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Prologue: Ask someone on the street why a census is taken in the United States every ten years. A common answer might be, “for taxes.” Several people might answer, “for reapportioning the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives.” Both Continue reading Why a Census?
I’ve not done a lot of blogging for the last several months. Something had to give, and it was my writing and social media. I don’t make a big deal about my troubles, so this may be the first my Continue reading Don’t Miss That Step…
The following article by my friend Bill Dollarhide is a comprehensive listing of data and links relating to the 1880 United States Federal Census Short Forms: Prologue: In 1880, for the first time, the all new Census Office in Washington, Continue reading The 1880 Census Short Forms & Where to Find Them
Prologue: The historic federal census schedules from 1790-1940 are open to the public and comprise important genealogical sources used by family historians. The census population schedules (the name lists) are subject to a federal privacy law which restricts public access Continue reading The U.S. Census Bureau’s Age Search Service
The following was received from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY, UT (8 January 2019), In 2018, FamilySearch added hundreds of millions of searchable free images and indexes of historical records from all around the world. The records came from locations such as Germany, Sweden, France, Ireland, Italy, Continue reading FamilySearch’s Top Record Collections of 2018
The following news release was received from Jim Power at NEHGS: As Tributes Pour in Celebrating the Life of the 41st President, Genealogists at New England Historic Genealogical Society Provide a Look at Famous Relatives of George H. W. Bush Continue reading Famous Relatives of George H. W. Bush
Family Roots Publishing is now printing Unlock the Past publications in the USA. One of the latest to come off the press is Eric and Rosemary Kopittke’s German words for family historians Handy Guide – a helpful new (2018) and Continue reading NEW – German words for family historians Handy Guide
Written in English by Kevan Hansen, the volumes were principally written to help family historians resolve where their family may have gone to church – and left vital records behind that may be seen today. The series is still in Continue reading Map Guide to German Parish Registers Vol. 1-57
FRPC again brought in a stock of The Family Tree Italian Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Italy, by Melanie D. Holtz, and we’re running a 20% off sale on the volume. The book is just $21.59, Reg. Continue reading The F.T. Italian Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Family Tree In Italy – 20% Off
FRPC again brought in a stock of The Family Tree Irish Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Ireland, by Claire Santry, and we’re running a 20% off sale on the volume. The book is just $21.59, Reg. $26.99. Continue reading The F.T. Irish Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Ireland – 20% Off
The National Genealogical Society recently released several new guides for their Research in the States Series. One of them deals with the state of Rhode Island, and was written by Diane LacLean Boumenot and Maureen Alice Taylor. Research in Rhode Continue reading New – Rhode Island: NGS Research in the States Series
The National Genealogical Society recently released several new guides for their Research in the States Series. One of them deals with the state of Massachusetts, and was written by my good friend, David Allen Lambert. The following is from the Continue reading NEW – Massachusetts: NGS Research in the States Series, by David Allen Lambert – 2018
“Throughout Michigan’s varied and fascinating history, its people have been leaders. They have led the nation in the production of automobiles, iron and copper, lumber, and many agricultural products. Of even greater importance, Michigan citizens have been leaders in the Continue reading Michigan – NGS Research in the States Series – Revised and Updated 2018
Prologue: The original 1890 census population schedules (the name lists) were involved in a 1921 fire that took place in the Commerce Building in Washington, DC. Of the 1890 population of nearly 63 million people, a total of 6,160 names Continue reading Substitute Name Lists for the Lost 1890 Federal Census – Part 2: National & Montana to Wyoming
The following excerpt is from an article by Matt Dutton posted at the Herald-Whig website Oct. 23, 2018. PLEASANT HILL, Illinois: The Harman House Museum no longer has to contend with the limited space issues it has faced for the Continue reading Pleasant Hill, Illinois Harman House Museum Dedicates 3-floor Expansion