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Across the Atlantic and Beyond: The Migration of German & Swiss Immigrants to America – 15% Off Thru August 3, 2015

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Across the Atlantic and Beyond: The Migration of German and Swiss Immigrants to America is an attempt to explain the genealogical mysteries associated with so many immigrant families. Why are there so many different spelling changes for family names? What Continue reading Across the Atlantic and Beyond: The Migration of German & Swiss Immigrants to America – 15% Off Thru August 3, 2015→

Ohio’s German Heritage – 15% off Thru July 23, 2015

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Germans make up the second largest ethnic group in the United States, second only to the English. Over the years, groups of Germans migrated in waves, the first wave coming during the colonial period. German influence and settlements spread from Continue reading Ohio’s German Heritage – 15% off Thru July 23, 2015→

Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner Quick Notes: Downloading/Upgrading Stitching Software

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Do you have a Flip-Pal mobile scanner? If not, you may want to consider obtaining one of these easy to use little scanners to add to your portable research kit. However, if you do have a Flip-Pal scanner, when was Continue reading Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner Quick Notes: Downloading/Upgrading Stitching Software→

The Portable Genealogist: Seventeenth-Century New England Research

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The Portable Genealogist: Seventeenth-Century New England Research is another in a line of laminated guides released as part of The Portable Genealogist series from The New England Historic Genealogical Society. Leland recently returned from the SCGS Jamboree with several of Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Seventeenth-Century New England Research→

FamilySearch.org’s United States and Canadian Vital Records Databases — UPDATE

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Below are the latest updates to United States & Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org: Currently updates as of 30 June 2015 Previous update: 14 April 2015 There is a permanent link at the top of the blog to a Continue reading FamilySearch.org’s United States and Canadian Vital Records Databases — UPDATE→

Understanding AncestryDNA

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — 1 Comment ↓

Why is DNA research so difficult to understand? Simple, it is a very complex topic. You first learned about DNA in high school biology. You probably then did your best to forget about DNA until about a decade ago when Continue reading Understanding AncestryDNA→

The Portable Genealogist: Applying to Lineage Societies

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Across the country, and the globe, there are thousands of genealogical societies ready to welcome both new and experienced genealogists into their midst. Over the years I have had the opportunity to lecture and teach classes to many such groups Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Applying to Lineage Societies→

The Portable Genealogist: Editorial Stylesheet

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The New England Historic Genealogical Society continues to release new publications under their laminate guide series The Portable Genealogists. Leland recently returned from the SCGS Jamboree with several of these guides. He already posted a review on The Portable Genealogist Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Editorial Stylesheet→

The Portable Genealogist: Indexing

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The New England Historic Genealogical Society continues to release new publications under their laminate guide series The Portable Genealogist. Leland recently returned from the SCGS Jamboree with several of these guides. He already posted a review on The Portable Genealogist Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Indexing→

Genealogy At A Glance: Ohio Genealogy Research

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

There is a new addition to the Genealogy At A Glance series: Ohio Genealogy Research, by Michael A. Ports. As part of the Northwest Territory, Ohio was opened for settlement in 1787. Within a few years, when its boundaries were Continue reading Genealogy At A Glance: Ohio Genealogy Research→

A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online U.S. Name Lists

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

William (Bill) Dollarhide and Family Roots Publishing continue to to produce new guides, or quick reference sheets, for genealogists in their series, titled, A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide. The latest titles have focused Dollarhide’s popular name lists books. One of the newest Continue reading A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online U.S. Name Lists→

A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Maine Name Lists

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Kentucky Name Lists

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

A little over a year ago, William Dollarhide and Family Root Publishing created a new series of guides, or quick reference sheets, for genealogists. The series, titled A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide, now includes several titles, including: A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Colonial Wagon Continue reading A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Kentucky Name Lists→

A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Louisiana Name Lists

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

A little over a year ago, William Dollarhide and Family Roots Publishing created a new series of guides, or quick reference sheets, for genealogists. The series, titled A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide, now includes several titles, including: A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Colonial Wagon Continue reading A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Louisiana Name Lists→

Welsh Family History: A Guide to Research, 2nd Edition – 50% Off – Now thru April 27

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Many first time Welsh researchers underestimate the differences, historically speaking, between Wales and England. Wales has its own unique social, cultural, religious, and linguistic characteristics making it unique in historical perspective. In addition, many first time Welsh family historian discover Continue reading Welsh Family History: A Guide to Research, 2nd Edition – 50% Off – Now thru April 27→