The Interactive 1930 Census FREE at Footnote.com During August

As a Footnote fan and subscriber, I just got the following note: The 1930 US Census is one of the most powerful resources available to anyone who wants to learn more about their ancestors. During the month of August, we’re Continue reading The Interactive 1930 Census FREE at Footnote.com During August

Free 14-day Trial Subscription to dynastree’s Premium Version

The following news release was received from Nils Schnelle, OSN Online Social Networking GmbH: Hamburg, July 29, 2009 – The family network dynastree.com just deployed a new version which comes with several new features and improvements, such as better hinting, Continue reading Free 14-day Trial Subscription to dynastree’s Premium Version

HQRL Announces their Annual Autumn Quest – to be held in Tacoma, Washington

The following announcement was received from Jim Johnson, at the Heritage Quest Research Library, in Sumner, Washington. HQRL is proud to announce that the program for the Heritage Quest Research Library Autumn Quest Seminar to be held at the Tacoma Continue reading HQRL Announces their Annual Autumn Quest – to be held in Tacoma, Washington

Open Forum: Blogging, Social Networking, and Podcasting at the FGS Conference

The following news release was received from George Morgan: Federation of Genealogical Societies 2009 Conference Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 5:00-6:00 PM Statehouse Convention Center, Governor’s Hall IV The Federation of Genealogical Societies is pleased to host an open forum Continue reading Open Forum: Blogging, Social Networking, and Podcasting at the FGS Conference

Expected Bank Fees for the Ancestry.com I.P.O.

The $75,000,000 Ancestry.com I.P.O. is underwritten by five banks/financial institutions. They typically get 7% of the total offering, less their expenses. Since I.P.O.s have been nearly non-existent lately, the banks can crow a bit about making a few bucks from Continue reading Expected Bank Fees for the Ancestry.com I.P.O.

Ancestry.com Raises Concerns about Obtaining and/or Protecting Domain Names

There’s a downside to every business, and looking at the Ancestry.com SEC filing, it’s hard to see anything but the bucket of gold. However, Ancestry.com has cited acquiring country code domain names as a potential risk. That comes with having Continue reading Ancestry.com Raises Concerns about Obtaining and/or Protecting Domain Names

The Free Online Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 is 99% Complete – With 960,000+ Certificates Online

According to an article posted at the Seeking Michigan website, the Michigan death records collection covering the years 1897 to 1920, is almost complete. There are now over 960,000 certificates available at no charge at the site, with the project Continue reading The Free Online Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 is 99% Complete – With 960,000+ Certificates Online

Ancestry.com Expands Online Jewish Family History Record Collection

The following news release was received from Anastasia Tyler: Collaboration with the American Jewish Historical Society and the Routes to Roots Foundation offers online access to more than 200,000 Jewish records. PROVO, Utah, August 2, 2009 – Ancestry.com, the world’s Continue reading Ancestry.com Expands Online Jewish Family History Record Collection

Michael John Neill’s “Case File Clues” Moves to It’s Own Site

My friend, Michael John Neill, who began writing on genealogy when he was just a child* (grin), has moved his Case File Clues column to his own website, where it is now available for an annual subscription of only $15. Continue reading Michael John Neill’s “Case File Clues” Moves to It’s Own Site