http://news.genealogytoday.com/ Recent articles and news published by Genealogy Today en-us December 28, 2008 http://news.genealogytoday.com/gentoday.gif http://news.genealogytoday.com/ 120 60 http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2681 Amid the speed of the modern world, Christmas seems to be a time when most people stop to reflect back on simpler times--times when the scent of wood smoke wafted through the chilly air, when bands of carolers sang joyous holiday songs, when neighbors and friends greeted each other. No other holiday in America boasts such a wealth of traditions and customs. 20/Dec/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2676 The following are some ideas for contacting living relatives about your shared family history. 11/Dec/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2665 Words and phrases from the fields of ranching and farming have been around since the time of our ancestors. This second of two articles on the topic examines some of these terms and their origins. 11/Dec/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2674 Footnote.com and the National Archives and Records Administration announced today the release of the first ever interactive World War II collection, which includes an interactive version of the USS Arizona Memorial, WWII Hero Pages, and WWII photos and documents previously unavailable on the internet. 08/Dec/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1554 New Orleans was a port most immigrants merely passed through on their way elsewhere. But by 1823, there were dozens of commercial houses conducting business in the Second City of the United States. 04/Dec/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2671 Yes, you can give genealogy related gifts to the non-genealogists in your family. Many of these gift ideas will not take much time and may just require you to gather some photos or documents and head to your computer or to your nearby copy shop. 04/Dec/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2669 A person's occupation defines themGÇôtheir character, their level of education, and eventually their location. But many family genealogists neglect to consider what their ancestors did for a living. 28/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2667 Friends, especially close friends, may very well have information to share about your ancestor . . . or you may information to share with them. 27/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2664 Many words and phrases we use today had their origins in the early activities of farming and ranching. Here we examine a few of the terms that our rancher and farmer ancestors used and how they have evolved. 27/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2668 The LAC has indexed and digitized a variety of documents, such as lists of births and deaths at sea, hospital registers (personal effects of the people who died), journals, letters, photographs, and maps. 22/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2660 While they've had thousands of city directories on the site for some years now, many of these databases contain no page images, and the ones that do mostly contain bi-tonal black and white images (not grayscale). 21/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2650 A personal history will provide your descendants with information about your life that will enrich their future genealogical pursuits. 20/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1552 There are several sources for finding where your ancestor was buried in New Orleans. This is true even if they were not buried in a church cemetery. 20/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2659 FamilyTreeDNA users can take advantage of MyHeritage's site to not only further research family history, but also stay connected with current family members around the world. 20/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2656 Genealogists frequently hit a brickwall when they don't reason through their research problems, they give up prematurely, or they are in a rut with their research. The same old plan of action and the same routine can provide negative results, even if the answer is not that difficult to locate. 16/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2654 Family Historian 3, the highest rated family tree software in the U.K. is now available in the United States and Canada. 12/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2653 Many families have given the ultimate sacrifice in times of war, and many have lost more than a single family member. Others, return home but "the spectre of war never subsides." 11/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2652 You can locate records from primary and secondary schools by contacting the board of education in the county or town in which the child attended school. To obtain college and university academic records and transcripts, contact the registrar's office for the institution. 11/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2648 While researching a female ancestor who was a veteran is similar to researching a male veteran, there are some additional resoruces to consider. 10/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2649 Partnership allows unprecedented online access to Canadian historical records 10/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2646 When researching a family it is as important to learn about the time period and locality the family lived as it is to know about the family's biographical information. To make your research easier, you may want to check out an online state encyclopedia. 06/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2630 Every once in a while I come across a subject that I have never delved into and I am surprised by how extensive and wide spread the activity is being enjoyed by the mainstream public. Such a subject is scrapbooking. 06/Nov/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2645 Are you related to a President? These suggestions could help you prove, or disprove that family legend. 30/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2643 The psychological horror in the works of poet and mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe are often thought to be a reflection of his own life . . . is it fact or fiction? The story behind the "official" biography of Edgar Allan Poe illustrates how error and bias can linger regardless of efforts to set the record straight. 30/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2633 Ancestry.com Partners with JewishGen and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) to Provide Access to Millions of Jewish Family History Records for People around the World 28/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2632 Familybuilder also announces today that starting October 15, 2008 it will offer highly affordable genealogy DNA tests -- priced at an unprecedented $59.95 -- to help people learn more about their lineages and find long lost relatives. By combining its social networking prowess and the lowest price point found anywhere, Familybuilder seeks to bring DNA to the masses. 23/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1551 Religion has always played a big role in New Orleans. From early arrival of the Ursuline sisters throughout New Orleans history, religion has been important. 23/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2644 Exploring fraternal memberships for genealogy clues. 23/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2627 One of the largest collections of Irish records available is being released online by www.Familyrelatives.com. This forms part of a programme to add more than 10 million new records by the end of this year. 21/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1587 Genealogists enjoy sharing stories about their research in libraries. They tend to flaunt the number of large genealogy libraries they have used or the latest they have visited. 19/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2635 Many researchers joke about finding a horse thief in their family tree. How about a horse thief detective? An interesting "society" was formed in the United States during its formative years and into the twentieth century that has left a body of records sure to be of interest to genealogists. 16/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2628 Having never been microfilmed before, the Civil War Pension Files were previously accessible only at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Now, through this project, anyone can access these records via the internet exclusively on Footnote.com. 16/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2562 In 2009, the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) will expand its coverage to include six historical societies and two Special Interest Groups (SIGs). 16/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1550 Many emigrants were escaping starvation and poor health care in Europe and elsewhere. But just getting to the New World healthy and alive proved to be a challenge. 16/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2629 NewspaperARCHIVE.com, the world's largest online historic newspaper database, has partnered with Phyllis Matthews Ziller, M.L.I.S., webmaster of Genwriters.com, to showcase genealogy writing. 14/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2554 Names of witnesses are important in your research. Do not skip over them without some thought and research. They may be relatives, friends, neighbors, legal officials or non-acquaintances. Their names may provide links or clues for more research in determining your own ancestry. 12/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2555 Live Roots is a free genealogy search engine that allows visitors to search through thousands of database titles from subscription sites, books publishers and a variety of online sites. 12/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://www.genealogytoday.com/info/pr/live_roots_launch.html Source: Genealogy Today Press Release 10/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2625 09/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1549 School records are often overlooked as a genealogical resource. They can document students as well as teachers. That is certainly true of New Orleans. 09/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2582 FamilyLink.com, Inc. announced today the availability of Google Your Family Tree, a new book that teaches family historians how to unlock the hidden power of the Internet's most popular search engine. 08/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=858 What If America Had King Paul Instead Of President McCain or Obama? What Family Ties Do Obama/Biden and McCain/Palin Have in Key Election Battleground States and to Royalty? 08/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=854 Hundreds of thousands of historic records will be freely available online 07/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1596 Today we resent it when airlines restrict us to 50 pounds of luggage. Imagine moving from Illinois to Utah -- and having a 17 pounds luggage restriction! 02/Oct/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1595 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. 30/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=2583 29/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1599 Indexes are invaluable tools for accessing original information; however, they are subject to error and can be deceiving. 25/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1548 Music,dance, art, and Mardi Gras. New Orleans is known for its entertainment. That is nothing new. But why New Orleans? 25/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1547 The ethnicity of New Orleans arrivals varied greatly. So who were they? 18/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1598 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. 18/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1568 Even genealogists might be surprised to learn that townships can reflect migration patterns. 11/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1593 Ideas for writing and presenting your family history. 11/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=962 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. 10/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1585 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). 10/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=939 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. 09/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1590 Interesting facts about the symbolism of the pineapple. 04/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1589 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. 04/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1308 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. 04/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=940 Ancestry.com Introduces the World Archives Project to Preserve and Provide Online Access to Historical Records 04/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1584 It may be time for you to research their school records GÇö 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. 03/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST http://gentod.com/archive.mv?cd=1307 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 03/Sep/2008 00:01:59 EST