Findmypast.co.uk to Offer Canterbury Cathedral Records

The following Press Release was issued by Findmypast.co.uk: FINDMYPAST.CO.UK TO PUBLISH CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL RECORDS ON THE WEB Project announced to increase access to over a million baptism, marriage and burial records dating back to 1538 First time that images of Continue reading Findmypast.co.uk to Offer Canterbury Cathedral Records

Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas

Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas. See a review below: Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas: A Complete Digest of the Records of All the Countries of the Western Hemisphere is the most comprehensive collection of information on colonial period Continue reading Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas

German Churches in New York Help Descendents Find Links to the Old Country

For many genealogists researching their immigrant ancestors, one of the most difficult tasks may be in identifying in what city their ancestor lived in or was born in before coming to America. While many filed proper birth, marriage, and death Continue reading German Churches in New York Help Descendents Find Links to the Old Country

A Small, Green, and Incredibly Useful Guide to Catholic Records

There is a very good chance that somewhere in your family’s past you have Catholic ancestors. If so, then a small, green handbook compiled some years ago by the Indiana Historical Society may be just the little treasure you need Continue reading A Small, Green, and Incredibly Useful Guide to Catholic Records

Diocese Research — Finding Your Family’s U.S. Catholic Records

The Catholic Church has been keeping key vital records of religious ceremonies and events for hundreds of years. Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and other events have been well documented and serve as key vital records in genealogical research. Local parishes keep Continue reading Diocese Research — Finding Your Family’s U.S. Catholic Records

Parish Records Added at GenesReunited.co.uk

The following news release was received from GenesReunited staff on October 14, 2011: UK family history site Genes Reunited have added Parish records to their growing record collection. Today sees the launch of over 35 million baptism, marriage and burial Continue reading Parish Records Added at GenesReunited.co.uk

Records Posted from Belgium, England, Nicaragua, Peru, Russia, USA, & Mexico at FamilySearch.org

Mexico Collections Account for 6 Million of 8 Million New Images New Records From Belgium, England, Nicaragua, Peru, Russia 23 August 2011 – Along with six million images added to Mexico collections at FamilySearch.org this week, additions were made to Continue reading Records Posted from Belgium, England, Nicaragua, Peru, Russia, USA, & Mexico at FamilySearch.org

Old Drawyer’s Presbyteran Church & Cemetery in Odessa, Delaware Celebrates 300 Years

The following excerpt is from an article published in the April 26, 2011 edition of the Middletown Transcript. Odessa, Delaware: With spring in full swing and June just around the corner, the Friends of Old Drawyers are hard at work Continue reading Old Drawyer’s Presbyteran Church & Cemetery in Odessa, Delaware Celebrates 300 Years

Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org

CANADIAN VITAL RECORDS AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last updated: 5 November 2015 The following Canadian Vital Records Databases are now posted at FamilySearch.org. I update this listing as new material is posted. Note that many of the “number of records” are marked Continue reading Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org

The Archdiocese of New Orleans Posts Online Database of African-American Slave Vital Records

February 1, 2011, New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced that previously unpublished sacramental records dating from before Louisiana’s statehood are now being made available online. “It is especially exciting that we are able to make this announcement today, as we Continue reading The Archdiocese of New Orleans Posts Online Database of African-American Slave Vital Records

FamilySearch Kicks Off 2011 with the Addition of 90 Million New Online Records

The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: FamilySearch Kicks Off 2011 with the Addition of 90 Million New Online Records Includes 18 Million Digital Images from 13 Countries No doubt family history enthusiasts will have a Continue reading FamilySearch Kicks Off 2011 with the Addition of 90 Million New Online Records

Replacement Records for Missing Saxony Parish Registers

My friend, Jim Beidler, writes of the lack of extant Saxony parish records – and the alternate sources that are helpful for genealogists in his January 2, 2011 Roots & Branches column published in the Lebanon Daily News. Following is Continue reading Replacement Records for Missing Saxony Parish Registers

Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston Holds a Treasure-Trove of Genealogy Data

The following excerpt from a much longer article published in the December 13, 2010 edition of the Braintree Patch, tells us that thousands of Catholic sacramental records of the Archdiocese of Boston are available for research at Braintree, Massachusetts. When Continue reading Archives of the Archdiocese of Boston Holds a Treasure-Trove of Genealogy Data

Pasadena, California’s Holy Family Church Publishes History Book

And here’s another church history recently published… I absolutely love church histories, and would be delighted if all churches produced these once in a while. I think it should be a “requirement.” Not enforceable, of course, but these things are Continue reading Pasadena, California’s Holy Family Church Publishes History Book

New Book – “The Episcopal Church(es) of Saint Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange, NJ, 1859-2009” Now Available

The following teaser is from an article by Marcia Worth found in the December 28, 2010 edition of the South Orange Patch. As the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion begins its 152nd year in South Orange, church Continue reading New Book – “The Episcopal Church(es) of Saint Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange, NJ, 1859-2009” Now Available