Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Back To School: Types of School Records - Part 2

School records come in a variety of forms. Not all supply detailed information. Some present just vital statistics while others delve into the behavior and activities of students.

To read the complete article, visit "Back To School: Types of School Records - Part 2".

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Dundurn Group Partners With FamilyLink.com, Inc. To Bring More Than 400 Genealogical and Historical Books Online

PROVO, UT, September 29, 2008 — [[Dundurn Group]], one of the largest publishers of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction books in Canada, recently partnered with WorldVitalRecords.com to host more than 400 titles from its 2,000-book collection.

"We are keen to start doing business with WorldVitalRecords.com and look forward to a successful partnership with them," said Beth Bruder, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Dundurn Group. "We have wanted to extend our reach into the field of history and genealogy and feel like this is the right fit."

Some of the Dundurn titles include The Genealogist's Internet, 100 Canadian Heroines, Christian Names in Local and Family History, DNA and Family History: How Genetic Testing Can Advance Your Genealogical Research, Maps for Family and Local History: The Records of the Tithe, Valuation Office and National Farm Surveys and Strangers at Our Gates: Canadian Immigration and Immigration Policy, 1540 - 2006.

The Dundurn Collection online at [[WorldVitalRecords.com]] contains a variety of records ranging from maps, to immigration records to introductory guides to guides for researching family history online.

"WorldVitalRecords.com collects a variety of content from many recognized family history and genealogical sources," said Yvette Arts, Director of Content Partnerships, FamilyLink.com, Inc. "The Dundurn Group databases are a great example of rich content that covers areas of research, that are not usually included in ordinary genealogical collections."

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Thursday, September 25, 2008

[GenWeekly] Beyond the Index

Indexes are invaluable tools for accessing original information; however, they are subject to error and can be deceiving.

To read the complete article, visit "Beyond the Index".

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[GenWeekly] The Arts in New Orleans

Music,dance, art, and Mardi Gras. New Orleans is known for its entertainment. That is nothing new. But why New Orleans?

To read the complete article, visit "The Arts in New Orleans".

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surname meaning

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Thursday, September 18, 2008

[GenWeekly] The Ethnicity of New Orleans Immigrants

The ethnicity of New Orleans arrivals varied greatly. So who were they?

To read the complete article, visit "The Ethnicity of New Orleans Immigrants".

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ephemera

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[GenWeekly] Sharing Old Photos

Pretty much everyone has a collection of old photos, many with minimal to no identifying information. Such photos typically end up at the bottom of the picture box and stored away -- sometimes even thrown away. Today there are options for sharing these old photos.

To read the complete article, visit "Sharing Old Photos".

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Thursday, September 11, 2008

microfiche

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[GenWeekly] Migration Patterns Reflected by Township Government

Even genealogists might be surprised to learn that townships can reflect migration patterns.

To read the complete article, visit "Migration Patterns Reflected by Township Government".

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[GenWeekly] Memoirs versus Written History

Ideas for writing and presenting your family history.

To read the complete article, visit "Memoirs versus Written History".

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Chinese-Canadians Immigrants Now Online

All of the records kept by the federal government to document them as they came to Canada were gathered by the Library and Archives Canada (LAC).

To read the complete article, visit "Chinese-Canadians Immigrants Now Online".

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Footnote.com Takes Social Networking into the Past

Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote, demonstrated Footnote Pages to an audience of over 1,500 investors, bloggers, and major media outlets. Described as Facebook for the Deceased, these pages feature a photo gallery, an interactive timeline and map, and other tools that bring people together to create a more colorful and rich picture of the past.

To read the complete article, visit "Footnote.com Takes Social Networking into the Past".

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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

23andMe and Ancestry.com Partner to Extend Access to Genetic Ancestry Expertise

23andMe, Inc., the industry leader in personal genetics, and Ancestry.com, the world's largest online family history resource with nearly 3 million active users and 875,000 subscribers, have teamed up to provide improved genetic information to Ancestry.com's DNA customers.

To read the complete article, visit "23andMe and Ancestry.com Partner to Extend Access to Genetic Ancestry Expertise".

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

New National Personnel Records Center to be Built in St. Louis

The new facility will replace the 1950s-era Military Personnel Records Center now at 9700 Page Avenue in St. Louis and a portion of the Civilian Personnel Records Center on Winnebago Road in St. Louis.

To read the complete article, visit "New National Personnel Records Center to be Built in St. Louis".

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microfilm

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[GenWeekly] The Pineapple as a Symbol of Colonial Prosperity

Interesting facts about the symbolism of the pineapple.

To read the complete article, visit "The Pineapple as a Symbol of Colonial Prosperity".

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[GenWeekly] Genetic Genealogy and Family Tree Research, Part 2

While genetic genealogy (DNA testing) is not a replacement for traditional genealogy research methods, it is a useful new tool that can sometimes bridge gaps where paper trails have dried up. Part 2 of this two-part article presents an overview of the National Geographic five-year worldwide Genographic DNA Project and some DNA success stories.

To read the complete article, visit "Genetic Genealogy and Family Tree Research, Part 2".

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Ancestry.com Launches Global Public Indexing Initiative and Announces First Collaboration With the Federation of Genealogical So

Ancestry.com Introduces the World Archives Project to Preserve and Provide Online Access to Historical Records

To read the complete article, visit "Ancestry.com Launches Global Public Indexing Initiative and Announces First Collaboration With the Federation of Genealogical So".

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

National Archives Introduces New Genealogy Programs

These programs, which are free and open to the public, will be held in Room G-24 of the National Archives Building located at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

To read the complete article, visit "National Archives Introduces New Genealogy Programs".

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Back To School: What Type of Information Can You Expect to Find in School Records - Part 1

It may be time for you to research their school records — secondary resources, often overlooked by novice genealogists and an excellent way to mold an image of your ancestors as people and not just names in your family tree.

To read the complete article, visit "Back To School: What Type of Information Can You Expect to Find in School Records - Part 1".

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9 Million Historic Philadelphia Records Now Searchable Online

Announcement Coincides with National Genealogy Conference in Philadelphia

To read the complete article, visit "9 Million Historic Philadelphia Records Now Searchable Online".

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