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Here are the most recent USA Census & Tax Records AND Canadian Vital Records related databases updated at Family Search.org. We have also updated the following records on this site: USA State, Territorial & School Censuses and Tax Records Continue reading Updates to USA Census & Tax Records AND Canadian Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org
The following News Release was received from FamilySearch on November 29, 2012: FamilySearch added more than 18.1 million free indexed records and digital images to its growing collections. Recent additions include more than 6 million images from Oklahoma Probate Records Continue reading New Records at FamilySearch.org for Brazil, Italy, Portugal, & the U.S.A.
Here are recent USA marriage-record related databases updated at Family Search.org. We have also updated the following records on this site: United States Marriage Documents & Indexes Found at FamilySearch.org THE FOLLOWING MARRIAGE RECORD RELATED DATABASES WERE POSTED Continue reading FamilySearch.org USA Marriage Record Databases Update
The following excerpt is from the November 19, 2012 edition of brownwoodnews.com: Brownwood Texas Genealogical Library announces that it is the newest FamilySearch affiliate library. The new designation means library patrons will have greater and more convenient access to the Continue reading Brownwood Texas Genealogical Library the Latest FamilySearch Affiliate Library
Here are recent birth-record related databases updated at Family Search.org. We have also updated the following records on this site: United States Birth & Christening Records Found at FamilySearch.org THE FOLLOWING BIRTH RECORD RELATED DATABASES WERE POSTED OR Continue reading Birth Record Databases Updated at FamilySearch.org
The following was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch.org: SALT LAKE CITY (November 2, 2012) – FamilySearch was recently recognized for its “continued dedication and support” of African family history research at the 2nd International Black Genealogy Summit, held at Continue reading FamilySearch Recognized for “Continued Dedication and Support” at 2nd International Black Genealogy Summit
I received this Update from FamilySearch indexing on 2 November 2012: U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Community Project Half-way to 2012 Goal of 30 Million Records In August of this year, FamilySearch announced its next major U.S. community project-U.S. Immigration and Continue reading Family Search Indexing Update
FamilySearch added 2.7 million indexed records and digital images to its growing collection, with a large portion being added to the Iowa County Marriages collection. The latest update to the Iowa County collection makes it 86 percent complete. The update Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Large Update to Iowa County Marriages Collection & New Records for Dorset, England, Parish Registers, and Boston Passenger Lists
FamilySearch.org recently posted an excellent blog pointing to resources for learning to capture an oral history. Here is an abstract from that blog: Online Resources for Learning About Creating Oral Histories October 16, 2012 By Guest Blogger With the advent Continue reading Learning to Create an Oral History
The following was received from FamilySearch: Current and Completed Projects To view a list of currently available indexing projects, along with their record language and completion percentage, visit the FamilySearch indexing updates page. To learn more about individual projects, view Continue reading FamilySearch Indexing Projects Update
The following is from FamilySearch: Join FamilySearch indexing for its first video contest: Genealogists Say “Thanks!” Here’s your chance to say thank you to the indexers who have helped you find your ancestors. Create a short video that is one Continue reading Genealogists Say “Thanks” Video Contest
The FamilySearch.org’s Learning Center offers hundreds of online courses to assist genealogists with their research skills. A recent article on FamilySearch’s blog indicates the addition of new lessons. The following list appears on the blog: Using the Family History Library Continue reading FamilySearch.org Adds to Its Learning Center Lessons
The new beta site for Family History Books is available, and a great opportunity for researchers to familiarize themselves with what is likely to become a very popular service. “Family History Books is a collection of more than 40,000 digitized Continue reading FamilySearch is Working on Adding Family History Books
The following News Release is from FamilySearch.org: 22 August 2012: North American Indexing Volunteers Invited to Join New US Immigration & Naturalization Community Project More than 160,000 volunteer indexers made the 1940 U.S. Census available for searching in just five Continue reading North American Indexing Volunteers Invited to Join New US Immigration & Naturalization Community Project
In a blog at familysearch.org, readers are introduced to managers, staffers, and research consultants from the Family History Library: Meet Family History Library Staff Whether you’re just getting started, or need to determine the hometown of your potato famine Irish Continue reading The Family History Library Wants You to get to Know Their Staff