ProQuest. Add all Gannett titles to your collection, or customize your selection .. .. read more..
California Considers Restrictive Marriage Records Access
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following announcement was written by Liz Stookesberry Myers of the California Alliance of Genealogical Societies: Assembly Bill 130 will be heard in the Senate Appropriations Committee very soon. It was introduced by Kevin Jeffries (Republican ) of the Temecula area. The Bill was presented at t.. .. read more..
$15 Off for an NEHGS Membership
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The New England Historic Genealogical Society is holding a "special" for the month of July: $15 off the price of an annual membership. The normal NEHGS research membership is $75, but is now available for only $60 for the entire month of July. A family membership, normally priced at $90 (for 3 membe.. .. read more..
Ancestral Atlas Adds Life Maps
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Ancestral Atlas has added a very cool new feature. At the touch of a button you can create a map that links the event locations of a particular person from birth through to death (personal Life Map) and also create maps that link an individual to all ancestors and/or descendants where a location is .. .. read more..
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The Upcoming Events section of this newsletter is published as a newsletter article once per month, usually in the first week of the month. However, you can also view the latest list of events at any time by clicking on "Upcoming Events" in the Navigation menu near the upper right corner of the page.. .. read more..
Burke's Peerage to Include Illegitimate Children
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Burke's Peerage and Gentry is finally succumbing to the demands of the 21st century. The guide, which lists the genealogy of every royal and aristocratic family in the Europe and the U.S., is to include illegitimate children for the first time. As part of a major shake-up, the book will also list of.. .. read more..
(+) Remember Everything
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
The following is a Plus Edition article written by and copyright by Dick Eastman. Please, no jokes about my advancing age; but, I do have a bit of a problem remembering things. Where did I find that web page about a new online database? What's the password for the web site I am trying to use? Where .. .. read more..
Genealogy Programs for the Macintosh
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
NOTE: I publish an update to this article about once a year. In fact, several new Macintosh genealogy programs have appeared in the past twelve months. Macintosh users can feel smug about using the best operating system available today. The OS X operating system is easy to use, very reliable, and do.. .. read more..
FamViewer Version 2.0 for iPhone and iPod Touch
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The following announcement was written by Aster Software: Aster Software Releases FamViewer Version 2.0, Genealogy Software for iPhone and iPod Touch LEXINGTON, KY, June 29, 2009 --- Aster Software has announced the release of version 2.0 of its genealogy application, FamViewer. FamViewer allows gen.. .. read more..
Ancestry.ca Celebrates Canada Day With Free Access
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The following was written by The Generations Network, parent company of www.Ancestry.ca: Canada Day is not only a great day to spend with family – it’s the perfect time to get together and learn more about how your family came to be Canadian. To celebrate our 142nd birthday, for the first time Ances.. .. read more..
Historic Burial Ground in Connecticut Gets New Life
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
It may be more than a hundred years after their deaths, but the founding families in Easton, Connecticut are getting renewed attention. The names read like a who's who from the town's early history: Bradley, Wakeman, Fanton, Hill, Wheeler, Nichols, Burr and many, many more. Those are the names etche.. .. read more..
Two Days Left to Save on the FGS Genealogy Conference
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The following announcement was written by the (U.S.) Federation of Genealogical Societies: Wednesday, July 1st is an important date. That is the last day to register with a savings of $50.00 for the exciting Federation of Genealogical Societies 2009 “Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists.” The Se.. .. read more..
(+) Along Those Lines By George G. Morgan: Why the Courthouse May Not Have the R..
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The following is a Plus Edition article written by and copyright by George G. Morgan. I enjoy visiting and researching in courthouses. I like the sensation of being surrounded by the history of an area in the various indexes, ledgers, record books, files, and loose documents. It is normal to think t.. .. read more..
I've Been Quiet!
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I haven't posted any new articles to this newsletter's web site in three days simply because I was so busy at the Genealogy Jamboree in Burbank, California. I was wrapped up in the events and loved it. I typically arose about six or seven in the morning and stayed busy until ten P.M. every day. Last.. .. read more..
Southern California Genealogy Jamboree is a Huge Success
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I just returned from a two-and-a-half day genealogy conference in Burbank, California. The Southern California Genealogical Society held their annual Genealogy Jamboree this weekend and it was a blow-out success. About 1,500 genealogists attended this year's Jamboree, making it one of the larger gen.. .. read more..
Comment: Successes and Failures of Genealogy Conferences
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Warning: the following article contains personal opinions. One thing fascinates me: almost everywhere I go I hear genealogy society officers moaning and groaning about declining attendance at the events they sponsor. Indeed, the two best-known national conferences in North America have had difficult.. .. read more..
Wi-Fi at the Genealogy Jamboree
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
I was amazed at how many wi-fi Internet network connections were available at the Southern California Genealogical Society's Genealogy Jamboree. Whenever I opened my computer's Wi-fi connection screen, one or two dozen wi-fi networks were listed. Most of them were closed networks and attendees were .. .. read more..
11x17 and odd sized document storage solutions
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- From: sethw@11x17.com .. read more..
Superfluous?
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- From: Hugh .. read more..
Live Roots Search Experience, Release Two
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was just received from our friend Illya at LiveRoots.com. Please address all inquiries to editor@genealogytoday.com. Please note that LiveRoots.com is one of Family Tree Magazine's 101 best web sites for 2009. .. read more..
GenealogyBank.com: 17 June update
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received from our friends at GenealogyBank.com. Please address all inquiries to support@GenealogyBank.com. .. read more..
Footnote.com: membership increase Aug 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received over the weekend from our friends at Footnote.com. Please address all inquiries to Justin@footnote.com. .. read more..
OneGreatFamily.com: Research & Collaboration
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: the following was just received from our friends at OneGreatFamily.com. Please address all inquiries to claire.labeaux@onegreatfamily.com. .. read more..
Bloggers' Summit 2: Pics
Monday, June 29, 2009
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NARA: YouTube channel showcases film holdings
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was just received from our friends at the National Archives, and serves to tell us that YouTube.com has become a mainstream tool in this hi-tech world. Please address all inquiries to Public.Affairs@nara.gov. .. read more..
FHExpos.com: Call for presenters
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was just received from our friends at FHExpos.com. Please address all inquiries to expos@fhexpos.com. .. read more..
FamilySearch: New Louisiana & Idaho records added
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received from our friends at FamilySearch. Please address all inquiries to support@FamilySearch.org. .. read more..
A marker without a Civil War battle?
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- DearREADERS, .. read more..
GeneARTogy.com
Monday, June 29, 2009
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ScotlandsPeople: 1881, OPR & Coats of Arms
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received from our friends at the Federation of Family History Societies. Please address all inquiries to exec.member.rl@ffhs.org.uk. .. read more..
SoCal Jamboree 2009: On my way
Monday, June 29, 2009
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FamilySearchIndexes: Changes in user interface, etc.
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received from our friends at FamilySearch.org. Please address all inquiries to Support@FamilySearch.org. .. read more..
RIP John Fuller (GFSJohnF)
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- DearREADERS, .. read more..
Ancestry.com: finding connections with research
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- DearREADERS, .. read more..
Entire 1911 census online
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received from our friends at FindMyPast.com. Please address all inquiries to debra.chatfield@findmypast.com. .. read more..
Closing of Conrad WEISER homestead
Monday, June 29, 2009
DearMYRTLE:- DearREADERS, .. read more..
