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Shakerism never appealed to me a whole lot. I’ve visited a few historic Shaker compounds over the years, and found that it must not have appealed to many other folks either – for they’re all empty (of live people, that Continue reading Ohio’s Early Shakers Had Few Descendants
I can’t say that I’ve heard a lot of good excuses for grave robbing over the years. I suppose that the main reason is that I just never ran with that crowd. But some guy in Ghana tried to justify Continue reading A Grave Robber’s Defense
It seems that Cleopatra, often thought to have had Greek – Caucasian ancestry, may also have had African ancestry. I know – Elizabeth Taylor didn’t look African at all in Cleopatra. But keep in mind that she was just an Continue reading Cleopatra May Have Had African Ancestry
You might see all kinds of errors and such for the next few hours – maybe even days. I’m currently making all kinds of changes in the Blog – in its look, feel, content and utility. Password requests that were Continue reading GenealogyBlog Upgrades & Maintenance in Process
With Congress’s approval last Tuesday of the omnibus spending bill, the Office of Government Information Services, which will house the new ombudsman for the Freedom of Information Act, received $1 million in start-up funds. OGIS, which will be housed in Continue reading Watch for Changes in the Federal Government’s Freedom of Information Act System
My friend, Dan Lynch, says that Google can be a genealogist’s best friend – or something close to that anyway. Dan spoke at the recently completed Conference on Computerized Family History and Genealogy, held here in Provo this weekend. Following Continue reading Dan Lynch Says that Google Can be a Genealogist’s Best Friend
The following was written by Ontario Genealogical Society staff: The Ontario Genealogical Society’s Toronto Branch will host the Society’s annual conference on May 14-16, 2010, at the Doubletree by Hilton – Toronto Airport. The Ontario Genealogical Society, founded in 1961, Continue reading Ontario Genealogical Society Conference 2010 – Call for Papers
Just One More By Debra Hutsell “Dang it” he said, throwing aside his umpteenth roll of microfilm. Tom rubbed his eyes and aching back. He didn’t have the time to pursue this search, but he didn’t know how to stop. Continue reading Just One More…
Daniel Finkelstein writes an entertaining column called Comment Central that has absolutely nothing to do with genealogy. However, the man writes a killer column. Last December he did a piece called “What’s in a Name?” that I’m still chuckling about. Continue reading What’s in a Name? 10 Cases Where Moniker Maketh the Man
The following News Release was written by Ancestry.ca staff: Collection may provide family history clues for 4.3 million Canadians with Irish heritage. TORONTO, March 11 /CNW/ – Ancestry.ca, Canada’s leading family history website, has launched online the records contained in Continue reading Ancestry.ca Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day With Rare Irish Immigration Records
MORGANTOWN (AP) — A West Virginia coal company has received permission to relocate the remains of 22 people buried in a family cemetery in Monongalia County that dates to the 1800s. Circuit Court Judge Susan Tucker recently approved Patriot Mining Continue reading Judge Okays the Move of West Virginia Cemetery
There’s a fascinating new art display opening on the 22nd at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. Over 60 paintings and sculptures will portray the part played by those of color in the American West. Following is an Continue reading The Black West: Buffalo Soldiers, Black Cowboys & Untold Stories
The name of the Office of Information and Privacy has been changed to the Office of Information Policy. This new name reflects the current mission and function of the Office which is responsible for providing governmentwide policy guidance on implementation Continue reading The Office of Information Policy (OIP)
Alan Mann gives an interesting lecture. I’ve set through many over the years, and always came away knowing something genealogically techie that I hadn’t known before. His lecture on “What’s New in Family History Technology” was reported on by Sharron Continue reading Alan Mann Speaks on “What’s New”
The following news release was written by National Archives staff: Digitizing for Preservation and Access: Past is Prologue WASHINGTON, March 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the National Archives will host its annual preservation conference entitled Digitizing Continue reading National Archives to Hold 23rd Annual Preservation Conference March 26, 2009