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Oklahoma is the 19th state to be completely indexed. More information on the current project status is available on the FamilySearch Blog. Here are some of the details: We have indexed 62.3% of the census and are moving along at a Continue reading 1940 Census Update as of 13 June 2012
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issues as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Indiana
Following is a list of updates and additions to databases at Ancestry.com. You can visit Ancestry.com for more information or to access these databases: Dorset, England, Land Tax Returns, 1780-1832 “This database contains annual Land Tax returns from Dorset, England.” Continue reading June 1-14 Updates at Ancestry.com
A recent blog on FamilySearch.org introduces two new tutorial videos to help researchers improved their research skills. Here is an extract from that blog: FamilySearch.org Introduces Two New Genealogy Videos One of the most often used and impressive features of FamilySearch.orgis Continue reading FamilySearch.org Offers Two New Videos to Help Your Research
The follow in a press release from Uencounter.me: New Virtual Pin Map Introduces Genealogy Pin Uencounter.me, the new virtual pin map site, introduced a new pin to its users this week. Individuals interested in mapping the migration and locations of Continue reading Uencounter.me
Genealogists search for people all the time. Over time, the researches skills improve and knowledge of resources increases. Some become to experienced from their personal research, they take those skills, become certified professionals and help others find their ancestors. However, Continue reading Missing Pieces: How to Find Birth Parents and Adopted Children
The following article discusses this new agreement to offer more genealogy services: Ireland’s genealogy experts join forces to provide Irish ancestry info Joint organizations will staff National Archives and Library of Ireland By JANE WALSH, IrishCentral Staff Writer The joint Continue reading Irish Consortium Joins with the National Archives of Ireland and National Library of Ireland to Provide Genealogy Services
Tracing Your Donegal Ancestors is the forth book in the Tracing Your [Irish] Ancestors series we have reviewed at this site. The series provides a wealth of information for searching Irish records county by county. Listed are the other three Continue reading Tracing Your Donegal Ancestors
The following press release was offered by FamilySearch: 1940 U.S. Census Community Project Makes Historic Records For 18 States Searchable By Name, Celebrates Milestone Of 75 Million Names Indexed Through National Volunteer Effort More than Half of the 1940 U.S. Continue reading 1940 U.S. Census Community Project Makes Historic Records For 18 States Searchable By Name, Celebrates Milestone Of 75 Million Names Indexed Through National Volunteer Effort
The following article outlines the possibilities: Neither Facebook nor Google Is Buying Ancestry.com The genealogy website operator saw its stock spike on buyout speculation. By Rick Aristotle Munarriz Maybe it’s time for Who Do You Think You Are? to be Continue reading Is Ancestry.com For Sale?
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issues as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Kentucky
Tracing Your Dublin Ancestors is the third book in the Tracing Your [Irish] Ancestors series we have reviewed at this site. The series provides a wealth of information for searching Irish records county by county. According to the author, “this Continue reading Tracing Your Dublin Ancestors
Family Archaeology: Discovering the Family Skeleton and Making it Dance is a combination genealogy primer and family history promotional. This book encourages the reader to discover, or rediscover, their people who make up one’s family tree. With encouragement, the book Continue reading Family Archaeology: Discovering the Family Skeleton and Making it Dance
This interesting article comes from Tampa Bay Online: By SHARON TATE MOODY | Special correspondent Published: June 03, 2012 Much to the excitement of the Cuban-American community, the Florida International University library has acquired the Enrique Hurtado de Mendoza collection. Continue reading Florida International University library Acquires Cuban Genealogy Collection
You don’t need to be a “senior,” or even close, to make use of and enjoy Exploring Our Lives: A Writing Handbook for Senior Adults by Francis E. Kazemek. As the title suggests, this book is designed to help people Continue reading Exploring Our Lives: A Writing Handbook for Senior Adults