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The following was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch.org: Brazil, England, India, Italy, Nicaragua, Spain, and Wales Records Added Also new U.S. records for Delaware, New Hampshire, Texas, and Virginia More fascinating collections were published this week online at FamilySearch.orgó39 Continue reading New Records at FamilySearch.org
The following databases were added this last week at The Original Record: 1269 Rutland Forest Pleas Pleas of the Venison in the county of Rutland heard at Oakham on the morrow of Midsummer Day in the 53rd year of the Continue reading New Databases at the Original Record
AMELIASBURGH [Ontario, Canada] — One of the most prestigious military libraries is now calling Prince Edward County home. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay was in Ameliasburgh last week with MP Daryl Kramp to complete the transfer of the Victoria Cross Continue reading Victoria Cross Library Transferred from Britain to Genealogical Research Centre in Ameliasburgh, Ontario
The following new databases were added at The Original Record this last week. 1278-1279 – Elton, Hemingford and Little Stukeley (Huntingdonshire) Court Rolls Among the Huntingdonshire possessions of Ramsey abbey was the manors of Elton, Hemingford and Little Stukeley. In Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record
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
According to information from the Herald Express, British genealogist Cecil Humphery-Smith has been conned. Although I can’t say I know Mr. Humphery-Smith personally, he and I have corresponded numerous times over the last 25 years. Following is an excerpt from Continue reading Cecil Humphery-Smith OBE, of the Institute of Heraldic & Genealogical Studies, Victimized by Con Man
Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE is annually the biggest genealogy-related live event on Earth. Following is an excerpt from an article about the upcoming extravaganza. Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE 2011 is set to attract thousands Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE 2011 Coming up February 25-27
The following databases have been added at The Original Record this week. The following was written by The Original Records staff: 1272 Northamptonshire Forest Pleas Much of eastern Northamptonshire lay in the jurisdiction of the Forest of Rockingham. Forest pleas Continue reading New Databases this Weeks at The Original Record
The following news release was received from Natasha White, Marketing & PR Executive, Genes Reunited: 100 Centenarians Found on the 1911 census for England & Wales & the Number of Centenarians Quadruples in the Last 30 years The team at Continue reading Aging Through the Ages – Study at Genes Reunited
The following news release was received from Amy Sell at FindMyPast.co.uk: Over 9 million family history records available online today Findmypast.co.uk to host Society’s collection in centenary year Today the Society of Genealogists in London and leading family history website Continue reading Society of Genealogists’ Collection Now Online at FindMyPast.co.uk
The following excerpt is from a family history success story by Gemma Fraser, published in the December 31, 2010 edition of the Edinburgh Evening News. THE closest surviving relatives of a soldier killed in a bomb blast in France more Continue reading Relatives of Fallen Scots WWI Soldier Found
Beginning January 3, the Brits will be able to view a program entitled “Heir Hunters” on their version of the History Channel. In looking at the previews, it looks to be an exciting program. I know a number of folks Continue reading Heir Hunters coming to the British History Channel January 3
According to Ancestry.com, they have a lot of new things in store for us in 2011. The following lists are from their press release of December 27, with details found on their “What’s ahead” webpage. United States Records to be Continue reading New Data Coming to Ancestry.com in 2011
The following was received from Paul Nauta, With FamilySearch: FamilySearch volunteers have some exciting new indexing projects to work on during this holiday season. Recently released projects include records from Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Jamaica, Nicaragua, and the United States. There Continue reading New Indexing Projects at beta.FamilySearch.org for the Holidays