More New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

Again, more new databases have recently been added to the many other “small databases” located at Family Tree Connection. The following databases are now available to search: ALABAMA Ensley High School 1946 Graduation – Birmingham Public Schools, Graduation Exercises of Continue reading More New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

Pequot Library’s Family & Local History Collection in Fairfield, Connecticut, to Open Saturday with a Special Program

FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT: The Pequot Library’s Family and Local History Collection, which had been in storage during the library’s renovation will re-open to the public with a special exhibit this next Saturday. The collection, part of the library’s nationally known Special Continue reading Pequot Library’s Family & Local History Collection in Fairfield, Connecticut, to Open Saturday with a Special Program

More New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

Again, more new databases have recently been added to the many other “small databases” located at Family Tree Connection. As you folks know, I highly recommend the Family Tree Connection website, as it’s one of the few places where new Continue reading More New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

The following new Databases have recently been added to the many other “small databases” located at Family Tree Connection. I highly recommend the Family Tree Connection website, as it’s one of the few places where new “small databases” are consistently Continue reading New Small Databases at Family Tree Connection

Digital Books From the L.O.C. for Genealogists at the Internet Archive

An article titled Scanning Project Digitizes 25,000 US Library of Congress Books, by Art Chimes, caught my eye today. I’d previously read that Library of Congress volumes were being posted at www.archive.org, but had not spent any time checking it Continue reading Digital Books From the L.O.C. for Genealogists at the Internet Archive

Connecticut Nutmegger Going Online at the NEHGS Website

The New England Historic Genealogical Society announced this week that they are now now posting a searchable database version of the Connecticut Nutmegger. This is a collaborative project with the Connecticut Society of Genealogists. According to the news item in Continue reading Connecticut Nutmegger Going Online at the NEHGS Website

Winsted, Connecticut’s Beardsley & Memorial Library’s Microfilm Readers Need an Upgrade

The Public library in Winsted, Connecticut is asking for donations. Their microfilm readers are beyond repair. Following is an excerpt from an article about the need. WINSTED — Much of Winsted’s history is noted in newspapers, census records, minutes and Continue reading Winsted, Connecticut’s Beardsley & Memorial Library’s Microfilm Readers Need an Upgrade

Find Your Family at the Connecticut Historical Society

The Connecticut historical Society in Hartford is a great place to research your New England family. The museum’s Library and Research Center houses more than 125,000 volumes relating to Connecticut, New England and U.S. history. It includes Connecticut town and Continue reading Find Your Family at the Connecticut Historical Society

Grant to Godfrey Memorial Library Makes Three Standard Middlesex County Histories Available Free Online

The following was written by Godfrey staff: Middletown CT (September 22, 2008) – Three basic sources for anyone researching the history, biography, or genealogy of Middlesex County, Connecticut, are now available in their entirety free to the public at the Continue reading Grant to Godfrey Memorial Library Makes Three Standard Middlesex County Histories Available Free Online

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. Announces its 20th Annual Literary Awards Contest

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. announces its 20th annual Literary Awards Contest. Categories are Genealogy, Family History and Genealogical Resource Publication. Books published in or after 1999 are eligible. All must have a connection to New England. The Fledgling Continue reading The Connecticut Society of Genealogists, Inc. Announces its 20th Annual Literary Awards Contest