California in the 1940 Census
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Category Archives: Internet Genealogical Research
Ancestry.com Adds Indexes to 15 More States for the 1940 Census
Ancestry.com announced that this morning at 10 AM MST they added 15 more searchable indexed states to the 1940 US Census database. They also say that they are now very well ahead of schedule from their initial completion predictions. and Continue reading Ancestry.com Adds Indexes to 15 More States for the 1940 Census
10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Online volunteers surpassed the previous one-day mark for indexing (transcribing) genealogical records, including the 1940 U.S. Census, as part of the “Five Million Record Challenge” issued by the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. Aiming to propel volunteer Continue reading 10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project
Ancestry.com to Release Second Quarter Financials July 25, 2012
PROVO, Utah, July 11, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOM) will release financial results for its second quarter 2012 on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at approximately 2:00 p.m. MT (4:00 p.m. ET). Following the release, the Company will host Continue reading Ancestry.com to Release Second Quarter Financials July 25, 2012
Ancestry to Open an International Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland
The following excerpt is from an article published in the July 12, 2012 edition of IrishTimes.com: Ancestry.com is to open its international headquarters in Dublin, creating 35 jobs over the next two years. The family history resource will move into Continue reading Ancestry to Open an International Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland
Surry, England’s History Being Digitized and Posted on Ancestry.co.uk
The following press release was found at news.surreycc.gov.uk: Surrey County Council has teamed up with family history website Ancestry.co.uk to publish thousands of historic documents online from as far back as the Tudor period. The records will bring to life Continue reading Surry, England’s History Being Digitized and Posted on Ancestry.co.uk
New at TheOriginalRecord.com
The following is from theoriginalrecord.com: Added this week at theoriginalrecord.com: 1720 – Wigan Poor Rate The poor rate assessment for Wigan is arranged by the seven divisions of the town – Hallgate, Market Street, Millgate, Scholes, Standishgate, Wallgate and Woodhouses Continue reading New at TheOriginalRecord.com
MyHeritage’s New “SuperSearch”
A few days ago, I got a call from Mark Olsen, who works for MyHeritage.com, and its subsidiary, WorldvitalRecords.com. Mark told me that they had a new SuperSearch™ that would search across the MyHeritage sites, and affiliated data. MyHeritage SuperSearch™ Continue reading MyHeritage’s New “SuperSearch”
76M New US Historic Records & Millions more for Brazil, China, Ireland, Italy, Russia, & Spain Added at FamilySearch.org
The following information is from FamilySearch.org: 76 million much-anticipated state census, naturalization, immigration, and vital records were added this week for 22 states, including Ohio, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Since partnering with the National Archives of Italy to Continue reading 76M New US Historic Records & Millions more for Brazil, China, Ireland, Italy, Russia, & Spain Added at FamilySearch.org
Search 65 Million Records from the Original 13 Colonies FREE at Ancestry.com Through July 8
The following was received from Ancestry.com – offering databases that include Revolutionary War records FREE through July 8. Did your family fight for your freedom or work to establish our great nation? FREE through July 8th, make your connection to Continue reading Search 65 Million Records from the Original 13 Colonies FREE at Ancestry.com Through July 8
Ancestry.com Adds its 2 Millionth Member
The following News Release was found at Virtual-Stategy.com: PROVO, Utah, July 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ancestry.com (Nasdaq:ACOM), the world’s largest online family history resource, has added its two-millionth active current subscriber. The milestone recently was reached when Yvonne Ocheltree, Continue reading Ancestry.com Adds its 2 Millionth Member
Major Changes in the 1940 Census Indexed States!
Both Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.com have made major progress this week in posting of Indexes to the 1940 Census. The following info includes indexes that are currently being posted the night of Thursday, June 28-Friday June 29, 2012. Ancestry.com Ancestry.com – Continue reading Major Changes in the 1940 Census Indexed States!
London Tax Records Now Online at Ancestry
The following excerpt is from an article posted in the June 28, 2012 edition of scotsman.com. Millions of historic tax records are published online for the first time today, including famous names such as King George III, naval hero Horatio Continue reading London Tax Records Now Online at Ancestry
FGS Announces $135,000 Donation to War of 1812 Pension Project
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee with FGS. This is exciting news! Estate of Jon Stedman To Help Digitize Important Family History Records June 25, 2012 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the Continue reading FGS Announces $135,000 Donation to War of 1812 Pension Project
North Carolina’s Elon University Newspapers 1920-1970 Digitized, Searchable and Online
Do you have relative’s that attended Elon University? If so, you might want to check out the newly digitized newspapers. The following excerpt is from an article written by Natalie Allison ’13, for the Elon University website. Elon student newspapers Continue reading North Carolina’s Elon University Newspapers 1920-1970 Digitized, Searchable and Online