Dr. Sam Wheeler Has Been Appointed Illinois State Historian

According to an AP article posted at fox2now.com, Dr. Sam Wheeler has been appointed as the Illinois state historian. He will direct collections and research at the state historical library. Dr. Wheeler has been a research historian at the library, Continue reading Dr. Sam Wheeler Has Been Appointed Illinois State Historian

2.5 Million Crime Records Released by FindMyPast

The following News Release was just received from FindMyPast: This week’s Findmypast Friday marks the release of over 2.5 million historic crime records in association with The National Archives. The release marks the final installment of the Crime, Prisons and Continue reading 2.5 Million Crime Records Released by FindMyPast

German Immigrants in American Church Records – the Series

I am excited to be able to announce that Family Roots Publishing just signed contracts to continue the publication of what was Picton Press’s German Immigrants in American Church Records series of books. Under the direction of Lewis Rohrbach, these Continue reading German Immigrants in American Church Records – the Series

Volunteers at the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy Help Others Locate Their Ancestors

The following teaser is from the July 28, 2016 edition of TheDenverChannel.com: DENVER – Many Colorado Hispanics who have reached retirement age aren’t ready to stop working. Some want to continue contributing to their community, so they do volunteer work. Continue reading Volunteers at the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy Help Others Locate Their Ancestors

450 Year Old Fort San Marcos, On Parris Island, SC, Located and Mapped

The following teaser is from the July 27, 2016 edition of FoxNews.com. PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. – Archaeologists have found the location of a long-sought Spanish fort on the South Carolina coast at the site of what was once the first Continue reading 450 Year Old Fort San Marcos, On Parris Island, SC, Located and Mapped

War-Memorial.co.uk Launches Online

The following press release is from Mark at War-Memorial.co.uk. War-Memorial.co.uk, the brand new website dedicated to Photographing, Transcribing and preserving war memorial records for the future, has just launched online providing a unique service that allows the researcher to find Continue reading War-Memorial.co.uk Launches Online

Annette Burke Lyttle Named 2017 APG Professional Management Conference Coordinator

The following news release is from Kathleen W. Hinckley, CG, Executive Director, Association of Professional Genealogists Lyttle Brings Broad Event-Planning Expertise to Premiere Professional Genealogy Event WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., 11 July 2015 — The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG®) today Continue reading Annette Burke Lyttle Named 2017 APG Professional Management Conference Coordinator