Thanks to Paul Nauta for the following info:
20 May 2009: Thirteen collections were added or updated on the FamilySearch Record Search pilot—over 3.5 million new records. International researchers will be excited to know that collections were added for Brazil, Czech Republic, and Italy.
In the United States, collections were added for Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina. These collections can be searched for free at the FamilySearch.org Records Search pilot (click Search Records, and then click Record Search pilot).
Special thanks to the FamilySearch volunteers who helped create the 2 million indexed names published this week!
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,500 family history centers in 70 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Irish Roots Magazine – The only magazine totally dedicated to Irish ancestral research and which includes the entire Island of Ireland will have an informative review of http://www.pilot.familysearch.org in their next June issue which will be out shortly.
The Massachusetts Genealogical Council annual seminar and meeting will be held on July 18, 2009 at the LaCava Center at Bentley University in Waltham MA. Our featured speaker will be Paula Stuart-Warren, a national known genealogy and historical researcher. Ms. Warren is a course coordinator for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy and has lectured at the NGS and FGS conferences since 1993. Paula’s topics for the day will include:
-Using the Resources of the Family History Library
– What Next? Developing Step-by-Step Research Plans
– American Indian Research (Panel Discussion)
– Becoming a Professional Genealogist (Panel Discussion)
The day will feature special guest Vincent J. Cannato, PhD, associate professor of history at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Dr. Connato will discuss his new book, American Passage-The History of Ellis Island
Highlights of the seminar will include updates on legislation affecting genealogists’ access to records on a national and state level. The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) will sponsor lectures on: Using DNA in Your Genealogy, Internet Websites for Family History, and Getting the Most from NEHGS (online and offline).
The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA) will sponsor four lectures of Irish family history interest including First Generation Irish and Genealogical Resources of the State Library of Massachusetts.
Join us for this exciting and comprehensive program with something for everyone!
http://www.massgencouncil.org for more information and registration under “2009 Seminar Registration” and “2009 Seminar Information”