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The following U.S.A. and Canada vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. We’ve also updated all of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. See: United States Birth & Christening Records Found at FamilySearch.org United States Marriage Continue reading New & Updated USA Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org
FamilySearch added new searchable collections online this week for Nevada and South Africa plus additional free records for Austria, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Korea, Peru, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Search these diverse collections and 2.8 billion Continue reading New Collections from Nevada and South Africa at FamilySearch.org
Each month the Family History Library adds new books to its collection. From patent rolls to individually produced family histories, these books are collected and cataloged. Many represent recent research but may provided information dating back centuries. To see what Continue reading New Books at the Family History Library
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
The following U.S.A. and Canada vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. We’ve also updated all of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. See: United States Birth & Christening Records Found at FamilySearch.org United States Marriage Continue reading New & Updated USA Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org
You probably already use FamilySearch. But, how often have you taken advantage of the site’s wikis to improve your research. Some of you are highly proficient in specific areas of research. Now is your opportunity to contribute. You can add Continue reading Creating Research Wikis at FamilySearch
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
The following U.S.A. and Canada vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. We’ve also updated all of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. See: United States Birth & Christening Records Found at FamilySearch.org United States Marriage Continue reading New & Updated USA & Canada Vital Records Databases at FamilySearch.org
The following U.S.A. vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. This blog covers 76 new and updated entries. We’ve also updated four of our five of the GenealogyBlog Online Database Links Files. See: United States Birth Continue reading 76 New & Updated USA Vital Records, State & School Census, and Tax Record Databases Posted at FamilySearch.org
The following news release was received from FamilySearch.org: FamilySearch published new, free records online for Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, England, Georgia, Indonesia, Italy, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, and the United States. The Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Millions of Records for Belgium, China, Philippines, and the U.S. – 20 States Now Completed for the 1940 Census
The following news release was received from FamilySearch.org: More than 120 projects are currently available from countries outside the U.S., representing 16 languages. Since the first of the year, new projects have been launched from Bolivia, Paraguay, Switzerland, and the Continue reading Growing Need for International FamilySearch Indexers
The following news release was received from Maryanne Taylor: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH ⎯ Genealogists and family history enthusiasts looking for help with research in Denmark will be interested in classes held at the Family History Library in July. A Continue reading The Family History Library Hosts Free Research Series on Danish Research
Oklahoma is the 19th state to be completely indexed. More information on the current project status is available on the FamilySearch Blog. Here are some of the details: We have indexed 62.3% of the census and are moving along at a Continue reading 1940 Census Update as of 13 June 2012
The following press release was offered by FamilySearch: 1940 U.S. Census Community Project Makes Historic Records For 18 States Searchable By Name, Celebrates Milestone Of 75 Million Names Indexed Through National Volunteer Effort More than Half of the 1940 U.S. Continue reading 1940 U.S. Census Community Project Makes Historic Records For 18 States Searchable By Name, Celebrates Milestone Of 75 Million Names Indexed Through National Volunteer Effort
The following article is courtesy of Harper Anderson & FamilySearch.org: With the recent release of the 1940 Census there’s never been a better time to start discovering your family history. But with over 3.8 million digitized 1940 census data sheets Continue reading On the Street Where They Lived – 3 Ways to Find an Ancestor’s Address in the 1940 Census