Guy Fawkes Day – Celebrated in the U.K. every November 5th

Most Americans know nothing of Guy Fawkes or why he’s celebrated every November 5th. However, if the patriots hadn’t won the American Revolution, chances are that we’d be standing around bonfires in the evening of every November 5. Our colonial Continue reading Guy Fawkes Day – Celebrated in the U.K. every November 5th

S&N Genealogy Supplies Announces that RootsMagic 8 UK Edition is Now Available

S&N Genealogy Supplies announced last week that they are releasing RootsMagic 8 UK Edition, the latest version of the award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organising, and sharing your family history easy and enjoyable. RootsMagic 8 boasts an impressive list Continue reading S&N Genealogy Supplies Announces that RootsMagic 8 UK Edition is Now Available

New Data at FindMyPast the Last 2 Weeks

The following was received from FindMyPast.com New records last week (Sept. 25, 2021) England & Wales, Electoral Registers 1910-1932 Spanning 1910-1919, we’ve added a massive 32 million names and 14 million addresses to this exclusive collection. Use them to trace Continue reading New Data at FindMyPast the Last 2 Weeks

American Scots-Irish Research – 20% Off Through Sept. 30, 2021

FRPC is offering the following guidebook at 20% off through Sept 30, 2021: Family Roots Publishing Co. recently released what promises to be a best-selling genealogy research guidebook. American Scots-Irish Research: Strategies and Sources in the Quest for Ulster-Scots Origins Continue reading American Scots-Irish Research – 20% Off Through Sept. 30, 2021

New Warwickshire Vital Records & Newspapers Posted at FindMyPast this Week

The following databases have been posted at FindMyPast this Friday: Warwickshire Parish Records Findmypast have added hundreds of thousands of new baptism, marriage and burial records from St Martin in the Bull Ring, Birmingham. Specifically, the new releases cover: Over Continue reading New Warwickshire Vital Records & Newspapers Posted at FindMyPast this Week

Free Access to All Census Records at MyHeritage Through Sept. 8

MyHeritage is offering free access to all the census records on their site through September 8. Search now. The Census & Voter Lists category on MyHeritage encompasses a vast repository of over 1.3 billion records, including census records from the Continue reading Free Access to All Census Records at MyHeritage Through Sept. 8

More British Research Guides – Discounted 50-70% for Year-End Sales

Family History in the Wars – 50% Off – just $4.00 Military service, especially during war time, can have a traumatic effect on an individual and families alike. Families, both at the time of war and descendants alike can have Continue reading More British Research Guides – Discounted 50-70% for Year-End Sales

British Guides (including England, Ireland & Scotland) – 20 to 75% Off Thru Dec. 31, 2020

The following titles have been added to the Holiday sale for 20% to 75% off – through Dec 31, 2020. Click on the links for more information and/or to order. THE FOLLOWING TITLES DEAL WITH BRITISH AND IRISH RESEARCH: A Continue reading British Guides (including England, Ireland & Scotland) – 20 to 75% Off Thru Dec. 31, 2020

FindMyPast Releases 2 Million Additional Military Records

The following is from Alex Cox at FindMyPast: The War Illustrated 1939-1947 The War Illustrated 1939-1947 was a magazine first published in 1939 following the start of the Second World War. The series was edited by Sir John Hammerton and Continue reading FindMyPast Releases 2 Million Additional Military Records

Over One Million RAF Operations Record Books Released on TheGenealogist

The following is from Nick Thorne at TheGenealogist: TheGenealogist has expanded its unique collection of searchable RAF Operations Record Books with the addition of 1.2 Million new records for aircrew operations. Operations Record Books (ORBs) are official air force documents Continue reading Over One Million RAF Operations Record Books Released on TheGenealogist

New WWII Records Posted at FindMyPast This Past Week

The following is from Alex Cox at FindMyPast: Findmypast is continuing their month of Second World War releases with new photographs of fallen soldiers and records of those who served on the Home Front. Durham Home Guard 1939-1945 Did your Continue reading New WWII Records Posted at FindMyPast This Past Week

Five Popular Scots Research Guides – on sale for 15% off Through May 22, 2020

The following five titles, all dealing with Scots research are on sale for 15% off through May 22, 2020. Discover Scottish Church Records, 2nd ed.; by Chris Paton; 2016; 92 pp: Reg. $19.95 – On sale for just $16.96. Discover Continue reading Five Popular Scots Research Guides – on sale for 15% off Through May 22, 2020

New or Updated Database Collections at FamilySearch the Week of Sept. 30, 2019

The following was received from FamilySearch: Search these new records and images by clicking on the collection links below, or go to FamilySearch to search over 8 billion free names and record images. Find and share this announcement online from the FamilySearch Newsroom. Country Collection Indexed Records Digital Continue reading New or Updated Database Collections at FamilySearch the Week of Sept. 30, 2019

Records Posted at FindMyPast the Week Prior to Oct. 4, 2019

The following databases at FindMyPast were posted or updated the week prior to October 4, 2019. The following is from FindMyPast. Pennsylvania Cemetery & Burial 1700-1950 Were your ancestors laid to rest in Pennsylvania? Search over 276,000 new and exclusive Continue reading Records Posted at FindMyPast the Week Prior to Oct. 4, 2019

New Records Available at Findmypast – Friday, September 13, 2019

The following online records have been posted at FindMyPast and were announced Friday, September 13, 2019. Thanks to Niall Cullen, at FindMyPast for the information. Berkshire Marriages Index Over 63,000 additional records have been added to 16 parishes across the county. Continue reading New Records Available at Findmypast – Friday, September 13, 2019