Free Access to British Marriage Records 1837-2005 at Ancestry.co.uk April 21-30, 2011

It’s not just royal weddings that are worth remembering. This week, as Kate and William prepare for the happiest day of their lives, look back at equally special days in your family history – using all of Ancestry.co.uk’s official England Continue reading Free Access to British Marriage Records 1837-2005 at Ancestry.co.uk April 21-30, 2011

Costa Rica, England, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, or Arkansas, Maine, Oklahoma, & Texas Posted to FamilySearch.org

The following information was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch: The latest free collection updates might just have what you’re seeking! What a grab bag of records added this week! Let’s see—for its online patrons’ free viewing pleasure, internationally, FamilySearch Continue reading Costa Rica, England, India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Spain, or Arkansas, Maine, Oklahoma, & Texas Posted to FamilySearch.org

The International Society for British Genealogy & Family History Unveils Speakers for Upcoming British Institute

The following was received today from Kathleen Hinckley CG, Office Manager, ISBGFH: WESTMINSTER, Colo., 11 April, 2011—The International Society for British Genealogy and Family History is excited to announce its speakers for this year’s British Institute, to be held from Continue reading The International Society for British Genealogy & Family History Unveils Speakers for Upcoming British Institute

14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)

The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta, FamilySearch: April 5, 2011: Whether you say it maravilloso, wonderlijk, or merveilleux, it all describes this week’s new, free collection updates at FamilySearch.org—marvelous! Researchers with Netherlands roots are going to have Continue reading 14M New Records from Belgium, Canada, Chile, England, Netherlands, Slovakia, S Africa, & the U.S. (OH, VT, & WI)

New Records at FamilySearch.org

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

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

Aging Through the Ages – Study at Genes Reunited

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

New Data Coming to Ancestry.com in 2011

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

Six Million British English & Welsh Wills 1861-1941 Going On Line

Following is an excerpt from a fascinating article dealing with various “famous folks” wills. Ancestry.co.uk is posting 6 million English & Welsh wills running from 1861 to 1941. If you do a Google News search, you’ll come up with all Continue reading Six Million British English & Welsh Wills 1861-1941 Going On Line

Familyrelatives.com Prepares Website for New Data Releases

The following news release was written by FamilyRelatives.com staff: The team at the Family History website Familyrelatives.com is in the final stages of a new website design that will enhance and simplify the way records can be accessed on its Continue reading Familyrelatives.com Prepares Website for New Data Releases

All Kinds of Cool New Stuff Happening at FamilySearch Indexing!

There are many new, upcoming, and completed indexing projects to report in this update from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch. Twelve of the projects below are new (see Current Projects). Included are three Belgian and two Argentina projects. The New York Continue reading All Kinds of Cool New Stuff Happening at FamilySearch Indexing!

Family History Exhibit to Open at the Trowbridge Museum April 4

The following announcement about the opening of a family history exhibition at the Trowbridge Museum in Wiltshire, England is from the March 23, 2009 edition of the Wiltshire Times. Archaeologist, writer and broadcaster Julian Richards will officially open a family Continue reading Family History Exhibit to Open at the Trowbridge Museum April 4

Huge Genealogy Library of 705 Books – all on CD-ROM

CD-ROM Announcement: Genealogy Books on CD-ROM – Volume 1; Compiled by Stemmons Publishing, See: www.stemmonspublishing.com This set of 10 CD-ROMs makes up a massive genealogy library of 705 books. Altogether, there are over 60,000 images, making up 230,643 pages. According Continue reading Huge Genealogy Library of 705 Books – all on CD-ROM

New Databases at The Original Record

The following databases have been added at The Original Record this week: 1802 Middlesex Poll Book A poll to elect two knights of the shire to represent the county of Middlesex, was held at Brentford 13 to 29 July 1802. Continue reading New Databases at The Original Record