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University of Minnesota Researchers Collaborate with Ancestry.com to Create the Most Comprehensive Database of the 1940 Census

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Matthew Deighton at Ancestry.com: MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (4/2/12) – A collaboration between the University of Minnesota and Ancestry.com will create the largest database of detailed information about people and their households ever Continue reading University of Minnesota Researchers Collaborate with Ancestry.com to Create the Most Comprehensive Database of the 1940 Census→

Ancestry.com Partners with Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following News Release was received from Ancestry.com: Ancestry.com Partners with Historical Society of Pennsylvania to Bring the State’s Rich History Online – Family History Leader Adds Millions of State Birth, Marriage and Death Records to its Pennsylvania Vital Record Continue reading Ancestry.com Partners with Historical Society of Pennsylvania→

65,000 Names in Three Indexed Photo Collections from Washington and Oregon

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

We received the following posting from our friends at the Washington State Genealogical Society and thought we would share: Subject: Photo Collection Indexed — 65,000 names primarily from Washington and Oregon The Tri-City Genealogical Society and the CREHST museum (Columbia Continue reading 65,000 Names in Three Indexed Photo Collections from Washington and Oregon→

Latest Updates at FamilySearch.org

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following U.S.A. vital-records oriented databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since January 10th. 10 new data items have been added for nine States. – Updated 23 January 2012. We’ve also updated all five of the GenealogyBlog Continue reading Latest Updates at FamilySearch.org→

New State and School Census Data Posted at FamilySearch.org

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — 3 Comments ↓

The following state and school census oriented databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since my last posting made November 26. New data has been added for Alabama, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, and Washington State. We’ve also updated all five Continue reading New State and School Census Data Posted at FamilySearch.org→

Three Genealogy Powerhouses Join Forces to Publish the 1940 US Census

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Paul Nauta, with FamilySearch. SALT LAKE CITY—Three leading genealogy organizations, Archives.com, FamilySearch International, and findmypast.com, announced today they are joining forces to launch the 1940 US Census Community Project. The ambitious project aims Continue reading Three Genealogy Powerhouses Join Forces to Publish the 1940 US Census→

Cheshire Revealed as a Wonderland of Unusual Finds as New Local Records Go Online

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Amy Sell at findmypast.co.uk Lewis Carroll’s baptism found in Daresbury,11 July 1832. Earthquake hit Cheshire on 18 March 1612. Ancestors of James Bond actor Daniel Craig sold coal and were iron moulders. Over Continue reading Cheshire Revealed as a Wonderland of Unusual Finds as New Local Records Go Online→

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Announces Its New Website

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from Cathy Michelsen, Director of Development at the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society: Members enjoy access to important new digital resources for research on New York families and families with New York connections Continue reading The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Announces Its New Website→

Learning Google Tools for Genealogists

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Google is far more than a basic search engine. While it may have started as a basic engine, the additional tools Google provides for free makes Google an excellent, all-around research assistant. Google Alerts for up to the minute web Continue reading Learning Google Tools for Genealogists→

Familyrelatives.com Adds Scottish Trade Directories Dating Back 185 Years

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The following news release was received from FamilyRelatives.com: How are Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde and the Regent Bridge connected? Familyrelatives.com adds Scottish Trade Directories dating back 185 years. Having released over 40 volumes of Scottish Trade Directories in 2009, Continue reading Familyrelatives.com Adds Scottish Trade Directories Dating Back 185 Years→

Find Irish Prisoners 1790-1920 in Over 3.5 M Entries in Irish Prison Registers Now Online!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

findmypast.ie has now launched exclusive access to the Irish Prison Registers 1790-1920. The collection is made up of over 3.5 million entries across 130,000 pages. Not surprisingly, drunkenness was the most common offence, accounting for 25% of cases! The following Continue reading Find Irish Prisoners 1790-1920 in Over 3.5 M Entries in Irish Prison Registers Now Online!→

New USA Vital Records Data at FamilySearch.org

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — 1 Comment ↓

The following U.S.A. vital-records oriented databases have been added or updated at FamilySearch.org since my last posting made October 2. We’ve also updated all five of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. There were no major changes to the Canadian Continue reading New USA Vital Records Data at FamilySearch.org→

Parish Records Added at GenesReunited.co.uk

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

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→

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