FREE Access to All Irish Resources on AmericanAncestors.org from March 15-22

The following news release is from NEHGS: Unique Databases, Boston Catholic Records, “How-to” Irish Research Guides, a Webinar, and More Resources Available with Free Guest Registration AmericanAncestors.org/Irish March 14, 2017 — Boston, Massachusetts—Honor your Irish heritage this St. Patrick’s Day Continue reading FREE Access to All Irish Resources on AmericanAncestors.org from March 15-22

TLC Reveals the New Celebrities for the Seventh Season of Who Do You Think You Are?

The following is from Danielle Matlin at discovery.com: New season premieres Sunday, March 5 at 10/9c TLC’s Emmy Award-winning series, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? returns this spring with a new group of celebrities ready to delve into their Continue reading TLC Reveals the New Celebrities for the Seventh Season of Who Do You Think You Are?

German Immigrants in American Church Records – Vol. 19: Missouri (excluding St. Louis County) – Now Shipping

Roger P. Minert, PhD, AG and a team of researchers at BYU are currently involved in a project wherein they read and extract German-American vital records from historic local church vital records. These church records often pinpoint German origins in Continue reading German Immigrants in American Church Records – Vol. 19: Missouri (excluding St. Louis County) – Now Shipping

Two Classic New York Vital Records books – on sale as a bundle for 55% Off Thru December 17

FRPC made a special purchase of 10,000 Vital Records of Central New York 1813-1850 and 10,000 Vital Records for Western New York 1809-1850 – two classic hard-back vital records volumes written by the late Fred Q. Bowman – for the Continue reading Two Classic New York Vital Records books – on sale as a bundle for 55% Off Thru December 17

Get a Free Tracing Your Germanic Ancestors With Purchase of $20 or more – thru Thursday, Nov 17

To encourage early Christmas sales, as well as a celebration of Veteran’s Day, FRPC is offering a free copy of my Tracing Your Germanic Ancestors (a $9.95 value) with any purchase of $20 or more of in-stock items sold at Continue reading Get a Free Tracing Your Germanic Ancestors With Purchase of $20 or more – thru Thursday, Nov 17

Brandenburg Reverse Place Name Indexes – First Edition – On Sale for 60% Off – Just $5.98 – While supplies last.

A while back, Family Roots Publishing took on the publication of Roger Minert’s German Reverse Place Name Indexes. In the process, FRPC acquired first editions of some of the books – including the Brandenburg volume. It’s basically the same book Continue reading Brandenburg Reverse Place Name Indexes – First Edition – On Sale for 60% Off – Just $5.98 – While supplies last.

Man Who Intentionally Disappeared 23 Years Ago Found by Someone Compiling Their Family History Using Ancestry.com

The following is from an October 27, 2016 article posted at DailyMail.com A married father who vanished from his home without a trace 23 years ago was found living in a different state with an entirely new family. Richard Hoagland Continue reading Man Who Intentionally Disappeared 23 Years Ago Found by Someone Compiling Their Family History Using Ancestry.com

The Illinois Genealogical Society Announces Their 2017 FREE Monthly Webinar Program

The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) just announced the continuation of its popular FREE monthly webinar program in 2017. FamilySearch sponsors the program, allowing the webinars to be free to all. Registration for the 2017 webinars is now open. Following Continue reading The Illinois Genealogical Society Announces Their 2017 FREE Monthly Webinar Program

Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2016 Election Results

October 28, 2016 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS officers and board members. The election was conducted online September 1-30, with all FGS delegates eligible to vote. Office Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2016 Election Results

The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Will Keynote & Judge at RootsTech 2017

The following news release was received from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 27 October 2016) — RootsTech, the largest family history conference in the world, is pleased to welcome the popular Italian-American celebrity chef, Buddy Valastro, also known as the Continue reading The Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Will Keynote & Judge at RootsTech 2017

Project Brings Rochester State Hospital Patients’ Stories to Light

According to an article posted in the October 14, 2016 edition of Post Bulletin, “Elisa Skjordal was a 27-year-old mother of two young girls when she died as a patient at the Rochester (Minnesota) )State Hospital.” The white wooden cross Continue reading Project Brings Rochester State Hospital Patients’ Stories to Light