http://news.genealogytoday.com/ Recent articles and news published by Genealogy Today en-us http://news.genealogytoday.com/gentoday.gif http://news.genealogytoday.com/ 120 60 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MyHeritage_Acquires_FamilyLinkcom_and_WorldVitalRecordscom_to_Enter_US_Market.html Significant move into US and addition of historical content mark major evolution for world's most popular online family network 20111203 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Aladdin_Temple_1904_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4163 USA OH eng PD 1904 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Alabama_Anti-Saloon_League.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4233 USA AL eng PD 1914 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Corpse_of_Thomas_McGrath_Thrice_Buried_in_Identity_Tangle_January_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4140 USA MI eng PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Arizona_Anti-Saloon_League.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4234 USA AZ eng PD 1914 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4231 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4231 eng One of the joys of genealogy is connecting the names of your ancestors to their likeness. And the best way to do that is through old family photos. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (11 2011) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4166 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4166 eng While current maps are interesting, particularly if you are traveling to where you ancestors lived, older maps are valuable also. Fortunately there are many map collections on Internet and they continue to grow as there is a demand for them. 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Stichman PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Cashmere_Grotto_1917_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4160 USA NY eng PD 1917 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Prettiest_Check_Passer_Identified_by_Finger_Prints_March_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4134 USA NY eng PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Dorchester_Second_Church_of_Christ_1828_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4159 USA MA eng PD 1828 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Notorious_Yeggs_Leave_Prints_Behind_in_Coldwater_September_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4133 USA MI eng PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/North_Church_of_Hartford_1852_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4158 USA CT eng PD 1852 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Famous_Empty-House_Burglar_Captured_in_Charlotte_September_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4132 USA MI eng PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Bay_City_Party_Guest_Confesses_to_Gem_Theft_June_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4131 USA MI eng PD 1926 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4191 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4191 eng Many beginning genealogists believe that those who bear a clan surname are automatically descended from a clan chief. This isn't necessarily so. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (10 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Normanside_Country_Club_1931_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4156 USA NY eng PD 1931 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Notorious_'Dutch'_Anderson_Dies_in_Muskegon_February_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4130 USA MI eng PD 1926 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4189 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4189 eng Belonging to a local genealogical society can be especially helpful when roadblocks hinder research. Members will often advice the novice where to go next or tell where they got help with a similar problem. 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Stichman PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Burglary_Spree_of_Charles_Clark_and_Ed_L_Gray_Ended_June_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4138 eng John F. Stichman PD 1926 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4115 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4115 eng We are all creatures of habit. Daily routines enforce habits, good or bad. Unfortunately some of our habits carry over into the way we do genealogical research. When you analyze yourself and your habits, think of the way that applies to your genealogical research. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (09 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Nichols_Latin_School_1879_Advertisement.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4121 USA ME eng PD 1879 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Finger_Print_on_Door_Knob_and_a_Mother's_Memory_of_a_Voice_Identify_Murderer_1930.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4043 USA CA eng PD 1930 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Finger_Prints_Get_Pool_Room_Robber_1928.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4042 USA IN eng PD 1928 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Mount_Vernon_Congregational_Church_1844_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3942 USA MA eng PD 1844 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/San_Antonio_Siamese_Twins_Have_Unlike_Finger_Prints_1927.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4041 USA VA eng PD 1927 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Preston_City_Baptist_Church_1885_Historical_Abstract.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3941 USA CT eng PD 1885 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Triple_Murderer_Indentified_by_His_Finger_Prints_1927.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4040 USA MI eng PD 1927 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Hopkinton_First_Congregational_Church_1881_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3940 USA MA eng PD 1881 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4045 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4045 eng Genealogists almost always have accounts of family stories, either written or passed down by word of mouth. We are all cautious of those stories and want to prove them to be true. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (08 2011) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4064 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4064 eng The fraternal genealogical organizations founded in the late 19th century weren't limited to men. Women of that time, no longer confined to home, kitchen, church, began to get involved in the abolitionist and temperance movements as early as the 1860s. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (08 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Diamond_Robbery_Solved_Through_Finger_Prints_1926.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4039 USA PA eng PD 1926 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Announces_New_Focus_on_Historical_US_Military_Records_and_Changes_Name_to_Fold3.html New Brand will Honor and Remember those who have Served 20110818 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Boston_Union_Church_1852_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3939 USA MA eng PD 1852 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4063 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4063 eng Establishing family links to the past as pre-requisites for membership in these patriotic societies encouraged people to get involved in genealogical research. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (08 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/New_Rochelle_Train_Victim_Identified_as_Dominick_Fiscanti_1925.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4038 USA NY eng PD 1925 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Portland_Second_Congregational_Church_1860_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3938 USA ME eng PD 1860 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=4016 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4016 eng I can remember making my own pedigree charts years ago. That was long before computers and the Internet. It was in the days I could not afford to buy charts from genealogy publishers. Now I let my computer and genealogical software do the job for me. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (08 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Mystery_Corpse_Identified_as_James_Roberts_1925.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=4037 USA MI eng PD 1925 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Lake_City_First_Congregational_Church_1888_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3937 USA MN eng PD 1889 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Worcester_Old_South_Church_1877_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3936 USA MA eng PD 1877 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Belchertown_Congregational_Church_1891_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3935 USA MA eng PD 1891 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Finger_Prints_Unmask_Bogus_Heir_1925.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3994 USA GA eng PD 1925 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Haverhill_North_Congregational_Church_1866_Historical.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3934 USA MA eng PD 1866 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Bereaved_Mother_Learns_of_Son's_Fate_1925.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3993 USA AZ eng PD 1925 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Finger_Prints_Identify_Man_Killed_By_Train_1925.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3992 USA WA eng PD 1925 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Milton_Academy_1930_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3933 USA MA eng PD 1929 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Solomon's_Reformed_Church_1930_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3932 USA PA eng PD 1930 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3995 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3995 eng As you set about getting information about your family's genealogy, you may have overlooked a rich source lying either right within your town or close by. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (06 2011) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3996 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3996 eng Before GenealogyBank was created in October 2006, researchers had difficulty tracking down the Irish side of their family. (This articles includes a special offer for readers of The Genealogy News) Thomas Jay Kemp OA 2011 GenealogyBank (06 2011) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3986 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3986 eng One of the most sought after record is that of a passenger list showing when and how an ancestor arrived in America. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (06 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Piatt_County_Farm_Bureau_1929_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3931 USA IL Piatt eng PD 1929 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Nisbeth's_Sanitarium_1914_Photograph.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3988 USA OR eng PD 1914 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Home_for_Aged_Colored_Women_1910_Photograph.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3987 USA MA eng PD 1910 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Battery_'D'_35th_Regiment_Coast_Artillery_1918_History_of_Organization.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3930 USA VA eng PD http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Boston__Maine_Railroad_Relief_Association_1900_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3929 eng PD 1900 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Wilmington_Volunteer_Fire_Department_1899_Company_Descriptions.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3928 USA DE eng PD 1899 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Amesbury_Improvement_Association_1927_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3927 USA MA eng PD 1927 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/New_Sharon_First_Congregational_Church_1905_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3926 USA ME eng PD 1905 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3959 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3959 eng Before home computers and the word digital was applicable to them, genealogists went to libraries and archives to find books and microfilm. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (05 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Richfield_Springs_High_School_1912_Photograph.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3962 USA NY eng PD 1912 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Berkeley_Institute_1895-96_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3925 USA NY eng PD 1895 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_of_the_Cemetery_at_the_Old_Center_of_Palmer.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3924 USA MA eng PD 1902 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Millions_of_Pages_of_Museum_Archives_to_Be_Indexed_and_Made_Free_to_All.html United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Ancestry.com launch World Memory Project to create largest online resource of information on victims of Holocaust and Nazi persecution. 20110503 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_of_the_Palmer_Cemetery_(1729-1901).html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3923 USA MA eng PD 1902 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3948 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3948 eng Before you begin looking for any Union soldier in your family, you'll need to do some general background research. Thousands of men fought in that war, so trying to find an ancestor without some basic information is like looking for a needle in a military haystack. OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (04 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Powers_Institute_1884_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3922 USA MA eng PD 1884 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3916 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3916 eng If you have a few minutes to an hour or two, you can learn from the comfort of your home, on your computer through Internet. Help is available on genealogy webinars. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (04 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Emerson_College_of_Oratory_1916_Historical.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3813 USA MA eng PD 1916 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/All_Souls'_Unitarian_Church_1889_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3812 USA MA eng PD 1890 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Mocavocom_Launches_as_Free_Genealogy_Search_Engine.html Mocavo.com fills an important industry need by providing the first large-scale, free search engine for family history research. 20110316 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NEHGS_Provides_Access_to_Massachusetts_Jewish_Cemetery_Records.html Access Program Part of collaboration with Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts and American Jewish Historical Society 20110316 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Oxford_Club_1909_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3811 USA MA eng PD 1909 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/New_Web_Service_Provides_Database_of_Genealogy_Resources_and_Researchers.html Geneapro.com has launched a new website designed to bring together experienced genealogy researchers with people looking for accurate historical ancestral records and information. 20110314 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_First_Government_Printing_Office_1902.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3810 USA DC eng PD 1902 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3877 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3877 eng Wikis are on Internet for guidance and instructions, as well as the sharing of information and ideas. They are a genealogist's best friend! Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (03 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Exeter_First_Congregational_Church_1832_Historical_Facts.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3809 USA NH eng PD 1832 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3873 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3873 eng Horse riders and drivers weren't the only ones to lose their jobs when the automobile came on the scene. Horse handlers, drafthorse breakers, horse trainers, and nagsmen all found themselves dispensable. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (03 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Dayton_First_Presbyterian_Church_1930_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3808 USA NJ eng PD 1930 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Sorenson_Forensics_Launches_Industry’s_Only_Ancestry_DNA_Test_for_Law_Enforcement.html Sorenson Forensics today launched its new Investigative Law Enforcement Ancestry DNA Test (Investigative LEAD), putting cutting-edge genetic profiling expertise into the hands of investigators trying to identify unknown criminal suspects and victims. 20110223 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3872 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3872 eng It's not only possible, but probable that some of your ancestors worked in the horse transportation trades. Understanding what they did will help you understand more about how they and others lived in the good ole days. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (02 2011) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3857 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3857 eng Pension files may contains a variety of information which could include depositions regarding military service, letters and certificates. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (02 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Rome_First_Baptist_Church_1926_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3807 USA NY eng PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Worcester_First_Presbyterian_Church_1925_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3806 USA MA eng PD 1925 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Euclid_Ave_Methodist_Episcopal_Church_1917_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3805 USA OH eng PD 1917 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/National_Spiritualist_Association_1933_Declaration_of_Principles_and_Definitions.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3853 eng PD 1933 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Salem_Lutheran_Church_1926_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3804 USA MI eng PD 1926 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3847 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3847 eng Trying to find an ancestor based on their last name can often be a challenge. Through various generations, names often change. Bob Brooke OA 2011 Everyday Genealogy (01 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Wilmington_Friends_School_1926_Historical.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3803 USA DE eng PD 1925 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3842 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3842 eng Winter has finally arrived here in central Nebraska. With several inches of snow, extremely cold temperatures and icy, snow packed roads, it means couch-research. Ruby Coleman OA 2011 Tracing Lines (01 2011) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Taunton_Poultry_Protective_Association_1931_Founder's_Message.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3846 USA MA eng PD 1931 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Somerset_Lodge_No_34_A_F_and_A_M_1920_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3802 USA CT eng PD 1920 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Memorial_United_Brethren_Church_and_Sunday_School_1928_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3801 USA DC eng PD 1928 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Saint_George's_Methodist_Episcopal_Church_of_Philadelphia_1903_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3800 USA PA eng PD 1903 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/La_Fayette_Avenue_Methodist_Episcopal_Church_1914_Historical.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3799 USA NY eng PD 1914 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3836 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3836 eng Unfortunately, anyone who might know the truth about the legend has probably been long gone. But the facts remain. And facts are what you as a family genealogists deal with in uncovering the truths about your ancestors. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (12 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_New_York_Avenue_Presbyterian_Church_1896_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3797 USA DC eng PD 1896 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3835 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3835 eng While it is fun to enter information onto Family Group Sheets and Pedigree Charts, plus into software databases, sometimes we need to slow down and make sure that it all makes sense. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (12 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Chicago_Theater_Disaster_1903_Verdict_of_Coroner's_Jury.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3796 USA IL eng PD 1904 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MyHeritagecom_Brings_Family_History_to_the_Masses_with_Free_Family_Builder_50.html Family Tree Builder 5.0 makes researching, building, printing and sharing family trees easier than ever. 20101201 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NEHGS_Officially_Moves_its_Website_to_AmericanAncestorsorg.html AmericanAncestors.org provides online access to some of the most vital research tools and resources available. 20101125 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Lumberton_High_School_1896_History_of_the_School.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3778 USA MS eng PD 1896 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Ladies_of_the_Grand_Army_of_the_Republic_1920_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3779 eng PD 1920 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Company_C_312th_Engineers_87th_Division_1919_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3780 eng PD 1919 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3786 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3786 eng This is the time of year when we are thankful for many things. It is a joyous time to celebrate family and friends, extol our blessings and share our happiness. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (11 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Montclair_Normal_School_1916_Historical_and_Descriptive.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3776 USA NJ eng PD 1916 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Western_School_of_Commerce_1904_Brief_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3775 USA CA eng PD 1903 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Society_of_American_Magicians_1930_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3777 eng PD 1930 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Guthrie_County_High_School_1881_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3774 USA IA eng PD 1881 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Royal_Arcanum_is_a_Mutual_Benefit_Society_1904.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3773 eng PD 1904 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Ocean_Park_Methodist_Episcopal_Church_1925_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3772 USA CA eng PD 1925 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Launch_of_BUILD_A_BetterGEDCOM_Initiative.html A grass roots initiative to improve data exchange among genealogists 20101109 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3770 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3770 eng Researching a city directory isn't an exact science. To be successful, you have to use both imagination and conjecture, often reading between the lines. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (11 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FindmypastCoUk_Publishes_Online_Over_260000_Records_from_the_2nd_Boer_War.html Leading family history website findmypast.co.uk has published online the Register of the Second Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, recording individual servicemen, nurses and civilians who served with the British Imperial Forces during the Second Anglo-Boer War. 20101108 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/York_County_Academy_1899_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3757 USA PA eng PD 1899 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Minnesota_Farmers_Mutual_Insurance_Company_1934_Letter_to_Members.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3759 USA MN eng PD 1934 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/John_Wells_Memorial_Hospital_and_Annex_1902_Photograph.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3765 USA NJ eng PD 1902 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Laconia_Congregational_Church_1931_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3756 USA NH eng PD 1931 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Beethoven_Club_1920_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3754 USA PA eng PD 1929 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/St_Bernard_College_1895_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3755 USA AL eng PD 1896 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Derby_Academy_1909_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3753 USA VT eng PD 1909 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Appalachian_Mountain_Club_1890_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3751 eng PD 1890 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Hampstead_Congregational_Church_1887_Historical_Record.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3752 USA NH eng PD 1887 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3762 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3762 eng Genealogists revel in finding an ancestor or relative who served in the war. A testament to the public's interest and fascination, are the numerous fiction and non-fiction books, movies, TV documentaries and Internet sites devoted to the war that divided our nation. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (10 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Marion_First_Presbyterian_Church_1918_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3749 USA IA eng PD 1918 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Linden_Hall_Seminary_1877_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3747 USA PA eng PD 1877 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Marine_Engineers_Beneficial_Association_No_13_1900_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3748 USA PA eng PD 1900 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Thayer_Academy_1893_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3750 USA MA eng PD 1894 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Findmypast_publishes_Devon_parish_records_online.html Today leading UK family history website findmypast.co.uk launches the Devon parish records in association with Devon Family History Society. 20101001 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3736 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3736 eng One of the most misunderstood and misused sources of information for family genealogists are city directories. You'll soon discover that this source can sometimes produce invaluable information which might not be available in any of the other records. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (09 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Farmville_State_Normal_School_1911_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3739 USA VA eng PD 1910 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Boston_Young_Men's_Christian_Union_1881_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3738 USA MA eng PD 1881 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Fatherless_Children_of_France_1918_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3737 eng PD 1917 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3732 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3732 eng We tend to be satisfied with a few of the 'big boy' genealogical databases and don't explore other possibilities. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (09 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_to_Acquire_iArchives_Footnotecom.html Ancestry.com Inc. announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire iArchives, Inc. and its branded Web site, Footnote.com, a leading American History Web site. 20100924 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Trade_Club_1903_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3722 USA MA eng PD 1903 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Newberry_College_1926_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3723 USA SC eng PD 1926 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_Standard_Co_Mutual_Protective_Association_1914_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3719 USA CT eng PD 1914 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Squantum_Association_1915_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3720 USA RI eng PD 1915 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Boston_Normal_School_of_Gymnastics_1895_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3721 USA MA eng PD 1895 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Emory_College_1907_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3716 USA GA eng PD 1907 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/John_C_Green_School_of_Science_1876_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3717 USA NJ eng PD 1875 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/The_University_of_Dubuque_1923_History.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3718 USA IA eng PD 1923 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3710 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3710 eng Many people just starting out on their family's long genealogical road go first to the Internet, that worldwide repository of everything genealogical. Before they know it, they're inundated with more facts than they can handle, many of which aren't about their ancestors at all. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (08 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3699 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3699 eng Many times I have visited with people who tell me one of their relatives was born in Kansas City, MO and adopted. It seems too repetitious so I decided to investigate what was going on in Kansas City. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (08 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Franklin_and_Marshall_College_1879_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3694 USA PA eng PD 1879 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Stockbridge_Congregational_Church_1874_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3696 USA MA eng PD 1874 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/University_of_St_Joseph's_College_1900_Overview.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3695 CAN NB eng PD 1900 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_to_Acquire_Professional_Genealogy_Firm_ProGenealogists_Inc.html Ancestry.com Inc. announced today that it has acquired leading professional genealogy research firm, ProGenealogists, Inc. 20100806 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Griggs_Charles_1916_Masonic_Record.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3686 USA UT eng PD 1916 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Barret_Anthony_1900_Masonic_Record.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3685 USA MT eng PD 1900 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Scott_John_1915_Masonic_Record.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3687 USA UT eng PD 1916 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Damascus_Academy_1900_General_Information.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3681 USA OH eng PD 1900 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Edgerton_Norwegian_Lutheran_Church_1923_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3680 USA WI eng PD 1923 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3678 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3678 eng If you're just starting out on your quest for your ancestors, you may get sidetracked by some of the disbeliefs about it. Don't believe everything you hear. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (07 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Organization_of_Wyandotte_Lodge_No_3_A_F__A_M.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3663 USA KS eng PD 1918 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/JewishGen_and_MyHeritagecom_collaborate_to_build_the_Family_Tree_of_the_Jewish_People.html The Family Tree of the Jewish People is a project of JewishGen to bring together family historians around the world who research Jewish family branches. The project offers a central resource for Jewish family trees and helps re-connect Jewish families. 20100714 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Alliance_Gospel_Tabernacle_1928_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3632 USA NY eng PD 1928 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Matzenauer_Margaret_1920_Mezzo-Soprano.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3630 eng PD 1920 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Connecticut_College_for_Women_1925_General_Statement.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3631 USA CT eng PD 1925 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3619 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3619 eng Many a movie or book could be written about our ancestors, particularly if they left records and in particular court records. Those records were recorded by a clerk and though rarely indexed, they are extremely valuable. In the case of some missing records, you may find mention of an ancestor in the court minutes. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (07 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Popular_Jewish_Family_History_Research_Database_Expands.html A valuable resource for Jewish genealogical research has expanded to include records from all over the world. 20100707 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Gluck_Alma_1920_Recital_Announcement.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3625 USA MI eng PD 1920 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Zimbalist_Efrem_1920_Recital_Announcement.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3624 USA MI eng PD 1920 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_of_the_Opportunity_Club.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3614 USA CA eng PD 1920 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3611 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3611 eng The first obituaries were short, simply containing the name of the deceased, birth and death dates, cause of death, names of surviving family members, and perhaps names of relatives who had died before them. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (06 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3586 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3586 eng Being prepared is the key secret in doing genealogical research, whether on Internet or on site, such as in a courthouse, cemetery, library or other repository of records. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (06 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_to_Acquire_Sweden's_Genlinese.html Ancestry.com Inc. today announced that it has agreed to acquire the leading Swedish family history website Genline.se. 20100614 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3583 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3583 eng Thanks to Scotland Yard, which more or less originated the practice, local, state, and national police forces around the world are now able to catch serious criminals that elude them. The same can be said for amateur genealogists, like yourself, who search for elusive ancestors. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (06 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Skytop_Lodge_Family_Reunion_2010_Contest.html This promotion will provide one lucky winner an opportunity to host 10 family members who will enjoy a four-day, three-night stay! Contest ends July 31, 2010. 20100601 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/British_Library_and_brightsolid_partnership_to_digitise_up_to_40_million_pages_of_historic_newsp.html Mass digitisation to make millions of newspaper pages available online and in the Library's reading rooms. This innovative deal will help safeguard the future of the world's greatest newspaper archive. 20100519 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/A_Closer_Look_at_Casefile_Clues_and_a_Discount_Offer.html I like to learn by example, and Michael John Neill's approach with this weekly publication does exactly that. He takes actual research challenges, and walks you through the discovery process -- each step carefully cited so you can experience them for yourself. 20100519 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FindmypastCoUk's_Great_Western_Railway_Shareholder_Index_Now_Complete.html Over half a million GWR records available to search; Full colour scanned images of the original pages from the ledgers; Shareholders include Charles Dickens, William Ewart Gladstone and Lewis Carroll 20100511 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3416 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3416 eng Heraldic shields are souvenirs of medieval European chivalry. To many, they symbolize wealth and power. In fact, they're among the oldest forms of genealogical record keeping in the western world. OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (05 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3413 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3413 eng Tax records provide significant information. Unlike other records that are specific in names and dates and family structure, they still provide details that fill in the gaps of our research. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (05 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Previews_Mac_Version_of_Family_Tree_Maker_Software.html Ancestry.com revealed a Mac version of Family Tree Maker, and announced today the launch of its new Ancestry.com Wiki at the 2010 National Genealogical Society Family History Conference. 20100429 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/75000_new_WW1_records_go_online_at_findmypastcouk.html Findmypast.co.uk expands collection of British military records with the release of the Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920. 20100429 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/ourFamily•ology_Announces_Access_to_FamilySearch_Records.html Subscribers can now add sources from FamilySearch, the world's largest repository of genealogical resources, to their family genealogy website 20100428 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Family_Odyssey_-_An_Exciting_PC_Based_Family_History_Game.html The game incorporates a family's own family tree or heritage in to the game play to make the game more interesting to the player and to help family members become more interested in the historical context of their ancestors. 20100428 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_of_The_Shortsville_High_School.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3394 USA NY eng PD 1916 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/A_Short_History_of_the_First_Baptist_Church_of_Salina.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3392 USA KS eng PD 1915 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3328 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3328 eng Family memoirs indicate that she was a Harvey Girl. That doesn't mean that her maiden name was Harvey, but refers to her occupation. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (04 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Tressler_Orphans'_Home_Historical_Outline.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3393 USA PA eng PD 1910 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Rochester_State_Industrial_School_Description.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3391 USA NY eng PD 1897 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1947 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1947 eng Our goal is to help everyone that visits, and hope to become one of your favorite providers of genealogy and family history resources. Illya D'Addezio OA 2010 Genealogy Today (04 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Colby_Academy_Location_History_and_Character.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3351 USA NH eng PD 1880 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/A_Brief_Historical_Sketch_of_Highland_Park_Presbyterian_Church.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3350 USA IL eng PD 1929 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Early_History_of_International_Ship_Masters'_Association.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3349 eng PD 1924 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/British_Schools_and_Universities_Club_1921_War_Memorial_Tablet.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3348 USA NY eng PD 1920 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3352 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3352 eng A videotaped biography of a loved one can be a treasured means of passing on the life of that person. By recording older members of your family, you can preserve your family's heritage for future generations. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (04 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3172 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3172 eng How did they get there? Genealogists often ask that question, particularly when their ancestors did the unexpected. I have learned to never second guess my ancestors. They traveled more than we would suspect! Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (04 2010) http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Historical_Sketch_Brewster_Free_Academy.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3327 USA NH eng PD 1920 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_and_Note_to_Parents_St_Lawrence_College.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3326 USA WI eng PD 1895 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Baker_Memorial_Church_Historical_Sketch.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3322 USA NH eng PD 1929 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_of_Our_Organization_St_Louis_Ass'n_of_Superintendents_and_Foremen.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3324 USA MO eng PD 1918 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Historical_Sketch_Ware_First_Congregational_Church.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3325 USA MA eng PD 1869 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/History_of_the_Lehigh_County_Agricultural_Society.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3320 USA PA Lehigh eng PD 1902 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/A_History_of_The_Filson_Club.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3321 USA KY eng PD 1922 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Chelsea_Pensioners'_Service_Records_Go_Online_For_The_First_Time_At_Findmypastcouk.html Most popular records at The National Archives; In-depth and colourful insight into the lives of ordinary ranking soldiers; Records include servicemen born in the UK and throughout the world, including India and Jamaica 20100316 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FootnoteCom_Lets_People_Create_America’s_Family_Tree_Through_The_Only_Interactive_US_Census.html Finding Ancestors and distant relatives can be as easy as clicking a single button 20100311 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Salt_Lake_City_Prepares_for_Week_of_Family_History_Celebration.html Events to include free performance by David McCullough and Mormon Tabernacle Choir 20100309 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/14th_Angelina_College_Genealogy_Conference_Announcement.html July 15-17, 2010 in Lufkin, Texas 20100308 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3140 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3140 eng Every library, even the smallest, offers a treasure trove of research possibilities for doing genealogical research beyond the genealogical section. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (02 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3017 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3017 eng There may be some ancestors that you never find for a variety of reasons. In my opinion some were very tactful in hiding out any time a record keeper showed up. They were always on the run from anybody who claimed to be recording names and dates. Ruby Coleman OA 2010 Tracing Lines (02 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3019 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3019 eng Before you begin your genealogical research, you'd be wise to study a bit of history-either local or national-because history can have a direct bearing on where your genealogical search will take you. Bob Brooke OA 2010 Everyday Genealogy (02 2010) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2998 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2998 eng There are several free web browser toolbars available for downloading off Internet. 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Lapointe OA 2010 Canadian Connections (02 2010) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Genealogy_Project_tracks_ancestry_of_Charles_Darwin.html Tests on DNA taken from great-great-grandson show his forebears were among the first humans to leave Africa for the Middle East 20100205 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_and_The_National_Archives_Release_New_Vietnam_War_Photos_and_Records_Online.html Over 27,000 Photos And Records Are Added To The Largest Online Vietnam War Collection 20100204 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MyHeritagecom_Acquires_Major_Family_Network_OSN_to_Accelerate_Building_the_World’s_Family_Gra.html MyHeritage.com announced a significant expansion of its global family network through the acquisition of the Hamburg-based OSN Group, which operates a network of 10 market-leading family sites, including Verwandt.de (Germany), Moikrewni.pl (Poland) and Dynastree.com (USA). 20100203 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/DearMYRTLE_Announces_official_launch_of_APG_Second_Life_chapter.html Plans are underway to hold an organizatonal meeting, and a notecard explaining the process in being circulated among genealogists in Second Life. 20100202 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/African_American_Newspapers_Added_to_GenealogyBankcom.html GenealogyBank, a leading online provider of newspapers for family history research, announced today that it will be adding over 280 fully-searchable African-American newspapers with coverage from 1827 to 1999. GenealogyBank released the first 61 newspapers in this new series earlier this month, including coverage from 20 states. 20100121 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/434_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1893-2009).html This week we added 434 images, ranging from 1893 to 2009, from around the United States and Canada. The Funeral Cards Online index now has over 23,100 listings. 20100113 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/387_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 387 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 9,800 listings. 20100101 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2988 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2988 eng Predictions are fun to read, but nobody has a crystal ball. For genealogists there is need for more than a crystal ball. We need resources and time to do research. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (12 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2989 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2989 eng Many of today's modern family names originated in occupations as far back as the Middle Ages. To look at most today, there doesn't seem to be any connection to what they were long ago. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (12 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/469_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 469 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 9,400 listings. 20091216 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Honors_WWII_Veterans_with_the_First-Ever_Interactive_USS_Arizona_Memorial.html Footnote.com Opens Their WWII Collection Free To The Public During December. Featuring over 10 million records, documents and photos from the National Archives, this collection helps family members and historians better understand the people and events of WWII. 20091207 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2979 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2979 eng Before a person could become a citizen of the United States, they have to file a Declaration of Intention form with any local court. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (11 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2967 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2967 eng Jumping the pond is not as easy as one would think, even with all the Internet resources available today. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (11 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Over_18_Million_Native_American_Records_Released_On_FootnoteCom.html Original records dating back to early 1700s become available on the Internet for the first time 20091119 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2966 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2966 CAN eng There are now 206,731 names of individuals who applied for, and received, status as naturalized Canadians from 1915 to 1932. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (11 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Familyrelatives_is_proud_to_announce_the_addition_of_1000000_New_Military_Records_spanning_ove.html This autumn marks the 201st anniversary of the beginning of the Peninsular War and to commemorate, the event Familyrelatives.com has added over 1 million army records covering a broad range from 1808 through to De Ruvigny's biographical record of World War I soldiers. 20091105 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Web-based_genealogy_software_program_offers_15-day_FREE_trial_for_amateur_and_professional_genea.html ourFamily ology today announced that, in celebration of the official launch of its website, it is offering a 15-day free trial to all visitors. 20091105 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Entire_US_Census_Goes_Interactive_With_Footnotecom.html Footnote.com to feature original documents from every publicly available U.S. Federal Census from 1790 to 1930 20091029 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2930 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2930 eng Whether you've been tracking your family's genealogy for a while or are just starting, you'll soon find three sources that will give you a wealth of information. Birth, marriage, and death certificates are the primary sources for all genealogists-the primary colors of genealogy. It's the information contained in them that will enable you to begin your genealogical quest. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (10 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Entrepreneur_Introduces_ArchivaLife(TM)_A_New_Concept_to_Document_Memorable_Life_Events_for_Fut.html Patent-pending timeline in ArchivaLife captures key details often left out by scrapbooks and photo albums alone 20091028 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2925 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2925 CAN ON eng Since 2005, the university has sent students out in the summer time to take stories about people and places in Northern Ontario, then write and publish them in the winter. Now, they have quite a few done, and they are available to the public. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (10 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2818 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2818 eng As you might expect, genealogists tend to agree that hiring a professional genealogist is money well spent. In today's economy, the reasons, however, may be a bit surprising. Judy Rosella Edwards explains the situation and gives professional genealogists some good news. JudyRosella Edwards OA 2009 PRO Talk (10 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2923 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2923 eng Not everybody has Pilgrim ancestry or even New England colonial ancestry, but researching these folk is interesting. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (10 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Allows_Americans_to_Investigate_for_Themselves_'What_Really_Happened_to_Amelia_Ear.html Ancestry.com, the world's largest online resource for family history, has published a 73-page file consisting of letters and telegrams sent in the 1960s by an interesting cast of historical characters, including Congressman J. Arthur Younger, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Douglas MacArthur II and members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Department of State. 20091023 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/190000_Welsh_Wills_Online_–_Free_to_View.html Over 190,000 Welsh wills (some 800,000 pages) have been digitised and are now available on the Library's website or direct on our online catalogue and are free to view. 20091016 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/19th_Century_Live.html Essential 19th century newspaper resource provides immediate, rich, fertile content for researchers and journalists 20091001 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2901 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2901 eng It is a great time to get people interested in their family history. Children can be encouraged to ask questions, look at family treasures and understand family relations. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (09 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2921 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2921 eng However, the ease of organizing and finding information made possible by these digital devices can be a two-edged sword. It seems the more you find and create, the more you want more. And that requires disk space. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (09 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_and_Footnotecom_Announce_New_Digital_Holocaust_Collection.html For the first time ever, over one million Holocaust-related records - including millions of names and 26,000 photos from the National Archives- will be available online. 20090929 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/DearMYRTLE_Announces_APG_Chapter_forming_in_Second_Life.html Association of Professional Genealogists has approved concept of forming a chapter in SL (Second Life). 20090905 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ten_million_families_on_dynastree.html More than ten million families have created their family tree on the international genealogy network, dynastree.com, over the last two years. 20090903 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2878 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2878 eng Cemeteries and tombstones are a fascinating part of doing genealogical research. While the best part of this research is going to a cemetery, you can also learn a good deal by researching cemeteries on Internet. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (08 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2894 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2894 eng Before you begin randomly interviewing your relatives, you need to come up with a plan. Decide what sort of information you need-make a list of all relevant topics for which information may be sparse or lacking. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (08 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2865 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2865 eng It is unusual to find your family members throughout all of the extant census enumerations. That's where more census comes into play. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (07 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2871 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2871 eng Besides the two best programs, you'll find several others that may fit your needs and budget. While these don't necessarily have all the features of the Big Two, they nevertheless are easy to use and offer the basics. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (07 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2862 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2862 eng While there are a number of available genealogy programs, only a few offer enough features and relative ease of use at a reasonable price. Most good programs sell for no more than $30-35 and some are free. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (06 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2854 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2854 eng If your ancestor lived in a city or larger community, the city directory is a source for your list. Many directories were also created for smaller communities as well as counties. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (06 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Digital_Genealogist_Publication_Coverage_of_Genealogy_in_Second_Life.html Motivated professional and intermediate genealogists have created a mix of scheduled discussions and research display centers using the Second Life virtual tools. 20090601 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2844 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2844 CAN eng This was the first census to ask about military duty, since it was taken in the middle of the First World War. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (06 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2845 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2845 CAN eng Dave Obee and Shirley Irvine have put out a 269 page book on that very subject called Finding Your Canadian Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (06 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2846 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2846 CAN eng Over the past month or so, I have been searching the First World War files for a very particular person. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (06 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2832 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2832 eng If you haven't explored genealogy videos on Internet, now is the time to do it. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (05 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2842 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2842 eng You'll find that all genealogy programs aren't created equal. While there are a variety of them available, many are either too complicated and hard to use or lacking in organization and basic features. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (05 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Canadian_Civil_Service_salaries_published_online.html The world's largest collection of Canadian Civil Service records are now available on the internet. 20090520 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Launches_Application_on_Facebook_Platform_to_Help_Friends_Remember_Friends.html I REMEMBER Uses The Fourth-Most Trafficked Website in the United States To Bring Memories Together Like Never Before 20090505 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2823 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2823 eng If you're just starting out or you've gotten lost in the maze of genealogical information you've amassed, perhaps it's time to stop, step back, and take a look at the basics of genealogical research. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (04 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/355_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 355 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 9,000 listings. 20090429 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2800 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2800 eng Everybody has a black-sheep or two in their family. Sometimes understanding those people and making a connection to their records, helps in the acceptance of them on the family tree. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (04 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2824 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2824 eng A writer's guide to diving into family history Steve Luxenberg OA 2009 Luxenberg (04 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2791 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2791 eng Smaller genealogy budgets can inspire us to focus on smaller, more affordable projects. Genealogy research is rife with tedious tasks we'd all like to pay someone to do! JudyRosella Edwards OA 2009 PRO Talk (04 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2786 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2786 eng Professional genealogists and societies know how expensive, inconvenient, physically draining, and time-consuming it is to schedule a speaker. There are issues with lighting, having sufficient handouts, and connecting to an LCD that has relationship issues with your laptop. There are numerous ways for professional genealogists to continue presenting economically without ever leaving home. Not only is the technology there, it is literally there on most people's computers - both presenters' and attendees' computers. JudyRosella Edwards OA 2009 PRO Talk (04 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2793 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2793 eng While the Brits are organized, knowing just where to go to look can be a problem. 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JudyRosella Edwards OA 2009 PRO Talk (03 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/ProGenealogists_Inc__Helps_Trace_President_Obama’s_Irish_Roots_Assists_Clients_in_Obtaining.html As the descendants of the Irish Diaspora and their friends celebrate St. Patrick's, ProGenealogists, Inc., announced today that it helped trace President Barack Obama's Irish roots back to Moneygall, County Offaly, Ireland with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak. 20090318 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Michigan_death_records_1897-1920_now_appearing_online.html The Library of Michigan today launched a free Web site that will feature nearly one million Michigan death certificates never before available electronically. 20090317 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Live_Roots_Gadget_Now_Available_for_Second_Life.html 20090312 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2766 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2766 eng Genealogy is the number one hobby or past time in the United States. 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JudyRosella Edwards OA 2009 PRO Talk (02 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestryca_Announces_World-First_Online_Launch_of_1916_Census_of_Manitoba_Saskatchewan_and_Alb.html More than 1.7 million names indexed and fully searchable - 38,000+ images of original documents 20090226 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2758 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2758 eng Most Confederate soldiers signed an oath of allegiance in order to gain status as a United States citizen. In 1863 President Lincoln issued a proclamation to grant pardon or amnesty to Confederates. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (02 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/GenealogyBankcom_Introduces_New_Family_Research_Technology_to_Search_Online_Newspaper_Archives.html Search Six Million New Articles by Title, City, and Article Type 20090218 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NewspaperARCHIVEcom_Announces_Premium_Newspaper_Reproductions.html NewspaperARCHIVE.com has expanded their store offerings with a set of beautiful hand-picked newspaper reproductions. 20090210 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2746 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2746 eng February is the month of love in the calendar of the modern world, with Valentine's Day being held on the 14th of February. But in 18th-century Canada, love and romance was something relegated to romance novels - it had no place in marriage of the day. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (02 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2745 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2745 eng This is another in a series of columns on long-lost occupations. Bob Brooke OA 2009 Everyday Genealogy (02 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Dr_Thomas_W_Jones_Honored_as_UGA_Fellow.html The award is in recognition of living individuals whose distinguished contributions and on-going commitment to the field of genealogy are of national or international scope. 20090203 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1875_Norway_Census_Transcription_Initiative_Is_Underway.html The 1875 Norway Census is valuable to researchers because it was the last national census taken just before the great Norwegian immigration period that started in 1878. 20090203 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/OUR_BLACK_ANCESTRY_Celebrates_Black_History_Month.html OBA is proud to celebrate two years online! 20090202 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2695 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2695 eng The words panic, recession, and depression bring to mind pictures of the Dust Bowl, people with all their belongings strapped on rattle-trap cars or old pick-ups and looks of desperation in their eyes. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (01 2009) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2670 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2670 eng These are usually multi-volume sets that can be found in large genealogy libraries. Ruby Coleman OA 2009 Tracing Lines (01 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_National_Archives_and_Footnotecom_Launch_Online_African_American_History_Collection.html Over a million pages of original documents, letters and photos, most digitized for the first time. 20090129 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Lisa_Kudrow_Sarah_Jessica_Parker_And_Susan_Sarandon_Star_In_Nbc's_'Who_Do_You_Think_You_Are'_P.html New Alternative Series Produced by Kudrow and Wall To Wall Productions Unearths Celebrity Family Trees and Reveals Inspiring Personal Stories Linked to America's Fascinating History 20090127 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Invests_in_Future_of_Genetic_Genealogy_by_Offering_DNA_Testing_for_Only_$79.html Affordable Access to DNA Testing Reveals Family History, Genetic Cousins, Ancestral Occupations, Geographic Origins and More 20090127 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NEHGS_and_CSG_Team_Up_To_Bring_Popular_Journal_Online.html CSG Nutmegger now available as 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Molecular Geneticists Found Distinct Distribution and Migration Patterns by Analyzing in Depth for the First Time the Complete Genomes of Two Extremely Rare Native American Maternal DNA Groups. 20090108 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/President-Elect_Barack_Obama_Inherited_Speaking_Skills.html Popular Turn-of-the-Century Census Now Free Online 20090107 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2694 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2694 CAN QC eng The Library and Archives Canada has published online the first digitized passenger records of those who arrived at Quebec City between 1865 and 1900. E.B. Lapointe OA 2009 Canadian Connections (01 2009) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/AGAPAY_Family_Grand_Reunion_(Liliw_Laguna_Philippines).html 20081231 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2693 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2693 eng Since starting this column in 2002, I have endeavoured each year at this time to giving a roundup of the latest in Canadian genealogy news. This year, it is blogs, and they are sprouting up all over the place: Canada is no exception. E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (12 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2681 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2681 eng 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. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (12 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Beta_Release_of_a_New_Genetics_Website-_ItRunsInMyFamilycom.html Health 2.0 website allows users to create their family health history online. 20081218 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/25000_Historical_Titles_Now_Free_Online.html FamilySearch Digital Preservation Initiative Hits a Milestone 20081215 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FootnoteCom_And_The_National_Archives_Launch_Internet’s_Largest_Interactive_World_War_II_Coll.html 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. 20081208 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2669 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2669 eng A person's occupation defines them-their character, their level of education, and eventually their location. But many family genealogists neglect to consider what their ancestors did for a living. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (11 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2668 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2668 eng 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. E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (11 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/New_US_City_Directories_Database_at_Ancestrycom.html 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). 20081121 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Myheritage_and_Family_Tree_DNA_Partner_to_Help_People_Trace_Family_History_Using_DNA.html 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. 20081120 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Volunteers_Discover_Fun_Facts_Transcribing_Historic_Canadian_Censuses.html Completed Indexes Will Be Free Online 20081119 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2656 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2656 eng 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. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (11 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Incline_Software_Ancestral_Quest_121_Full_Release.html Today, Incline Software, LC announced the full release of Ancestral Quest 12.1. AQ 12.1 has been released in phases since July, 2008, when AQ 12.1 entered the first phase of a roll-out, wherein it was made available to a limited number of users of both AQ and PAF. 20081112 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_1_Rated_genealogy_software_in_the_UK_is_now_available_at_1500_Target_stores_in_the_US.html Family Historian 3, the highest rated family tree software in the U.K. is now available in the United States and Canada. 20081112 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2652 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2652 eng 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. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (11 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Library_And_Archives_Canada_Partners_With_AncestryCa.html Partnership allows unprecedented online access to Canadian historical records 20081110 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Reunioncom_and_Wink_Merge_to_Create_Entirely_New_Breed_of_People_Search.html Industry-first combination creates most comprehensive single source for people to find each other across the Web 20081103 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/GenealogyBankcom_Celebrates_Second_Anniversary_Online.html GenealogyBank has added over 70 million historical newspaper articles, recent obituaries and other vital records in the past two years. 20081029 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_the_World's_Largest_Online_Collection_of_Jewish_Historical_Documents.html 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 20081028 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Familybuilder_Introduces_FamilybuilderDNA.html 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. 20081023 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Irish_Records_Collection_now_online.html 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. 20081021 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1587 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1587 eng 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. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (10 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2562 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2562 CAN ON eng In 2009, the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) will expand its coverage to include six historical societies and two Special Interest Groups (SIGs). E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (10 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Civil_War_Widows’_Pension_Now_Available_On_The_Internet_For_The_First_Time.html 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. 20081016 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NewspaperARCHIVEcom_Announces_First_Genealogist_Columnist.html 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. 20081014 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2554 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2554 eng 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. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (10 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Live_Roots_--_A_new_Website_from_Genealogy_Today.html 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. 20081012 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Reveals_Who_Would_be_King_of_America_and_Candidate_Roots_as_Presidential_Election.html 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? 20081008 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FamilyLinkcom_Inc_Announces_New_Guidebook_for_Free_Online_Genealogy—_Google_Your_Family_Tre.html 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. 20081008 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Summit_County_Ohio_Court_Receives_Grant.html Hundreds of thousands of historic records will be freely available online 20081007 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Summit_County_Ohio_Court_Receives_Grant_to_Digitize_Records.html Hundreds of thousands of historic records will be freely available online 20081007 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1595 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1595 eng 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. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (09 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Dundurn_Group_Partners_With_FamilyLinkcom_Inc_To_Bring_More_Than_400_Genealogical_and_Histori.html 20080929 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1585 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1585 eng 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). E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (09 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Takes_Social_Networking_into_the_Past.html 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. 20080910 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/23andMe_and_Ancestrycom_Partner_to_Extend_Access_to_Genetic_Ancestry_Expertise.html 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. 20080909 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_Global_Public_Indexing_Initiative_and_Announces_First_Collaboration_With_t.html Ancestry.com Introduces the World Archives Project to Preserve and Provide Online Access to Historical Records 20080904 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/New_National_Personnel_Records_Center_to_be_Built_in_St_Louis.html 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. 20080904 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1584 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1584 eng 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. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (09 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Introduces_New_Genealogy_Programs.html 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 20080903 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/9_Million_Historic_Philadelphia_Records_Now_Searchable_Online.html Announcement Coincides with National Genealogy Conference in Philadelphia 20080903 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1579 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1579 eng After diligently searching for missing family documents, it would be a shame if you didn't preserve them once you have them. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (08 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1578 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1578 eng On July 10, 2008, the Library and Archives Canada partnered with the largest on-line Doukhobor family history website in the world. E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (08 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1575 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1575 eng I am always surprised when visiting with genealogists who have never bothered to research their ancestors in land records. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (08 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Tribal_Junction's_Platform_Fuses_Social_Networking_Genealogy_and_Family_Communications.html Tribal Junction connects individuals to distant relatives through dynamically evolving family trees, personalized profiles, and group communication tools. 20080802 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MobileFamilyTree_-_Genealogy_Research_On_Your_iPhone_And_iPod_Touch.html Synium Software announces MobileFamilyTree - the brand-new mobile client application for MacFamilyTree 5. 20080801 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1566 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1566 eng A good way to stay in touch with the genealogy events, research, thoughts, genealogy web pages, genealogical software and just about anything pertaining to genealogy is to read blogs. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (07 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1890_British_and_Irish_Passenger_Records_Now_Online_at_WorldVitalRecordscom.html 20080730 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Incline_Software_Releases_Ancestral_Quest_121.html Today, Incline Software, LC announced the release of Ancestral Quest 12.1 at the Conference on Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. 20080729 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Provides_Free_Access_to_FBI_Case_Files_from_Early_1900s.html In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the FBI, Footnote.com Opens Its FBI Collection Featuring over 2 Million Original Records 20080723 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FamilyLinkcom_Inc_Launches_Beta_of_WebTreecom.html 20080721 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Library_of_Congress_Form_World_Digital_Library_Partnership.html NARA will contribute digital versions of important documents from its collections to the WDL, which will be launched for the international public in early 2009. 20080716 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Over_200_Newspapers_Just_Added_to_GenealogyBank.html GenealogyBank, a leading online provider of historical and recent newspapers for family history research, announced today the addition of 219 new and expanded newspaper titles to its online archive. 20080708 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/More_than_500000_Jewish_Names_From_United_States_Canada_Germany_and_Israel_Now_Online_at_Wor.html JewishData.com partners with FamilyLink.com, Inc. to bring first complete Jewish genealogy collection online at WorldVitalRecords.com 20080630 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Announces_Successful_Completion_of_Major_Milestone_of_Electronic_Records_Archi.html The Initial Operating Capability of the National Archives Electronic Records Archives (ERA) is the beginning of far-reaching changes in the management of U.S. government records. 20080627 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FamilyLinkcom_Inc_Acquires_My_Family_Application_on_Facebookcom.html Extends FamilyLink.com lead as top publisher of social networking applications for families 20080626 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1561 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1561 eng In searching for their ancestors, many beginners think all they have to do is use special software, go online and they'll be able to trace their lineage back many centuries. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (06 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Historical_Occupational_Trade_Directories_now_online.html Familyrelatives.com is pleased to announce the first of several new and important records to be put online - part of a program to add more than 10 million new records. 20080617 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Immigrant_Ships_Transcribers_Guild_(ISTG)_Online_Passenger_Ship_Lists_Now_Browseable_at_WorldVit.html 20080616 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NARA_and_USGS_Preserving_Vital_Records.html Preserving important records of the Nation's history while providing convenient public access to them is a vital responsibility of government. 20080613 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/DearMYRTLE_Says_Get_a_SECOND_LIFE_Genealogists!.html For the past several months, DearMYRTLE, has been a major supporter and coordinator of the genealogy efforts in Second Life, a virtual community for genealogical collaboration. 20080612 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/WorldVitalRecordscom_To_Host_New_Online_Edition_of_Everton’s_Genealogical_Helper.html 20080612 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MarketingSherpa_Names_Paul_Allen_2008_Entrepreneur_of_the_Year.html 20080611 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1538 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1538 eng Summer is almost here. It's time to kick back and enjoy life, sip some ice tea on the deck, work in the garden, take trips and get caught up on the reading that you have neglected for months. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (06 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/WorldGenWeb_Partners_With_FamilyLinkcom_Inc.html 20080603 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1535 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1535 eng One of the least used sources of information are local newspapers-and not just regular town papers but special ethnic papers, such as the Jewish Exponent in Philadelphia. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (05 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/GenClasscom_Partners_With_FamilyLinkcom_Inc_To_Provide_Free_Family_History_Courses.html 20080528 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1536 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1536 eng I wonder if anything has been written about baseball in Canada, and it has - from all angles. There is even genealogy about the players! E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (05 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Announces_Digitizing_Agreement_with_The_Generations_Network.html This agreement allows for the ongoing digitization of a wealth of historical content that will include birth, marriage, death, immigration and military service information. 20080520 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FamilySearch_Teams_with_Footnotecom_to_Publish_Historic_Civil_War_Era_Records.html FamilySearch announced today its records access agreement with Footnote.com to publish two significant Civil War Era databases online-the 1860 U.S. Census and Civil War Pensions Index. 20080514 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FamilyLinkcom_Inc_to_Add_Online_Functionality_and_Enhancements_to_Popular_Family_History_Libr.html 20080514 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1528 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1528 eng You don't have to cut back on the quality of your genealogical research to make ends meet. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (05 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/FamilySearch_Teams_With_FamilyLinkcom_Inc_to_Bring_German_Collection_Online.html 20080513 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_adds_to_its_leading_Civil_War_Collection_by_launching_the_first-ever_interactive_18.html Footnote.com announced the addition of the 1860 US Census to their Civil War Collection. This project was a joint effort with FamilySearch, who provided the images to the 1860 Census. 20080508 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Creates_Plan_for_Online_Access_to_Founding_Fathers_Papers.html This report is the National Archives response to concerns raised by the Committees that the complete papers of America's Founding Fathers are not available online. 20080507 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Releases_Largest_Online_Collection_of_US_WWII_and_Vietnam_War_Photos.html Collection Features More than 80,000 Photos from WWII and Vietnam Now Freely Accessible at Footnote.com 20080502 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1525 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1525 eng Accessing census records is easy, but you have to know where to look. Libraries contain bound copies of census indexes, or you can access them online. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (04 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1508 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1508 eng The coroner or medical examiner was contacted to prepare the investigation and a report which was used in court or hearings regarding the death. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (04 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1527 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1527 eng There is a Canadian site for those who died in Vietnam, and it is "The North Wall" - The Canadian Vietnam Memorial. E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (04 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Eneclann_Partners_With_FamilyLinkcom_Inc.html 20080414 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Publishes_New_Guide_to_Records_of_Mauthausen_Concentration_Camp.html The records were developed through wartime intelligence and reconnaissance, captured during the camp's liberation, and generated through postwar military investigations and tribunals. 20080410 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/GenealogyBank_Digitizes_Over_Three_Million_Newspaper_Articles_and_Obituaries.html With over 3,400 U.S. newspapers from all 50 states, GenealogyBank is the fastest growing newspaper archive for family history research. 20080409 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1526 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1526 eng Since last fall, there has been quiet talk among some genealogists in Ottawa that maybe Canada should have a national genealogical society. E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (04 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Barack_Obama_is_Related_to_Brad_Pitt_Mensa_Genealogy_Colloquium_Helps_Uncover_Your_Unknown_Rela.html Hosted by the Mensa Education & Research Foundation, members of Mensa and non-members alike will gather at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center to learn various ways to define their family research goals, organize their research and share tricks and tactics to finding information about long-lost relatives and distant cousins. 20080331 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1505 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1505 eng Like many other documents, the records of the U.S. Census include some inconsistencies, omissions and errors, the fault of either the census takers or the subjects themselves. (Part 2 of 2) Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (03 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/2008_Artistry_of_Genealogy_Awards_Announced_by_the_Photo_Preservation_Center.html The 2008 Artistry of Genealogy Awards were announced today by The Photo Preservation Center to showcase outstanding genealogy websites and recognize excellence in preserving family history through genealogy. 20080328 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1495 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1495 eng Military personnel records for those who served within the last seventy-five years are restricted. It is not impossible, however, to learn more about people who served in more current wars. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (03 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Launches_Interactive_Vietnam_War_Memorial.html Footnote.com enables visitors to search the Wall for people they know and pay tribute by adding photos, comments and stories of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam conflict. 20080326 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_and_the_National_Archives_Launch_an_Interactive_Vietnam_War_Memorial.html Footnote.com's innovative social web site lets visitors pay tribute to Vietnam War heroes from their PC 20080326 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1504 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1504 eng Whether a genealogist finds his or her way to census records early or late in a search depends on how much accurate data can be accumulated and documented from family and local sources. (Part 1 of 2) Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (03 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Opens_Historic_CIA_Cold_War_Era_Records.html The National Archives and Records Administration has opened 534 cubic feet or approximately 1.3 million pages of historic Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) records covering the Cold War period from 1946-1977 20080317 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Adds_Millions_Of_Historical_Newspapers_To_Its_Collection.html Footnote.com announced today a new partnership with SmallTownPapers, Inc. that will add millions of pages of historical newspapers to the site. 20080313 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=2597 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=2597 eng OA 2008 World Vital Records (03 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3966 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3966 eng While there are many traditional sources to check when engaging in genealogical research, many family historians forget to check the records of fraternal organizations. These records often help to piece together ancestors' lives, adding details and uncovering sources for further research. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Family Tree Connection (03 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3965 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3965 eng For at least eight years, and for most twelve or more, attending school is an integral part of a person's life - especially during their formative years. School records, therefore, can potentially provide valuable insights about ancestors that other records often leave out. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Family Tree Connection (03 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=3964 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=3964 eng Women are often difficult to trace because records in the past weren�t kept for them as they were for men. The identities of women who lived prior to the 20th century are often tangled in those of their husbands, both by law and by custom. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Family Tree Connection (03 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1492 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1492 eng Her bestselling book, Genealogy Online, is now in its eight edition, fully revised and updated with the latest resources of ancestry-related websites, and other online services. OA 2008 Crowe (02 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Archive_CD_Books_Australia_and_Gould_Genealogy_Partner_With_FamilyLinkcom_Inc.html First large genealogical collection from Australia to be online at WorldVitalRecords.com 20080228 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Makes_Some_Passenger_Arrival_Records_Available_Online.html The records are known as Data Files Relating to the Immigration of Germans to the United States, 1850-1897; Data Files Relating to the Immigration of Italians to the United States, 1855-1900; and Data Files Relating to the Immigration of Russians to the United States, 1834-1897. 20080228 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1484 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1484 eng Since the beginning of our government, people have presented their grievances to the federal government and submitted claims. Genealogists often overlook these claims which usually include family information. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (02 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1476 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1476 eng Until now, access to maps of Canada has been more or less confined to Geographical Names of Canada, but, there is a new service being offered by John Cardinal called, "Places in Canada". E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (02 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Revolutionary_War_Pensioners_Index_Added.html Genealogy Today has partnered with Footnote.com to make an index of the 80,000 pension and bounty-land warrant application files available on our web site. 20080217 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/New_Biography_Website_Preserves_Family_History_and_Genealogy_Through_Reminiscing_and_Storytellin.html Now family genealogy and personal biographies can be preserved online for generations to come. Familyware.com allows anyone to reminisce and create a social biography from stories and photos provided by those who were there. It's never been more fun or rewarding to preserve family history. 20080212 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Federation_of_Genealogical_Societies_Becomes_WorldVitalRecordscom’s_Society_Affiliate_Partner.html 20080211 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Publishes_New_Guide_to_Records_of_the_American_West.html The Trans-Mississippi West, 1804-1912: A Guide to Federal Records for the Territorial Period compiled by staff archivist Robert M. Kvasnicka. 20080206 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Opens_records_to_the_public_In_honor_of_Black_History_Month.html Footnote.com today announced free access to select databases during February in celebration of Black History Month. 20080206 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1481 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1481 eng There's been a tremendous upsurge in interest among Americans, especially black Americans, over the last 25 years in tracing their family histories. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (02 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Celebrates_Its_First_Anniversary.html One year ago this month, Footnote.com partnered with the National Archives to digitize and make available records accessible for the first time on the internet. 20080130 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1475 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1475 eng Of the many pre-1911 Canadian censuses to have been put on-line, the 1851 census is one of the latest ones. E.B. Lapointe OA 2008 Canadian Connections (01 2008) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1471 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1471 eng Benjamin Franklin in 1798 said, "In this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes." However, genealogists check out death records for ancestors and fail to look at tax records. Ruby Coleman OA 2008 Tracing Lines (01 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/World_Vital_Records_Inc_Changes_Name_To_FamilyLinkcom_Inc.html 20080114 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1465 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1465 eng Those genealogists researching their Quaker ancestors have an easier time of it than most, since, next to the Mormons, the Quakers are the second best record keepers. Bob Brooke OA 2008 Everyday Genealogy (01 2008) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/164_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1926-2003).html This week we added 164 images, ranging from 1926 to 2003. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 22,700 listings. 20071230 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1463 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1463 eng As the American population grew and flexed its local political muscles, many of these original counties split to form two or more counties. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (12 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1458 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1458 eng We all have those quiet moments, sometimes a few minutes, sometimes thirty minutes and if lucky an hour. What we do with that time can be very productive. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (12 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1018_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 1,018 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 8,300 listings. 20071223 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1462 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1462 eng Exactly when to hire a professional genealogist depends on the character of the research needed. But for most, not having the time to do the research is the primary reason. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (12 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Releases_Lincoln_Assassination_Papers_and_Images_of_John_Wilkes_Booth_Diary.html Foonote.com today announced the release of rare documents from The National Archives that provide a unique perspective of the Lincoln assassination and a first-hand look at this critical event in America's history. 20071219 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Family_History_Library_and_Major_Family_History_Center_Patrons_to_Receive_Free_Ancestrycom_Acce.html FamilySearch and The Generations Network Agreement Give Patrons Access to More than 24,000 Databases and Titles 20071219 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1452 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1452 eng Most of the cemeteries in our county have been canvassed more than once and logged, some on Internet, some on personal computers, some in books and some in handwritten notes. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (12 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=448 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=448 eng Remember the time that you got into 'big trouble' when you were a kid because...? LeAnn R. Ralph OA 2007 Rural Route 2 (12 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Survey_Reveals_Americans'_Surprising_Lack_of_Family_Knowledge.html Latest Ancestry.com Survey Shows How Little Americans Know About Their Families; Holidays Perfect Time to Get to Know Family Better 20071206 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Launches_the_Largest_Collection_of_World_War_II_Photos_on_the_Web.html Footnote.com today announced the addition of thousands of US Air Force photos to their digital World War II collection. 20071206 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_US_Passport_Applications_Showcasing_Travels_of_the_Rich_and_Famous.html U.S. Passport Applications Document the Voyages of 2.4 Million American Travelers, Between 1795 and 1925 20071204 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Simmons_Historical_Publications_Brings_More_than_765_Books_To_World_Vital_Records_Inc_Through_.html 20071203 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Digitizes_Late_18th_Century_Newspaper_The_Times_(London).html The Times (London) Includes Details about King George, Napoleon, as well as Trials, Advertisements and Everyday Life 20071128 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Godfrey_Funeral_Sermon_Collection_Now_Online_at_WorldVitalRecordscoms.html 20071112 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1449 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1449 eng This week we added 150 images to our Business Card Collection database, many of which are from Railroad employees. This database will be updated regularly and now contains over 1,400 listings. OA 2007 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (11 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1026_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 1,026 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 7,300 listings. 20071111 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/281_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1926-1994).html This week we added 281 images, ranging from 1926 to 1994, with several batches from the 1960's and 1970's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 22,500 listings. 20071111 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/E-Yearbookcom_Partners_With_World_Vital_Records_Inc_To_Bring_Greater_Accessibility_To_Old_Col.html 20071031 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1446 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1446 eng Oral histories are only as successful as the interviews it takes to make them. Unlike in a conversation, the interviewer may have to lead the interviewee back to the main point, without hurting his or her feelings. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (10 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/World_Vital_Records_Adds_63_Million_Names_from_SmallTownPapers_Collection.html 20071026 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ration_Book_Researcher_Visits_Genealogy_Today_Archive.html This week, Robert A. Ross visited the Genealogy Today Archive to review and analyze the Book One collection of World War Two ration books. 20071024 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_and_the_Genealogical_Society_of_Utah_(GSU)_Announce_Digitizing_Partnership.html This partnership will begin with a pilot project to digitize, index, and make available the first 3,150 of the pension files. Upon successful completion of the pilot, GSU, doing business as FamilySearch, in conjunction with Footnote.com, intends to digitize and index all 1,280,000 Civil War and later widows' files in the series. 20071023 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Myfamilycom_Launches_Free_Enhanced_Beta_Version_of_Family-Focused_Social_Networking_Site.html New 2.0 Site Offers Central Shared Space For The Entire Family 20071023 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Personnel_Records_Center_Opens_more_than_Six_Million_New_Military_Personnel_Files.html The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) will open for the first time all of the individual Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs) of Army, Army Air Corps, Army Air Forces, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard military personnel who served and were discharged, retired or died while in the service, prior to 1946. 20071022 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NEHGS_and_Ancestrycom_Announce_New_Membership_Benefits_as_Part_of_Collaboration.html Two Genealogy Industry Leaders Offer Special Pricing and New Member Benefits 20071022 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1323_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 1,323 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 6,300 listings. 20071021 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_Generations_Network_Parent_Company_of_Ancestrycom_to_be_Acquired_by_Spectrum_Equity_Inves.html Investment Will Support and Accelerate Company's Strategic Direction and Growth Plan 20071017 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1437 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1437 eng This dreaded disease known as Spanish influenza, or La Grippe, killed more people between 1918 and 1919 than the Great War (World War I). Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (10 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_Online_DNA_Testing_Service_Combining_Science_and_Social_Networking.html Integration of DNA, Historical Records and Online Community of 15 Million Users Creates Ultimate Social Network for Family History 20071016 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Introduces_Digital_Scrapbooking_Application_to_Let_Members_Create_Personalized_Fami.html AncestryPress™ Offers Easy-to-Use Tool for Creating Family History Books, Heirloom Recipe Books and More 20071009 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1438 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1438 eng Nothing can capture the essence of a family the way grandparents and other relatives can. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (10 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/World_Vital_Records_Inc_Launches_Federal_US_Census_From_1790-1930.html Allcensus partners with World Vital Records, Inc. 20071001 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1198_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 1,198 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, including 83 Canadian books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 4,900 listings. 20070930 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/World_Vital_Records_Inc’s_CEO_Paul_Allen_Awarded_Prestigious_Utah_Genealogical_Association.html 20070925 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Celebrates_Stories_of_America's_Everyday_War_Heroes_as_'The_War'_Remembers_WWII_Vet.html Largest Online Family History Web Site Enables Families to Record Oral Histories and Create Personal Biographies of Military Ancestors for Free 20070921 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Largest_Argentine_Genealogy_Tree_Database_Now_Online_At_WorldVitalRecordscom.html WorldVitalRecords.com launches first Latin American database, Familias-Argentinas.com.ar 20070911 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Makes_Papers_of_Continental_Congress_Available_for_Free.html Footnote.com will also include Papers of the Constitutional Congress and Copybooks of George Washington's Correspondence 20070911 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_Generations_Network_Inc_Launches_Eighth_International_Site_With_Swedish-Language_Ancestry.html More than 37 million names in Swedish Family History Records Allow Americans to Trace Their Swedish Ancestors 20070911 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1267_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 1,267 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated regularly and now contains over 3,700 listings. 20070909 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1417 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1417 eng It won't be long before leaves turn and fall, a more noticeable chill is in the air and thoughts turn to genealogy projects left over from a busy summer. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (09 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/193_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1932-1999).html This week we added 193 images, ranging from 1932 to 1999, with several batches from the 1940's and 1950's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 22,200 listings. 20070902 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Named_One_of_PC_Magazine's_Top_Undiscovered_Web_Sites_of_2007.html "Footnote is the quintessential Web-2.0 example of how to use your Web-browsing time wisely" 20070830 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/New_Archives_Facility_for_National_Archives_-_Central_Plains_Region.html The new Central Plains Regional Archives facility will be located in the former Adams Express building, a part of the Union Station complex. 20070828 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1414 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1414 eng While many genealogists depend heavily on libraries for information to fill out their family tree, you may want to begin your own genealogical library at home. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (08 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Online_Community_Creates_More_Than_275_Million_Profiles_and_3_Million_Family_Trees_.html Unrivaled Combination of Social Networking Tools and Digitized Historical Documents Spark Surge 20070828 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NewspaperARCHIVEcom_Partners_With_World_Vital_Records_Inc_To_Increase_Access_To_A_Half-Billio.html Valuable collection includes records from the 18th and 19th centuries 20070827 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Publishes_New_Guide_to_WWII_Records.html Published in two volumes, this important new guide represents the most comprehensive and detailed finding aid to World War II source materials in the custody of the National Archives of the United States. 20070826 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/CountryRoad_Capital_LLC_invests_in_in_iFamily_Inc.html CountryRoad Capital LLC, a New York based boutique investment firm, has made an undisclosed investment in iFamily Inc., a Facebook application developer also based in New York. 20070822 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1405 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1405 eng Many times we avoid the challenge or don't have the resources to obtain the document, thus we rely on abstracts or extracts. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (08 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NEHGS_and_Ancestrycom_Announce_Landmark_Collaboration.html Two Industry Leaders Collaborate for First Time to Promote and Educate about Family History 20070816 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Releases_Completely_Redesigned_Family_Tree_Maker_2008_No_1_Selling_Family_Tree_So.html Revamped Software Continues 18-Year Legacy of Innovation and Excellence; Offers Users Online Integration with Ancestry.com and Other Web Resources Including Microsoft® Virtual Earth™ 20070814 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Find_A_Grave_Provides_More_Than_17_Million_Grave_Records_to_WorldVitalRecordscom.html Search one of the largest collections of online burial information now at WorldVitalRecords.com. 20070810 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Announces_New_Partnership_with_the_Largest_Public_Genealogy_Library_in_the_US.html Footnote.com to begin digitizing content from Allen County Public Library 20070802 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Thousands_of_National_Archives_Films_to_Be_Made_Available_Through_CustomFlix_Labs.html The National Archives has selected the CustomFlix DVD on Demand service to initially make its collection of Universal Newsreels, dating from 1929 to 1967, available on DVD to the general public for purchase on Amazon.com. 20070730 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Accessible_Archives_Inc_Partners_With_WorldVitalRecordscom_To_Provide_Greater_Access_To_Unique.html 20070727 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_Largest_Online_Collection_of_Records_Documenting_Australia's_Convicted_'Fo.html 80 Years of 18th- and 19th-Century Australian Convict Records Reveal the Not-So-Criminal Crimes of Those Banished to the Land Down Under; British Transportation Practice Has Roots in America 20070725 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1399 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1399 eng For centuries, mankind seemed satisfied with the Julian Calendar. But the Catholic Church couldn't leave well enough alone. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (07 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/146_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1892-1995).html This week we added 146 images, ranging from 1892 to 1995, with another batch of French Canadian cards. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 22,000 listings. 20070722 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Census_Mortality_Schedules_Research_Tool_Released.html GenealogyBuff.com released a new research tool this week for researching census mortality schedules which have been transcribed and posted across the web. MortalitySchedules.com is a directory of these schedules which provides a search function to find surnames for genealogy research. 20070721 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Exposes_Government_UFO_Records.html Footnote.com announced that they have digitized the entire Project Bluebook, a collection of official records covering the United States Government's investigation of UFO phenomenon from 1947-1969. 20070712 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1395 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1395 eng Looking back at when the computers first entered into genealogical research, there have been monumental changes, particularly in this century. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (07 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_Generations_Network_Grants_Ancestry_Library_Edition_to_Brigham_Young_University_Library.html Free Access Honors Only School in Nation with Family History Undergraduate Degree; Recognizes Leadership in Transforming Genealogy Landscape 20070703 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/156_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1887-2006).html This week we added 156 images, ranging from 1887 to 2006, with an interesting batch of handwritten funeral notices from the 1930's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 21,900 listings. 20070701 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Announces_Official_Launch_of_the_Company_and_Reveals_First-Hand_Accounts_of_the_Bir.html Original Records Include Rarely Seen Hand Written Letters From George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Other Founding Fathers 20070628 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_Generations_Network_Expands_Ancestry_Sites_to_France_and_Italy_With_Launch_of_Ancestryfr_an.html Growing Global Interest in Family History Spurs New French and Italian-Language Websites; Number of Ancestry Sites Climbs to Seven 20070627 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_150_Years_of_Native_American_Family_History_Online_for_the_First_Time.html Discover More than 7.5 Million Names in the U.S. Indian Censuses; The Best Resource for Tracing American Indian Family History Available at a Click of Your Mouse 20070626 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/122_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1900-1995).html This week we added 122 images, ranging from 1900 to 1995, most are from the 50's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 21,700 listings. 20070624 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1386 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1386 eng June is the start of vacations and for some the beginning of research trips. June is also a great month for reunions. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (06 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Partners_with_the_Center_for_Research_Libraries.html Today, Footnote.com announced a new partnership with The Center for Research Libraries (CRL), a non-profit organization that collects and preserves scholarly materials on behalf of 233 North American universities, colleges, and independent research libraries. 20070621 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1384 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1384 eng Throughout history, mankind has played with time, often adjusting it for its own benefit. These time adjustments in the form of individualized calendars can play havoc for genealogists. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (06 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Enters_DNA_Genealogy_Field_Through_Exclusive_Partnership_With_Sorenson_Genomics.html Combines Three Major Pillars of Family History Research - Historical Records, DNA and Family Trees 20070618 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Random_Acts_of_Genealogical_Kindness_Partners_with_FamilyLinkcom.html Volunteers from Around the World to Benefit from New Social Networking Site 20070614 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1368 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1368 eng The Université de Montreal has hired students to index the Drouin Collection and put it online! E.B. Lapointe OA 2007 Canadian Connections (05 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Godfrey_Memorial_Library_Partners_With_WorldVitalRecordscom.html 20070529 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Introduces_Largest_Online_Collection_of_US_Military_Records_Featuring_More_Than_9.html For Memorial Day, New Records Span American History From the 1600s to Vietnam; Includes Only Complete Online Collection of Rare WWII Counter-Propaganda Newsreels and WWI Draft Cards 20070524 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1367 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1367 eng One source of information that's often overlooked by amateur genealogists is biographies. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (05 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Historic_Ellis_Island_Passenger_Records_Receive_Expanded_Online_Access.html 20070516 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Quintin_Publications_Partners_With_WorldVitalRecordscom_To_Make_Thousands_of_Genealogical_Datab.html 20070516 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/More_Than_4500_Family_History_Centers_Worldwide_to_have_Free_Access_to_WorldVitalRecordscom.html 20070516 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1365 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1365 eng Within family treasures, genealogists often locate items that tell more about the individual they are researching. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (05 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Teams_with_FamilySearch_to_Release_Revolutionary_War_Pension_Files.html Footnote.com announced an agreement with FamilySearch, historically known as the Genealogical Society of Utah, a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 20070515 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1366 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1366 eng This week we added 23 images to our Business Card Collection database, all of which are from Railroad employees. This database will be updated regularly and now contains over 1,200 listings. OA 2007 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (05 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Incline_Software_Releases_Ancestral_Quest_120.html Incline Software, LC, a producer of Windows-based Family Tree software, announced today that a new version of its premier product, Ancestral Quest, was recently released. 20070510 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Incline_Software_Releases_PAFWiz_20.html Incline Software, LC, a producer of Windows-based Family Tree software products, announced today that a new version of its PAFWiz was recently released. This new version 2.0 provides several important new capabilities. 20070510 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Research_Confirms_Pocahontas_and_President_Bush_Are_Related.html Relationship Highlights New Understanding of Pocahontas on the Eve of Jamestown's 400th Anniversary 20070509 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/403_Mug_Shots_Added_(1902-1981).html This week we added information from 403 mug shots (from various states) to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 823 mug shots in this collection, which spans from 1902 to 1981. 20070508 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1359 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1359 eng This week we added 62 images to our Business Card Collection database, including a set from the New England Typographical Union Convention of 1915, held in Portland, Maine. This database will be updated regularly and now contains over 1,200 listings. OA 2007 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (05 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Releases_Original_Revolutionary_War_Documents_for_the_First_Time_on_the_Internet.html Featuring collections such as the Revolutionary War Service Records, Papers of the Continental Congress and Revolutionary War Rolls, Footnote.com is quickly becoming the leading source for original documents relating to the birth of the United States. 20070503 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/111_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1886-1999).html This week we added 111 images, ranging from 1886 to 1999, many of which are the very rare 4x6 Remembrance Card format. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 21,600 listings. 20070503 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1356 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1356 eng We are pleased to have Paul Allen join us to talk about the Future of Internet Genealogy. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (05 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_US_-_Mexico_Border_Crossings_Collection_From_1903_to_1957.html More Than 3.5 Million Border Crossing Records From Mexico to the United States; Features 24 Land Ports of Entry From California to Texas 20070501 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1352 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1352 eng We are pleased to have Christine Rose join us to talk about Common Surnames. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (04 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/What_are_You_Missing.html If you have ever thought about subscribing to a genealogy magazine, but weren't sure if there would be enough information pertinant to your own research, genealogymagazines.com can help. 20070423 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1347 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1347 eng We are pleased to have Tom Kemp join us to talk about Genealogical Libraries. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (04 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1344 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1344 eng If your genealogical research produces too many negative results, it is time that you evaluate the process. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (04 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Footnotecom_Releases_Original_Lincoln_Assassination_Trial_Papers.html Footnote.com has released its new collection, The Investigation and Trial Papers Relating to the Assassination of President Lincoln. 20070416 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1155 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1155 eng This week we added 212 names to our Business Card Collection database, including a significant number of RAILROAD employees. This database will be updated regularly and now contains over 1,100 listings. OA 2007 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (04 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Utah_Company_A_Part_Of_History_With_New_Website.html A Utah company has launched a Web site to display historical documents - including some from the American Revolution and well before - in a partnership with the U.S. National Archives. 20070414 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_Complete_Scotland_Census_Collection_1841-1901.html Forget Bagpipes and Kilts - Add Cars, Steel, Telephones, Magazines and 'The Apprentice' to the List of Scotland's Influence on the United States 20070412 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1343 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1343 eng We are pleased to have Martha McCartney join us to talk about Researching Colonial Settlers. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (04 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/159_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1903-2002).html This week we added 159 images, ranging from 1903 to 2002, many of which are from the 1920's -- with the older ones in German. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 21,500 listings. 20070411 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1331 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1331 eng Part three of three part series. Any genealogist relishes the chance to do research in an ancestor's country of origin. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (04 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1342 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1342 eng We are pleased to have Megan Smolenyak join us to talk about Finding Living Relatives. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (04 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Search_More_Than_9_Million_NARA_World_War_II_Army_Enlistment_Records_Online_at_WorldVitalRecords.html 20070402 http://wiki.genealogytoday.com/Bethesda_Hospital_and_Deaconess_Home.html http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1270 eng PD 1915 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1341 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1341 eng We are pleased to have Dick Eastman join us to talk about Genealogical Software. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (03 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Launches_the_United_States_-_Canadian_Border_Crossings_Collection_From_1895_to_1956.html Superman Creator, Joseph Shuster, Among More Than 4 Million Names Added to Largest Online Collection of U.S. Immigration Records 20070328 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1340 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1340 eng We are pleased to have Leland Meitzler join us to talk about Keeping Current. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (03 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1234 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1234 eng I want a real Irishman ... somebody from County Cork with shamrocks in his pocket and leprechauns on his doorstep. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (03 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Digitizes_All_Readily_Available_Iowa_State_Census_Records_From_1836_to_1925.html More Than 14 Million Records Offer Insight Into State and Family Histories From Notable Natives, John Wayne and President Herbert Hoover, to the Settlers of the 1830s 20070315 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Families_Find_Personal_Connections_Through_Everton’s_Online_Genealogical_Helper_and_Family_Gro.html Lesser known, yet important genealogical accounts link families to previously inaccessible resources 20070315 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1339 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1339 eng We are pleased to have Myra Gormley join us to talk about RootsWeb. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (03 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/227_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1890-2003).html This week we added 227 images, ranging from 1890 to 2003, most of which are from the 1950's. Many of the older ones in this batch are in German. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 21,300 listings. 20070313 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1229 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1229 eng The Library and Archives Canada has just announced this month the completion of the database on the immigration papers of the Likacheff-Ragosine-Mathers Collection, and covers the years 1862 to 1922. E.B. Lapointe OA 2007 Canadian Connections (03 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Google_Books_Now_Included_In_Online_Reference_Collection_at_WorldVitalRecordscom.html 20070309 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1228 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1228 eng Part two of three part series. Once a researcher learns the name of an immigrant ancestor, her or she must find out as much as possible about him or her in family accounts, original records and published sources. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (03 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1338 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1338 eng We are pleased to have Karen Clifford join us to talk about Finding Answers through Education. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (03 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/WorldVitalRecordscom_Launches_100_Genealogy_Databases.html WorldVitalRecords.com launches its largest collection of vital records 20070305 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/One_Hundred_Databases_Launched_on_March_1st.html On March 1st, WorldVitalRecords.com will launch 100 databases, the largest number of databases it has ever launched in one day. All of the databases will be free to access for 10 days. 20070301 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1337 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1337 eng We are pleased to have Craig Scott join us to talk about Genealogical Book Sources. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (02 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Breaks_Barriers_in_Black_Family_History_Research_With_Launch_of_Largest_Online_Coll.html Newly Expanded Collection Traces Back to Thousands of African-Americans Living Before the Civil War 20070221 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1336 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1336 eng We are pleased to have Kathy Hinckley join us to talk about Internet Census Records. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (02 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1216 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1216 eng Margaret Holland spent years recording the lives of the towns folk in the small Alaskan town where she grew up as a child. This collection is now online and fully searchable. OA 2007 Genealogy Today (02 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1335 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1335 eng We are pleased to have Matt Helm join us to talk about Surname Genealogy Websites. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (02 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1215 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1215 eng This holiday reminds about marriages and sometimes the fact that I am missing a lot of dates and locations of marriages in my many genealogical databases. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (02 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/223_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1900-2000).html This week we added 223 images, ranging from 1900 to 2000, including another set from Canada and many from the 1920's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated regularly, and now has over 21,100 listings. 20070212 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Completes_Historic_Freedmen’s_Bureau_Records_Project.html Following the Civil War, the Freedmen's Bureau provided assistance to tens of thousands of former slaves making the transition from slavery to freedom. 20070208 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1334 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1334 eng We are pleased to have John Philip Colletta join us to talk about Immigration Sources. OA 2007 Family Roots Radio (02 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/What_Happened_in_Vegas_Stayed_in_Vegas__Until_Now.html Infamous Records Tell All - 50 Years of Hook-Ups and Break-Ups Unleashed in Ancestry.com's Nevada Marriage & Divorce Records Collection; This Valentine's Day - What's Love Got to Do With it? Find Out What Really Went on ... 20070207 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Family_Roots_Radio_To_Debut_This_Week.html ProGenealogists, Inc. and Genealogy Today announced the launch "Family Roots Radio," a weekly hour-long radio show will begin airing each Thursday at 1pm Pacific (4pm Eastern) beginning February 8, 2007. 20070206 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1208 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1208 eng In 1862, the demand for SALT in the Confederate states reached critical levels and rationing was instituted in many states. OA 2007 Genealogy Today (01 2007) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1206 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1206 eng Part one of three part series. Tracing a family back several generations in this country is challenging, but the greatest genealogical detective story of all is the search for the lineage of immigrant ancestors in their country of origin. Bob Brooke OA 2007 Everyday Genealogy (01 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Appoints_Renowned_Genealogist_Megan_Smolenyak_as_Chief_Family_Historian.html 20070123 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1153 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1153 eng This week we added 169 names to our Business Card Collection database, including a significant number of RAILROAD employees. This database will be updated regularly and now contains over 950 listings. OA 2007 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (01 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Records_from_Acton_Massachusetts_from_1730-1850_Now_Available_at_WorldVitalRecordscom.html 20070119 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/181_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 181 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated weekly and now contains over 2,500 listings. 20070118 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1198 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1198 eng Today we easily and quickly communicate by e-mail. During World War II things were different. Ruby Coleman OA 2007 Tracing Lines (01 2007) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/138_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1909-2004).html This week we added 138 images, ranging from 1909 to 2004, quite of few of which are from the 1930's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,900 listings. 20070115 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/100000_Pages_Declassified_in_Search_for_Japanese_War_Crimes_Records.html New IWG Volume and Records Guide on Japanese Records Now Available 20070112 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_and_Footnote_Launch_Project_to_Digitize_Historic_Documents.html Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein and Footnote, Inc. CEO Russell Wilding today announced an agreement to digitize selected records from the vast holdings of the National Archives. 20070110 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Adds_Six_Million_Names_From_German_Census_and_Port_Records_Launches_German-Languag.html New Collection Opens the Door for Largest Ethnic Group in the U.S. to Discover Their Family Stories Online; Fifteen Percent of Americans Claim German Descent 20070109 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/128_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 128 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. The database is updated weekly and now contains over 2,300 listings. 20070109 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_Genealogy_Bookmaker_Update_Released.html ALPHA TO OMEGA Announces Version 3.3.0, the result of suggestions we have received from industry leaders and genealogy researchers. 20070103 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/197_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1899-1998).html This week we added 197 images, ranging from 1899 to 1998, quite of few of which are from New Jersey and New York. There's also a nice batch of older cards from Pennsylvania. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,700 listings. 20070101 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/473_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 473 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, including 20 Canadian books. The database is updated weekly and now contains over 2,200 listings. 20070101 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1196 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1196 eng Discovering a copy of a local church, town or county history that mentions the family a genealogist is researching can be an exciting find. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (12 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1174 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1174 eng Over 12,000 Acadians left Nova Scotia in a mass evacuation referred to as either The Great Upheaval, The Deportation, or The Acadian Expulsion. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (12 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MyFamilycom_Inc_Changes_Corporate_Name_to_The_Generations_Network.html 20061219 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/53_Wanted_Posters_Added_(1918-1941).html This week we added 53 wanted posters with mug shots (from various states) to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 239 mug shots in this collection, these newly added items span from 1918 to 1941. 20061215 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1181 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1181 eng Sometimes the wait can be just as agonizing and long, such as waiting for the release of the 1940 United States Census. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (12 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/WorldVitalRecordscom_Begins_To_Scan_Millions_of_Invaluable_Family_History_Records_at_the_Everto.html 20061214 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestry_Magazine_Relaunches_With_All_New_Content_and_Design;_Premier_Issue_Now_Available.html Revamped Magazine Provides Family History Tips and Techniques for the Family Historian - From Beginners to Experts 20061213 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/15_Wanted_Posters_Added_(1931-1939).html This week we added 18 wanted posters with mug shots (from Alabama) to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 186 mug shots in this collection, these newly added items span from 1931 to 1939. 20061208 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1173 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1173 eng The Provincial Archives of New Brunswick has put the Database of Vital Statistics from New Brunswick Newspapers online. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (12 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=447 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=447 eng Instead of letting your snapshots take up space and contribute to the clutter in your home, use them to make collages that you can give as Christmas gifts to family and friends. LeAnn R. Ralph OA 2006 Rural Route 2 (12 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/18_Wanted_Posters_Added_(1930-1939).html This week we added 18 wanted posters with mug shots (from North Carolina) to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 171 mug shots in this collection, these newly added items span from 1930 to 1939. 20061201 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Expands_Its_Scotland_Census_Collection_With_the_Complete_1851-1861_Census_Records.html Nearly Nine Million Names Now Available and Fully Searchable Online 20061201 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1178 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1178 eng Brief history of the origins of the Pennsylvania Dutch in America. Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1168 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1168 eng Everyday items our ancestors made or owned, such as quilts, dinnerware, or furniture, can be a great resource, sometimes even revealing genealogical facts we never knew about. Finding them can sometimes be as simple as a trip to the local library bookshelf. Christina Inge OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1172 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1172 eng Since 1956, some 38,000 Hungarian refugees came to Canada, and with them came their genealogy and social history. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1176 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1176 eng Sooner or later every genealogist has to write a letter either to a relative, a stranger, a library or a government entity requesting information for family history. A good researcher knows that a well written letter that follows certain rules will get an answer much quicker than one that gives out too much information. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/163_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 163 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, many of which are from Pennsylvania. The database is updated weekly and now contains over 1,700 listings. 20061129 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1171 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1171 eng There are some 10,000 genealogical indexes, guides, and other reference works available, all arranged by family name. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/182_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1875-1995).html This week we added 182 images, ranging from 1875 to 1995, of which 64 are the rare 4"x6" cabinet card style used at the turn of the 19th century. We now have 386 of these "In Loving Remembrance" cards online. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,500 listings. 20061127 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/12_Vintage_Mug_Shots_Added_(1947-1960).html This week we added 12 mug shots (from Maryland) to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 152 mug shots in this collection, these newly added items span from 1947 to 1960. 20061124 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1163 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1163 eng Brief history of the French Huguenots Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=603 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=603 eng A basic knowledge of legal terms is necessary for successful family history research. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/358_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 358 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. Included in this batch are 40 Canadian ration books, and three books from Native Americans living on a reservation in upstate New York. The database is updated weekly and now contains over 1,500 listings. 20061122 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1156 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1156 eng Wouldn't it be nice if you could visit with your ancestors? You could ask questions and spend time getting to know them. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/1880_Census_Now_Available_at_WorldVitalRecordscom.html 20061121 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/116_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1888-2006).html This week we added 116 images, ranging from 1888 to 2006, quite of few of which are from Nebraska. There's also a nice batch of older cards from Canada. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,400 listings. 20061120 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/18_Vintage_Mug_Shots_Added_(1907-1970).html This week we added 18 mug shots to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 139 mug shots in this collection, these newly added items span from 1907 to 1970. 20061117 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1157 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1157 eng The GMRV, with the assistance of the Genealogical Society of Utah and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City Utah, assembles, maintains, and preserves the largest genealogical collection in the world. Donnie Boursaw OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1149 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1149 eng We now live in a time where a vast many resources exist that can help us identify and date old photographs. Yes, it's difficult when there is not a name on the back of the photo, but it is not impossible. The following are some steps to consider in identifying your old photos. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/A_First_in_Irish_Genealogy.html The Worlds First Podcast on Irish Genealogy and Family Heritage has been launched. 20061116 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/150_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 150 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 1,200 listings. 20061115 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1152 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1152 eng This week we added 52 images to our Business Card Collection database. Included is a group of business cards from a Chicago area printer, all from the 1950's. OA 2006 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/105_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1891-2002).html This week we added 105 images, ranging from 1891 to 2002, quite of few of which are from New Jersey. Many from the 1930's and 1940's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,200 listings. 20061113 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/20_Vintage_Mug_Shots_Added_(1905-1991).html This week we added 20 mug shots to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 121 mug shots in this collection spanning from 1905 to 1991. 20061110 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1150 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1150 eng One of the biggest stumbling blocks for genealogists is reading the writing on early American documents. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Releases_the_World's_Largest_Online_Collection_of_US_Historical_Immigration_Recor.html More Than 100 Million Names on All Readily Available U.S. Passenger Lists From 1820 - 1960; Includes the Complete Ellis Island Collection, as Well as Records From Over 100 Other U.S. Ports of Arrival 20061109 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1148 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1148 eng Overview of early land records in the United States. Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1138 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1138 eng The Family Search web site is invaluable as a foundation for starting any research project. Learning to use the Family History Library catalog will help you find those elsuive ancestors. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/118_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 118 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 1,050 listings. 20061108 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1151 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1151 eng This week we added 350 images to our Business Card Collection database. Included is an unbelievable set of Railroad business cards many with personal notes. OA 2006 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/30_Vintage_Mug_Shots_Added_(1905-1972).html This week we added 30 mug shots to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 101 mug shots in this collection spanning from 1905 to 1972. 20061103 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1132 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1132 eng This article is written to help researchers find collateral-line relatives who are direct descendants of a common ancestor. Helpful web sites are given and examples provided that present wonderful discoveries in finding other family members who share common goals and memories! Vicki Boartfield OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1139 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1139 eng The Family Search website includes 6 searchable databases with over 1 billion names. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1143 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1143 eng If you have a family that headed west toward California during the early 1930's and left such states as Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma or Texas, then chances are your family was one of 300,000 to 400,000 which fled the dust bowl. Alan Smith OA 2006 GenWeekly (11 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1145 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1145 eng This week we added 123 images to our new Business Card Collection database. This is the first update for a project designed to highlight details of your ancestor's career. OA 2006 Vintage Business Cards & Advertisements (11 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/128_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 128 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, which include two user contributions. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 900 listings. 20061101 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1142 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1142 eng Military records of more recent wars are much more complete, but many of those of the American Revolution have suffered irreparable damage. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/24_Vintage_Mug_Shots_Added_(1907-1971).html This week we added 24 mug shots to our Ancestral Criminal Records database. There are now 71 mug shots in this collection spanning from 1907 to 1971. 20061027 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1136 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1136 eng In our zeal to research our families, sometimes we forget that the best path for research is often not a straight line. However, the tangents that one is able to veer off on when researching means that if we are not careful to keep track of where we've been, we may not end up where we would like to be. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Genealogy_Today_offers_Reports_for_Online_Research.html Genealogy Today announced that it has begun offering a series of reports designed to help genealogists find the best online destinations for their specific surname research. 20061026 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1134 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1134 eng Military records are just one tool in researching your Union Civil War ancestor. The records of the Grand Army of the Republic can help you better understand his life during and after the Civil War. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1137 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1137 eng Things to consider when studying the records of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/120_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 120 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 800 listings. 20061025 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/181_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1930-2004).html This week we added 186 images, ranging from 1930 to 2004, quite of few of which are from New York. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,100 listings. 20061023 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1133 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1133 eng Cemeteries provide "rock solid" birth and death dates, and they also provide a fascinating glimpse into a past world which may lead to a greater understanding of the lives of your ancestors. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1131 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1131 eng We added 8 marriage announcements (w/ images) from various states. In addition to marriage information, we also have images of World War II V-Mail, New Jersey Deeds, Funeral Cards, and miscellaneous items of ephemera. OA 2006 Genealogy Today (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1112 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1112 eng A glimpse into the working conditions of our coal mining ancestors. Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1123 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1123 eng Social history allows us to look at our family tree in a more interesting way. By incorporating the events of the time with our ancestors, we can actually look at our ancestors a way that brings them to life and helps them become three-dimensional people, aside from just birth and death dates. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/92_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 92 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, which include several user contributions. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 650 listings. 20061018 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/186_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1871-1996).html This week we added 186 images, ranging from 1871 to 1996, with one very interesting user contribution. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 20,000 listings. 20061016 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1121 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1121 eng We added 5 marriage announcements (w/ images) from various states. In addition to marriage information, we also have images of World War II V-Mail, New Jersey Deeds, Funeral Cards, and miscellaneous items of ephemera. OA 2006 Genealogy Today (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1125 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1125 eng Perhaps you have an ancestor in the family that was rumored to have been an Indian or has proved hard to trace and they lived in Appalachia. Here's a possible explanation for that elusive brick wall ancestor! Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1127 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1127 eng Well, it's that time of year when people turn their thoughts to dressing up, eating too much candy, and checking out the local cemetery. Whether you take a tour of a local cemetery or a virtual tour hundreds of miles away, you can learn about the history of the cemetery and those buried there. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/94_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 94 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, which include several user contributions. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 450 listings. 20061011 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1122 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1122 eng October is a great time to set goals that can be fulfilled during the month or continued for many more months. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/226_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1907-2006).html This week we added 226 images, ranging from 1907 to 2006, with two user contributions. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 19,800 listings. 20061009 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1118 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1118 eng When researching Native American ancestry in the southeastern United States, it is important to remember that the area was under the control of three different governments before the formation of the United States. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1117 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1117 eng You may be surprised to see so much detail in the early city directories, far more than the present telephone directories of today. Alan Smith OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1114 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1114 eng Celebrate Columbus Day 2006 by researching your Italian roots. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (10 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1120 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1120 eng We added 11 images of marriage announcements from various states. In addition to marriage information, we also have images of World War II V-Mail, New Jersey Deeds, Funeral Cards, and miscellaneous items of ephemera. OA 2006 Genealogy Today (10 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/81_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 81 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, which include several user contributions. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 350 listings. 20061004 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/160_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1865-2005).html This week we added 160 images, ranging from 1865 to 2005, which include a nice batch of French-Canadian cards with photos on them. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 19,500 listings. 20061002 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1095 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1095 eng The Internet has changed the way genealogists perform research; therefore, the way that societies operate must also change if they hope to stay viable for the technologically savvy modern day genealogist. Although most societies view the Internet as a curse, resulting in shrinking membership and lack of attendance at regular meetings, is it truly? Or, is the internet a powerful tool with the ability to provide societies with cutting edge offerings available to a much larger, more geographically diverse membership? Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1097 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1097 eng It might be true that a rose would still smell like a rose if we called it something else, but then it isn't a rose anymore. Donnie Boursaw OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1107 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1107 eng This article provices a success story for genealogy research in census and obituary records. It encourages researchers to never give up even if they hit a "brick wall" in trying to find their ancestors. Vicki Boartfield OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/79_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 79 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, which include several user contributions. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database is updated weekly and now contains over 250 listings. 20060927 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Adds_Major_US_Newspaper_Birth_Marriage_and_Death_Announcements_From_1851_to_2003.html Leading Online Family History Resource Teams With ProQuest to Upload More Than 30 Million Names From Vital Records Notices 20060925 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/173_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1876-2004).html This week we added 173 images, ranging from 1876 to 2004, most of which are from the 1950's. Included are a second bunch of the folded funeral notices from Methodist and non-denominational services. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 19,400 listings. 20060925 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/4_Town_Reports_Added_(1867-1926).html This week we added names from four reports to the Town Reports Online database. These reports were published annually by New England towns. Additional reports will be added weekly. 20060923 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1060 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1060 eng Apart for parish registers, there are other useful documents concerning a particular parish in England and Wales that are worth investigating. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1093 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1093 eng One of the groups of volunteers who fought in the Mexican War (1846-1848) was the Mormon Battalion. Many resources exist on the Internet for researching your Battalion ancestor. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1094 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1094 eng People with genealogy rooted in the southeastern United States often have oral traditions of Native American ancestry that may be difficult to trace. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/104_Years_of_British_Phone_Books_Launch_Online.html Ancestry.co.uk and BT Launch British Phone Books, 1880-1984 Online 20060920 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/105_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added_(1940's).html This week we added 105 images to the Registry of War Ration Books, which include several user contributions. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database will be updated weekly and now contains 199 listings. 20060920 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1100 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1100 eng There are many families in which individual members may have converted to other religions from the original one of the majority of family members. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (09 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/146_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1901-2001).html This week we added 146 images, ranging from 1901 to 2001, most of which are from the 1940's. Included are a bunch of the folded funeral notices from Methodist, Lutheran and Episcopal services. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 19,200 listings. 20060918 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1000 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1000 eng The object of family research is to fill in the blanks with names, dates, places, and events. This objective makes this research a discipline that is motivated by questions. One of the preliminary steps in doing this type of research is determining location and records at that location. Donnie Boursaw OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1101 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1101 eng Now may be the time to branch out and begin researching indirect family lines. As a bonus-while uncovering new data to help break down your proverbial "brick wall"-you may also meet new family members! Teresa Hilburn OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1098 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1098 eng California is a state rich in history and genealogical resources. Whether you conduct research in one of its museums, historical societies, archives or libraries, you're bound to find something that will bring your ancestor to life. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/22_WWII_Ration_Book_Images_Added.html This week we added 22 images to the Registry of War Ration Books. This is a new project involving an interesting source of genealogical information for the 1940's. This database will be updated weekly and now contains 94 listings. 20060914 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Web_Site_Launches_Online_Registry_of_War_Ration_Books.html This fully searchable index includes images of the various stamp books used by families during the Second World War. 20060912 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/167_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1864-2001).html This week we added 167 images, ranging from 1864 to 2001, including many pre-1920 cards and a bunch of black-bordered funeral notices. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 19,100 listings. 20060911 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1088 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1088 eng I use WorldCat and assumed everybody was using WorldCat. If you have not used it, the fun begins now. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1059 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1059 eng The main problem causing the losing of ancestors in England and Wales are "Cities." What we all need to hope for is an ancestral family that never moved around. But what can be done? Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1005 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1005 eng Many researchers dedicate their time to tracking only direct-line ancestors. In doing so, they may miss valuable bits of information and some interesting stories! Terry Prall OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1073 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1073 eng Family genealogists are often unaware of the treasure trove of historical information that may be contained in the memorabilia of your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (09 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Upcoming_Online_Genealogy_Conference.html The Genealogyforum.org group is planning a free month-long event honoring Family History Month throughout October. 20060906 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/253_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1894-2004).html This week we added 136 images, ranging from 1894 to 2004, along with 117 user contributed card transciptions, ranging from 1924 to 2003. These batches include several groups of cards from Missouri and New York. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 18,900 listings. 20060904 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1084 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1084 eng New mapping service will help Irish Americans look deeper into the past. Malachy McVeigh OA 2006 Ireland's Historical Mapping Archive (09 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/World_Vital_Records_Plans_October_Launch_With_Special_Offer.html Aiming to be the number two player in the genealogy industry, the first 5,000 subscribers will get two years for the price of one. 20060901 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1083 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1083 eng The following are some ideas about books you may want to add to your collection. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1082 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1082 eng It seems like everybody has some story of an Indian Princess marrying into their family. Although the reality of such a connection maybe quite different than what was handed down in family lore, finding facts about Native Americans raises unique barriers. Alan Smith OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1037 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1037 eng Tips for coping with the shock of finding a skleleton in the closet. Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1081 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1081 eng The Archives of Ontario and the Genealogical Society of Utah have released microfilms of Ontario Vital Statistics. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1078 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1078 eng The story is told that once a lifesaving station keeper and a young surfman stood looking at ominous breakers just before launching their surfboat. This is another in a series of columns on long-lost occupations. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (08 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/221_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1887-1993).html This week we added 221 images, ranging from 1887 to 1993, of which 72 are the rare 4"x6" cabinet card style used at the turn of the 19th century. We now have 322 cards of this unique style online. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 18,600 listings. 20060828 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1074 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1074 eng Often genealogical research spans decades. It is usually a process of going back to original information, reading it again and possibly trying a new angle on locating ancestral information. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1076 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1076 eng What do you do with your genealogy research, especially in cases where your children are not interested in your work? Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1079 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1079 eng July 1st marked the 90th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel of World War I, in which both Canadian and Newfoundland soldiers died. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1062 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1062 eng Handwriting over the centuries can present problems as it goes through changes, but the key is to take your time. A good tip is, when looking at original documents, it's sometimes better to have a copy made, as that can make the density of the print more legible. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1080 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1080 eng Two men walking 500 miles of the Underground Railroad from Northern Kentucky to North Buxton, Ontario from June to Labor Day weekend, 2006. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (08 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/505_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1876-2006).html This week we added 369 images, ranging from 1876 to 1999, along with 136 user contributed card transciptions, ranging from 1929 to 2006. These batches include many older cards from the 1920's and 1930's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 18,400 listings. 20060821 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1069 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1069 eng Maps can come in all sorts of formats. They can be online, created on demand, in paper format, et al. And you can use them to trace name changes of places, to find where people are located for censuses, and see where families were grouped. You can also see where migrations of people settled and the trails that they may have left to provide you with search clues. This article tells you where to find these kinds of maps. Larry Naukam OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1071 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1071 eng Did your ancestor leave a diary or journal? If you are fortunate to have a prolific writer amongst your ancestors, then you are already familiar with the treasure trove of information these books can contain. Libraries and historical societies with substantial manuscript collections are well worth searching to uncover these gems. Oftentimes, they contain a wealth of social history, giving the reader a slice-of-life view from someone who was there. This information can then lead the reader to other records for further information. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1058 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1058 eng It is always a welcome relief to find your ancestors in census records. The census tells us not only the state in which they lived but also the county. Have you ever wondered when that county was formed and why? Was your ancestor part of the forming of that county? It is time to unlock all of those secrets. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/322_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1925-2005).html This week we added 322 images, ranging from 1925 to 2005, most of which are from the 60's and 70's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 17,900 listings. 20060814 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1061 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1061 eng If you were driving through the British countryside and saw an old property, you shouldn't be surprised to see a house with seemingly a window bricked up! Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1067 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1067 eng If your ancestors were farmers you may be missing a wealth of information if you neglect to check this source. Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1057 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1057 eng People often ask, "What do I do about that brick wall? I have one ancestor that I cannot find." Actually, most people are fortunate if there is only one ancestor who cannot be found. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1068 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1068 eng A large portion of the town was evacuated and days later the fire was finally under contained. Looking at my laptop computer I knew that I had saved genealogy files to it before I left home. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1066 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1066 eng Many times Internet research provides information on a cemetery's existence and perhaps a cemetery survey or listing. Then it's time to seek and find! Online cemetery surveys, while very helpful, are basically "snapshots" in time. In lieu of an obituary on a more recently deceased family member(s), an actual visit to their final resting place is a viable recourse to garner information. Teresa Hilburn OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1063 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1063 eng Yellow Fever, now a disease that is exclusively found in Africa and South America, was once a disease that struck American cities with a vengeance, leaving hundreds, if not thousands dead. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1064 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1064 eng Headright means the "right" per "head," and is a legal right to a grant of land, generally offered to settlers who were planning to occupy uninhabited areas. Alan Smith OA 2006 GenWeekly (08 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Partnership_Looks_to_Link_Millions_Genetically_and_Historically.html This partnership combines genealogy, family history and DNA genetics to link nations and people in celebrating "America's 400th Anniversary" There is a possibility of 145,000,000 descendants. 20060801 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1053 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1053 eng Have you ever wondered what your ancestor's life was like living in a coal mining camp? Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1039 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1039 eng What do you do when you trace your family back as far as it will go in the United States? How do you locate your ancestors in their home country? The first and foremost rule is to go back to the basics. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1049 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1049 eng Who? What? Where? When? These are the questions we are constantly asking in the hunt for our ancestors. Keeping the answers organized in a Historical Resume can help keep your research on track. Carmen Forquer OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1065 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1065 eng It's summer and that means it's reunion season -- a time when many families gather for reunions. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1022 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1022 eng Often both family and professional genealogists forget the wealth of information that can be found in military service records and pension files. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=999 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=999 eng A well-educated ancestor? You have to ask the question, did he attend one of the old established universities in the UK? Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1045 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1045 eng Does your family have a few skeletons in the closet? The following information will help you research those infamous ancestors or join a heritage society and celebrate them. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1031 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1031 eng The Saskatchewan Homestead Index database contains 360,000 references to the men and women from 1872 to 1930. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1035 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1035 eng Priceless family stories may potentially be lost to future generations by "putting off" those interviews with elderly family members to more convenient times. Recording and preserving these "memories" is one way we have of giving something back. Teresa Hilburn OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1036 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1036 eng You've seen your ancestor's occupation as miner listed on the census records, but that is the extent of the information that you have. How do you find out more? Melissa Slate OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1038 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1038 eng When researching family history, it is important to keep an open mind. History can be found in a multitude of places, not just the local genealogical society. A thoughtful search of the area of interest can yield many other options that could contain the key to your research problem. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1027 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1027 eng Masonic lodges date back to the early days of our country, even to colonial times. Chances are somebody in your lineage was a member and the records of his affiliation may still exist. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1030 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1030 eng The Library and Archives Canada has put together a virtual immigration display for researcher into Canadian family history. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1026 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1026 eng Sometimes while searching for family history you go off on a sidetrack which turns out to be a fascinating and enjoyable trip. Alan Smith OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1020 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1020 eng Each genealogist has their own ideas of the paradigm that should be used in researching a family's history. The following are some ideas to expand your paradigm and help you break through more brick walls. These ideas are simply ones that build upon patterns you probably already use. They include some extra ideas to help you get the most out of your research. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1034 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1034 eng We all remember that story our grandmothers told us about a terrible storm they lived through during their early years as a child. Did you ever wish you could know a little more about it? Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (07 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Genealogy_Today_Releases_20000_Names_on_Independence_Day.html Genealogy Today announced that over twenty thousand additional names were added on July 4th to the Family Tree Connection database. 20060704 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/152_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1886-1995).html This week we added 152 images, ranging from 1886 to 1995, of which 70 are the rare 4"x6" cabinet card style used at the turn of the 19th century. We now have 250 cards of this unique style online. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 17,600 listings. 20060704 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1028 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1028 eng Once the genealogist finds which cemetery holds his or her ancestor, contacting the cemetery's superintendent and asking for a list of all the interments in his plot is the next step. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1021 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1021 eng Tracing Japanese ancestry can be difficult. The most overwhelming barrier can be the distance and inability to travel back to Japan for research, but useful resources are available. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=997 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=997 eng In 1889 Charles Booth undertook an immense task of creating a poverty map depicting the social conditions of every street in London. To get a true picture of what it was like in the street and area your London ancestor lived, this social survey is a unique tool. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/250_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1899-2003).html This week we added 250 images, ranging from 1899 to 2009, with two large batches from Michigan and Wisconsin, along with some German (language) cards from Ohio. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 17,400 listings. 20060626 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycom_Completes_US_Federal_Census_Collection.html Near Decade-Long Process Makes Available More Than 540 Million Individual Stories at the Click of a Mouse. 20060622 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1010 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1010 eng Marriage licenses and certificates are such an integral part of genealogical research that people often overlook them as clues to other family members and genealogical lines. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/132_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1930-2004).html This week we added 132 images, ranging from 1930 to 2004. Including are some small Lutheran and Methodist funeral programs. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 17,200 listings. 20060621 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1029 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1029 eng About 5,000 men were interned at government camps, and after the First World War, most Ukrainian men were paroled into private companies. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (06 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Genealogy_Today_Unveils_Online_Card_Catalog.html The private library collection of Genealogy Today includes an extensive number of Masonic lodge rosters, vintage telephone books, church member lists and directories, rural school documents, plus many other unique items with genealogical value. 20060619 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=998 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=998 eng School admission registers are rich sources for the genealogist. Quite a lot of grammar school and private school registers are now documented. They can include date of birth, where born, where living, and names of parents. Government-funded school records may contain your ancestors' details and give a unique description in log books on life in the school. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1007 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1007 eng As the upcoming Hurricane season is upon us, thoughts race through our minds of what we would save or quickly grab if not just a hurricane hit our area, but also such disasters as tornados, floods, and others. Family historians spend hours researching, compiling, and entering millions of lines of type, pictures and other data for the future. But it all could be lost if a natural disaster hit your area. It is time to think about ways to secure it. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1004 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1004 eng There is something fairly new available for genealogists who want to listen to a broadcast of information pertaining to genealogy. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (06 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/213_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1907-2005).html This week we added 213 images, ranging from 1907 to 2005, including a nice collection of 45 cards from Canada (with photos of deceased). The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 17,100 listings. 20060613 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=996 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=996 eng While the American Gold Star Mothers is a group born out of tragedy, it fulfilled and continues to fulfill an important role. For the genealogist, a family member's membership in this group can lead to additional military records. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1003 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1003 eng Web logs or "blogs" are yet another way for researchers to share genealogy information. Alan Smith OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1008 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1008 eng Good research involves looking at all of the records available for a particular research project. Great research questions those in secondary or tertiary formats, and quests for the originals. Beware of compilations, indexes, and other secondary sources of information whether electronic or paper, especially those that contain no citation showing where the information was obtained. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Provo_Labs_and_Everton_Publishing_Announce_Partnership.html This new partnership will deliver premium genealogical content to users, using a dynamic proprietary search engine. 20060607 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Reunioncom_Acquires_MyAddressBookcom.html Settlement of Patent Infringement Lawsuit Increases Member Reach By Nearly 1 Million Members 20060607 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/127_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1939-2000).html This week we added 127 images, ranging from 1939 to 2000, most of which are from the 1970's. The Funeral Cards Online index is updated weekly, and now has over 16,800 listings. 20060605 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=995 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=995 eng If you have an Anglican clergyman ancestor, there are a number of sources available that not only tell you about him, but his education and family. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=1001 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=1001 eng If you're in the Chicago area next week, be sure to stop by and visit Genealogy Today at the conference. June 7 - 10, 2006, Hyatt Regency O'Hare. OA 2006 Genealogy Today (06 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=994 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=994 eng Locating the grave of just one ancestor can lead the intrepid researcher to an enormous amount of new information if it turns out that several other members of the family have been buried in the same plot. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (05 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/232_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1886-2002).html This week we added 232 images, ranging from 1886 to 2002, of which 47 are the rare 4"x6" cabinet card style used at the turn of the 19th century. We now have 180 cards of this unique style online. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 16,700 listings. 20060529 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=990 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=990 eng Masonic records are just one way that you can learn more about your Masonic ancestors. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=989 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=989 eng There are blogs on Internet for just about any topic, including genealogy. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (05 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/118_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1906-1999).html This week we added 118 images, ranging from 1906 to 1999, most of which were from the 1920's and 1930's. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 16,500 listings! 20060522 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=978 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=978 eng Notes on Missouri research. Jackie Stegeman OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=891 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=891 eng Many family historians use message boards for asking a questions relating their family history. The chain of information does not have to stop there; aid someone else in their search for their family history and keep the circle of family history circling Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=987 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=987 eng The Confederate Veteran Magazine, published from 1893-1932, is a resource that will help you bring to life the story of your Civil War ancestor. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=983 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=983 eng In 1885, the federal government charged a $50.00 head tax on Chinese immigrants, many of whom worked on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Only the men were taxed. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (05 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/95_Funeral_Cards_Added_(1933-2002).html This week we added 95 images from our collection, ranging from 1933 to 2002. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 16,400 listings! 20060515 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=984 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=984 eng Although yearbooks are limited in how much they can tell about an ancestor, a persistent genealogist who looks for yearbooks will be rewarded with information about their ancestor's student days and a picture to add to their collection. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=986 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=986 eng Was Great-Great Grandfather a pioneer? This is a common question a genealogist might ask, and there is an approach to finding out the answer. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=985 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=985 eng Military pension records are often overlooked in the research process, but they can contain a wealth of information about your ancestor. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=977 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=977 eng When searching though probate records, many people stop when they find a will. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=979 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=979 eng While some may beleive Mother's Day is a figment of Hallmark's imagination, Mother's Day does have origins in the 20th century. It is the story of a woman who wanted to honor her friend, her mother. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=961 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=961 eng On finding you have English or Welsh ancestors that were alive from 1837 onwards, you will probably have the need to obtain either birth, death or marriage certificates which are essential to prove you are on the right track with your family history. Until the last year or so that would have been a more lengthy process than using the online facility now available Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=980 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=980 eng If you're in the Burbank, Calif. area this weekend, be sure to stop by and visit Genealogy Today at the expo. Friday and Saturday, May 5 and 6, 2006, Burbank Airport Hilton Convention Center. OA 2006 Genealogy Today (05 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_National_Archives_Partners_with_iPHOTOART_to_Produce_Reproductions_from_its_Holdings.html 20060503 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=982 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=982 eng Genealogists can use these maps to better understand the country and the distances between different towns and villages in Canada, to see how the country has grown since 1906. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (05 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=974 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=974 eng Although city dwellers consider the collection of fees for a dog license a modern day nuisance, the practice of collecting taxes from dog owners actually has roots in the 19th century, and the records may provide further insight into your family history. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=886 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=886 eng Family historians treasure old letters and diaries they find left by their ancestors. These priceless pieces of history tell us what our ancestors thought, and what they endured. But what about today's events, are you recording them for your descendants? Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MyFamily_Acquires_Encounter_Technologies.html MyFamily.com, Inc. announces the acquisition of Encounter Technologies as the company moves to expand its MyFamily web service. 20060427 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=963 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=963 eng Apart from the Fleet chapel, other chapels were used for clandestine and irregular marriages. The Fleet was a major centre as was James Dukes Place and Holy Trinity Minories, but what was a clandestine marriage and why did they take place? Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Obituary_Citations_for_Ohio_Newspaper.html Obituary Depot announced the user-contributed addition of citations for an Ohio newspaper, years included are 2003-2004. The database now contains over 460,000 death records, and is updated daily by volunteers around the world. 20060426 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/John_Hancock_Cemetery_Florham_Park_NJ_(412_Tombstones_Indexed).html Located on Ridgedale Avenue, at intersection with Greenwood Ave. Dedicated July A. D. 1849. We have photographed all of the stones and transcribed each of them. There is an option to buy reprints of individual photos for a nominal fee, however, no purchase is required to access the transcribed information. 20060425 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/The_1841_England_Wales_Census_is_Now_Online.html Ancestry has launched the first ever complete 1841 England and Wales Census online. Now all seven of the publicly available censuses are fully searchable. 20060424 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/213_Funeral_Cards_Added_(Including_many_from_UK__Canada).html This week we added 213 images from our collection, many from the United Kingdom (1860-1890's) and Canada (1950's). Plus, there is a nice set of cards from Pennsylvania and a few from Oregon. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 16,300 listings! 20060424 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=964 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=964 eng When writing about an ancestor it can be interesting to add family recipes that today's generations can try. For those of us who don't have access to a collection of family recipes there are several ways that you can learn about the foods of previous generations. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=965 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=965 eng Probate records are some of the richest records available in genealogical research. The ones you find in Sweden can be just as good if you know what to look for. Mindy Lunt OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=972 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=972 eng This article presents brief history of the Social Security program and how it came to be, covering information available that has genealogical value, what you can obtain the cost, and procedure for acquiring. Donnie Boursaw OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Obituary_Citations_for_3_Nebraska_Newspapers.html Obituary Depot announced the user-contributed addition of citations for three newspapers, years included are 2003-2005. The database now contains over 460,000 death records, and is updated daily by volunteers around the world. 20060419 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Web_Site_Launches_Spanish_Portal.html 20060419 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=960 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=960 eng The Confederate records in the National Archives, and the State Archives of former Confederate States offer the best source of information. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Whippany_Cemetery_Whippany_NJ_(372_Tombstones_Indexed).html Located on Route 10 in Whippany, NJ, this cemetery includes many stones from the 1700's. We have photographed all of the stones and transcribed each of them. There is an option to buy reprints of individual photos for a nominal fee, however, no purchase is required to access the transcribed information. 20060418 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/174_Funeral_Cards_Added_(Including_many_1960's).html This week we added 174 images from our own collection, many from the 1960's. Plus, there is a nice set of cards for priests and a 1920's set from Idaho. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 16,000 listings! 20060417 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=959 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=959 eng When you consider that in the mid 1700s, 15 percent of English marriages were solemnised in The Fleet in London, if you've lost an ancestor it may well be worth considering an irregular marriage ceremony, in Fleet or in one of the other venues that sprung up for this convenient type of marriage Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=966 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=966 eng While researching Chinese immigrants can be a challenge, there are resources available to help. By conducting a careful research, one can find the information that can bring their family history to life. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=957 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=957 eng Without a doubt, census records are one of the most valuable sources that a genealogist can use to trace faily history. Unfortunately, the greater part of the eleventh census of the Untied States, taken in 1890, is not available for use. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=967 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=967 eng Dorothy Fowler's work, A Most Dreadful Earthquake: A First-Hand Account of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire presents the vivid personal letters of a young San Francisco woman to her sweetheart in Schenectady. OA 2006 California Genealogical Society And Library (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/First_Families_of_Carroll_County_Program_Announced.html The Carroll County Historical Society Museum has initiated a companion family history program to the First Families of Carroll County program. 20060412 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/122_Funeral_Cards_Added_(71_Cabinet_Cards_from_1879-1925).html This week we added 122 images from our own collection, of which 71 are the rare 4"x6" cabinet card style used at the turn of the 19th century. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 15,900 listings! 20060411 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=945 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=945 eng Halvor Moorshead, publisher of Family Chronicle and the History Magazine, has taken on the task of publishing a third magazine, Internet Genealogy. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=956 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=956 eng An announcement about the release of a new book about English Genealogical Research in London. OA 2006 Morgan (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Just_Discovered_Under_the_Tree.html Check out this new podcast that features genealogy research from an African-American perspective. 20060408 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=954 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=954 eng Time after time I would look through my aunt's musical photo album, listening to the music and reciting the names of people who had posed for their photograph. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/RootsMagic_321_Released__Other_News.html The RootsMagic team has just posted version 3.2.1 which adds a few new features and addresses a number of small issues. 20060406 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=949 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=949 eng The 19th state to join the Union, Indiana has a rich history and numerous websites can help the family historian learn more about their Hoosier family. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=914 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=914 eng Family history buffs often visit cemeteries just to retrace the final spot where their ancestors lived and worked. We take a picture of our loved one's head stone and as we leave, there is a feeling of emptiness to know we were not able to do more. After all, if it was not for them, we would not be here. But maybe there is something we could do; here are a few ideas. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=944 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=944 eng Diana Lynn Tibert, a Canadian writer from Nova Scotia, has written a genealogy column since November, 2005. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (04 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/NARA_Receives_Gift_of_WWII_POW_Records_Data_File.html The National Archives and Records Administration today received a data file from the American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor (ADBC) containing information on 29,813 former prisoners of the Japanese. 20060404 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/185_Funeral_Cards_Added_(Including_many_1970's__80's).html This week we added 185 images from our own collection, many from the 1970's and 80's. Plus, there are two nice sets of funeral programs from Oregon and Georgia. The Funeral Cards Online database is updated weekly, and now has over 15,800 listings! 20060403 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=950 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=950 eng The census will be taken this year but there will be a difference from all previous census - it will ask your permission to be included in the census of 2006. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (04 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=943 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=943 eng The Alvin McCurdy Collection at the Ontario Archives. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=936 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=936 eng Most churchyards in London had their own churchyards for burials, but it became quite clear in the mid-1800s when a public outcry ensued over the health risk associated with the over-crowded church yards that something had to be done. Hence when looking for burials from mid 1800's onwards it is not to church register you should look, but to commercial cemeteries built around the Metropolis. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=938 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=938 eng Lineage societies have different requirements for applications. The best thing to do is work with the registrar of the organization that you want to join when gathering your information. That way you will get what you need, not what you think you need. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=946 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=946 eng National Geographic magazine has been around for over 110 years. This magazine has captured the world's history and historical events through pictures and information they have collected. By searching through back issues of National Geographic, you might be able to recapture some old memories. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=942 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=942 eng To poor men or women in Europe from the 1620s until the 1770s, America sounded like a land of opportunity. But the cost of a ship's passage was high, and few could afford to pay their way. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=927 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=927 eng There are times our research seems to be going at a racing speed, especially with the multitude of information on Internet. Once in a while we are forced to slow down, comprehend what we are doing and maybe even plan a research trip. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (03 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Tracing_Acadian-Cajun_Roots_for_Genealogists.html Genealogy Today is pleased to announce the first online release of The Acadian-Cajun Family, a database of more than 1.2 million records developed by Yvon Cyr over the past ten years. 20060328 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/264_Funeral_Cards_Added_(Including_many_German_cards).html This week we added 101 images from our own collection and links to 260+ cards on other sites. This database is updated weekly, and now has over 15,600 listings! 20060327 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=934 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=934 eng The world of the Dutch is going digital. In what records, you might ask? Read on to find out more! Mindy Lunt OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=933 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=933 eng Many genealogists describe their attraction to genealogy as the way genealogy is like a puzzle or a mystery waiting to be solved. For those of us enamored with genealogy we feel that we are on an adventure. Geocaching is one way to help your non-genealogist family members get a feel for the adventure that is family history. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=935 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=935 eng It helps to understand how London grew, when you are looking for London ancestors or ancestors in neighbouring counties. The County of Surrey, for instance, was swallowed up by large chunk of what is now South London. Having knowledge of this will help determine which archives you need to contact for your researches. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Makes_State_Department_Records_Available_Online.html For the first time, the National Archives and Records Administration has made available online more than 400,000 State Department telegrams and other records for 1973 and 1974. 20060322 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=931 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=931 eng The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most researched and written about disasters in modern time. Because of this, descendents of Titanic victims and survivors have numerous options to writing the life story of their Titanic ancestor. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=932 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=932 eng Why do people spend so much time doing Family Research? What causes them to start and keeps them going? What benefits come from doing this research? What are the detriments involved? Donnie Boursaw OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=926 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=926 eng State hospitals and schools have a varied history as lunatic asylums, almshouses, and as schools for the "feeble minded," deformed, and needing to be reformed. Difficulties locating gravesites and/or records of ancestors who died while in state hospitals or schools could be a thing of the past. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=922 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=922 eng I highly recommend taking the time, periodically, to go back through your family files, folders, and notes. You never know what little gem might be hiding right under your nose! Terry Prall OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=930 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=930 eng Lots of people think of spring as a time to clean out the house. What better time for a genealogist to gather information? Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=929 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=929 eng The estimated 7.9 earthquake that shook San Francisco on April 18, 1906, took the city from cosmopolitan glamour to a virtual hell in less than a minute. This 100-year anniversary of the disaster is a good time to look back and remember. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=923 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=923 eng For many of us the flu (or influenza) can be a major annoyance. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention about 5-20% of Americans get the flu every year. More than 200,000 people are hospitalized because of the flu or due to complications from the flu and 36,000 die from the flu. 36,000 people dying each year because of the flu, seems like a lot, but it pales in comparison to the 20 to 40 million people who died during the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=885 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=885 eng Many of our ancestors made Virginia their new home when they arrived in the New World during the 1700's. Many of the places we enjoy today may be situated on the land of our early Virginia ancestors who were the original property owners. And while the land our ancestors claimed as home is still there, the old home and homestead is probably is something total different. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=919 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=919 eng Finding actual accounts of your ancestor's trial, if he came from London or Middlesex can now be a lot easier thanks to computers! Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (03 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_and_Google_Launch_Pilot_Project_to_Digitize_and_Offer_Historic_Films_Online.html This non-exclusive agreement will enable researchers and the general public to access a diverse collection of historic movies, documentaries and other films from the National Archives via Google Video (video.google.com/nara.html) as well as the National Archives website (www.archives.gov). 20060224 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=917 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=917 eng Teaching kids genealogy techniques is an important part of passing down their family history. This article provides some suggestions on teaching genealogy to children. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=921 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=921 eng Church records can provide a fascinating glimpse in the lives of your ancestors. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=924 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=924 eng So you've searched all the worn pages and available rolls of brittle microfilm available in well-known libraries for your Jens Jensen, from Denmark. Have you considered special societies, archives, or organizations that were formed for the purpose of keeping traditions and records from the homeland alive? Mindy Lunt OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Unpuzzling_Your_Past_An_Introduction_to_Genealogy_and_Family_History.html A free online instructor-led course from Barnes & Noble University that starts March 6th. 20060222 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=918 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=918 eng In the course of reading old documents, it's worth taking a moment to get to understand the changes that have occurred from when the old style Julian calendar was replaced by the new style Gregorian calendar. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=916 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=916 eng They come to the Family History Center with a piece of paper and a pencil in their hand and their opening remarks are "They told me you have a history of my family here and I'd like to get a copy." Eight suggestions for making a visit to your local family history center more productive and successful. Donnie Boursaw OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=920 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=920 eng March is Women's History Month and time to peruse the internet for websites that will help us learn more about what life was like for our female ancestors. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=915 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=915 eng The United States National Archives has made available an extensive database of World War II Enlistment Records. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=879 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=879 eng Create your own immigrant wall of honor, with the display of immigrant ships. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=911 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=911 eng County histories are a wonderful resource for family historians to read about the place their ancestor came from, and for the lucky few, maybe even a biography of their ancestor. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=912 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=912 eng Tracing your ancestors in Cornwall, England, is often tricky, but often opportunities present themselves unexpectedly, and you may find your family back to the 1600's. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=928 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=928 eng After compiling all the material for a family history, it's important to let it sit for a time. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=877 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=877 eng Display military photos and other items to remind you of ancestor accomplishments. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=889 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=889 eng The Court of Probate in Holborn London holds all Wills issued after 12 January 1858, they are indexed and you are able to order them by post. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=902 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=902 eng It was Alex Haley's "Roots" that revived an entire generation's interest in genealogy. In his landmark novel, Haley traced his family history back seven generations to the western coast of Africa. OA 2006 Ancestry.com (02 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=894 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=894 eng War brides are celebrating the 60th anniversary of their arrival in Canada in "The Year of the War Bride" in 2006, and war grooms are being recognized by a Canadian teacher-librarian for their role in the Second World War and the marrying of young Canadian women. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Canadian Connections (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=892 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=892 eng The history of Finland makes its records similar to those in the other Scandinavian countries, but there are some additional records that can also make a great difference in the success of any Finnish research project. Mindy Lunt OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=887 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=887 eng Finding British wills that were written pre-1858 maybe be just a click of the mouse away, if they were proved by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=890 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=890 eng The history of Valentine's Day and the cards exchanged in celebration of it can help us better understand the holiday as our ancestor would have celebrated it. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=896 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=896 eng Collection of More Than 150 Million Names Includes the First and Only Fully Indexed Online 1911 Census of Canada Peggy M. Hayes OA 2006 MyFamily, Inc. (01 2006) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Most_Comprehensive_Collection_of_Canadian_Family_Research_Records_Online_Launches_at_wwwancestr.html Collection of More Than 150 Million Names Includes the First and Only Fully Indexed Online 1911 Census of Canada 20060124 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=876 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=876 eng Enjoy your family heirlooms everyday, and share the memories day in and day out. Priscilla Harden OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=883 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=883 eng Working on a different genealogical problem than your own is like taking a break from your chores to do a crossword puzzle. It helps you focus on a different task that, in the end, can refresh your mind and help you solve your original problem. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=881 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=881 eng If you have Cornish ancestors, then you will be able to feel most fortunate and most frustrated. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=893 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=893 eng Although publishing a book of family history looks like a monumental job to most people, there are logical and really quite simple steps for doing it. Bob Brooke OA 2006 Everyday Genealogy (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=882 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=882 eng Church records in Sweden suddenly end around the 1860s. Why, when the state church has been so good at keeping them, should they come to an abrupt end in a very important point in time? Maybe the following will help solve the mystery. Mindy Lunt OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=842 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=842 eng Genealogists are often so busy preserving the past that we forget to preserve the present for the future. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=878 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=878 eng There is much more to learning about your Civil War ancestor than just ordering his military file. These resources will help you understand your ancestor's everyday life. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=880 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=880 eng Voting records are often overlooked by genealogists. They are valuable for tracking people between census years or as they became more mobile. Ruby Coleman OA 2006 Tracing Lines (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=839 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=839 eng Convict was the special name given to those sentenced to "transportation across the seas," otherwise know as being sentenced to "penal servitude." Susan Bogan OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=843 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=843 eng In addition to the national archives, there are also numerous regional archives, parishes, libraries, and historical societies that may be able to help solve that Norwegian problem. Mindy Lunt OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=844 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=844 eng With the beginning of a new year, resolutions need to be made for family history research, records and compilation. Karan Pittman OA 2006 GenWeekly (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=874 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=874 eng George Morgan announced on December 30, 2005, the appointment of Elizabeth Lapointe. E.B. Lapointe OA 2006 Genealogy Today (01 2006) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=841 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=841 eng Since many people are using computers to keep track of their genealogical records and research, it is much easier to document sources directly on the computer. Ruby Coleman OA 2005 Tracing Lines (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=830 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=830 eng Naming customs in various countries have changed for the better over the years, but it is essential to know about these naming customs and how they could affect your ancestral research. Susan Bogan OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=840 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=840 eng The Moravian Church is considered the first Protestant sect. Founded in 1454, members called for the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church. Genealogists with Moravian ancestors, have quite a few options for researching their family history. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/National_Archives_Partners_with_the_National_Coalition_for_History_to_Identify_Missing_or_Stolen.html A pilot project which will authorize the NCH to search auction and sales web sites, listings, and catalogs to identify missing or stolen federal, state, local, or international government records. 20051214 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=875 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=875 eng This agreement will see the Irish Census Records for 1901 and 1911 digitized, indexed, and placed online for free access by the 70 million Irish diaspora around the world. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Genealogy Today (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=872 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=872 eng Today, across the United States and Canada, public libraries, state and local historical and genealogical societies, adult education centers, and colleges and universities offer courses for those searching for their ancestors. Bob Brooke OA 2005 Everyday Genealogy (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=873 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=873 eng For the second year, Canadian Connections author E.B. Lapointe has picked 10 top Canadian websites for the year 2005. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Canadian Connections (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=836 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=836 eng As the family historians, we are the keepers of memories. We are the ones who talk endlessly about people long dead, who no one remembers. We are the ones that bore our families with tales of who begat whom. Our jobs are vital to the survival of our collective family memory. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=837 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=837 eng When it comes to doing Norwegian research from home, you might not be able to find almost everything you need as you can with records from Sweden, but there are some websites that can give you a very solid jump start. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=829 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=829 eng Was your Ancestor a Freeman of the City of London? If he worked in the City before 1835, had a trade, and then he most likely was a member of a City of London Livery Company. Being first a Freeman of His Livery Company and in turn becoming A Freeman of the City of London (sometimes termed a Citizen). Susan Bogan OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=838 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=838 eng The use of wills and other documents can provide great assistance to your genealogical research by stating a family's composition and relation to one another. Larry Naukam OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=835 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=835 eng German researchers were communicating long before our modern technological means. Know what previous research has been collected and how to access it. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (12 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=834 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=834 eng This legislation will give adoptees the same rights as non-adopted individuals. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Genealogy Today (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=828 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=828 eng Ethnic newspapers can give clues to the culture and family ties that followed your ancestors as they set off to make a new start as immigrants in a new land. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=826 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=826 eng During my fifteen-plus years of research, I have used a considerable number of family histories and compiled genealogies. There is one major lesson that I have learned - Watch out! Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=827 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=827 eng Between the years 1805 to 1832, Georgia distributed land via a lottery system which was unique to the state. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=832 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=832 eng 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe and Asia, and has been declared the "Year of the Veteran" in Canada. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Canadian Connections (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=831 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=831 eng Passenger lists are useful for identifying the immigrant founders of American families and often provide vital links. Bob Brooke OA 2005 Everyday Genealogy (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=821 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=821 eng Since Thanksgiving is a day that families have the time to talk, it makes sense that the United States Surgeon General proclaimed Thanksgiving Day 2004 as the first annual National Family History Day. As part of this initiative, families are encouraged to document family medical conditions. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=824 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=824 eng Are you visiting England in the future? If so you may want to combine your holiday with an interesting trip down the ancestral trail with a visit to the Society of Genealogists in London. Susan Bogan OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=807 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=807 eng PERSI can give you a bundle of information to put flesh on the bare bones of your genealogical story. By allowing you to search four different ways, People, Places, Methodology, and Periodicals by Title, you are sure to turn up useful information to add interesting historical context to your writing. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=822 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=822 eng German lineage books called Ortssippenbücher are a compilation of some of the records available for various German cities. Find out if these books can hold answers for you. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=812 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=812 eng The thought of being able to trace your family to their original homeland is an exciting one. But what do you do when you begin to research in a strange place with different customs and a completely different language? Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=811 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=811 eng The 1827 Land Lottery included the lands ceded by the Creeks in the Treaty of Indian Springs, signed in 1825. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=809 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=809 eng As we gather more and more information on our relatives we will hit the inevitable brick wall. One way to get through that wall is to start looking at collateral relatives and neighbors/friends of our ancestors. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=820 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=820 eng The more you attempt to recover family history from grave stones, the more you appreciate the individuals who have come before you and taken the time to document the existence of past and present cemeteries. Alan Smith OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=810 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=810 eng Whenever I visit with people about genealogy the usual comments are that a relative did the family history years ago. Ruby Coleman OA 2005 Tracing Lines (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=806 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=806 eng The headstones of our ancestors included elaborate statues, figurines, and romantic poems, or were just interesting in a way you don't see on the flat markers of today. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=692 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=692 eng Salzburg was not originally part of Austria; instead it was first ruled by a series of Catholic archbishops. And it was one of these archbishops who tore apart his city. Heather Quinlan OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=803 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=803 eng So what do you do when you can't figure out who or where your next generation came from? Alan Smith OA 2005 GenWeekly (11 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=833 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=833 eng This museum is just now seeing the flood waters of Hurricane Rita recede. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Genealogy Today (11 2005) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Ancestrycouk_Launches_the_Long_Awaited_1851_Census_Online_With_The_National_Archives.html In compiling an additional 17.7 million names, six of the seven publicly available censuses are now online through Ancestry.co.uk. 20051028 http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/AncestryCoUk_Launches_The_Long_Awaited_1851_Census_Online_With_The_National_Archives.html In compiling an additional 17.7 million names, six of the seven publicly available censuses are now online through Ancestry.co.uk. 20051028 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=703 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=703 eng In a previous article, I wrote about Poor Farms and gave some information about the Austin County, Texas Poor Farm. This week I want to provide you with some additional resources for conducting research on the poor farm in your ancestor's locality. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=704 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=704 eng During the years 1805-1832, Georgia held seven land lotteries to distribute the lands ceded by the Creek and the Cherokee Indians. These lotteries, which are only found in Georgia, proved to be extremely popular with settlers. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=797 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=797 eng With many government institutions making their records available online, you might find it useful to learn some tips and tricks to finding where your particular records have been cached. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=801 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=801 eng Canada is the fourth country to pronounce same-sex marriage legal, behind the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Canadian Connections (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=701 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=701 eng Poor Farms, poor houses, or almshouses, are not a figment of your parent's imaginations. Poor Farms were the 19th century answer to what to do with the poor Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=702 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=702 eng Open the door to parish registers by learning where they are kept and picking up some special tips to save time. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=699 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=699 eng As I write this piece, the Chicago White Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are tied with one win apiece in the American League Divisional Championship. So what in the world does this have to do with genealogy? Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=800 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=800 eng As part of Remembrance Week from November 2 to November 13, the Memory Project Road Show will make it's last stop at the new Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on November 5th. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Genealogy Today (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=700 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=700 eng Sometimes there are "snags" in our research and for various reasons help is needed. Ruby Coleman OA 2005 Tracing Lines (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=695 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=695 eng With the computer age and widespread availability of the Internet, more and more tools are being made accessible for genealogy research. The records of Sweden are some that are now being published online through various sources. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=696 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=696 eng Doing genealogy is much more than collecting names and dates. Use social history to "put flesh on the bones" of your ancestor. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=694 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=694 eng Every January the Utah Genealogical Association sponsors the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). I had a great experience in my first year, I have been attending every year since. Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=698 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=698 eng The Georgia Land Lottery provides a unique opportunity for genealogists searching for ancestors in Georgia or who may have passed through Georgia from the eastern seaboard on to the western states of the time. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=802 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=802 eng Family genealogists should use well constructed questionnaires to gather important genealogical information about a family. Bob Brooke OA 2005 Everyday Genealogy (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=693 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=693 eng The Canada Genealogy Centre has published the databases of marriage bonds for Upper Canada and Lower Canada. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Canadian Connections (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=691 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=691 eng Church records are the mainstay for German genealogical research-understanding them can bear much fruit in your research. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=690 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=690 eng An important way that you can ensure the safety of your genealogical records, and help other researchers is by donating your research to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (10 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=687 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=687 eng Sometimes you hit a dead end in your genealogical research. No matter how hard you search, you can't make the next generational connection. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=685 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=685 eng The responsibility of all genealogists is to collect and preserve information related to slaves and slaveholdings. Sandi Fraley OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=686 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=686 eng Death certificates and registrations are often our best sources for determining the date of birth for our ancestors, before civil registration. How reliable are these death records? Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=688 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=688 eng Overcoming a brick wall is not an easy task, but one that with determination, perseverance and broad-based methodical researching, can be done. Christine Sweet-Hart OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=689 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=689 eng There are many fine genealogical libraries in the U.S. and the Phillips Library of the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is one of them. Bob Brooke OA 2005 Everyday Genealogy (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=668 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=668 eng In this day and age of genealogical research it is easier to work from home using online databases and transcribed records, hire a professional to track down your information, or rent microfilm at the nearest LDS Family History Center. If this describes Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=683 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=683 eng Too often we only conduct routine searches on the families we are researching. In our search for our ancestors, we need to not "march with the penguins" but act more like bored kids in search of action. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=681 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=681 eng In an effort to clarify where my family could of migrated from I did a brief research into the movements of Welsh settlers into the Americas. Alan Smith OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=684 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=684 eng Pennsylvania German birth and baptism certificates called Fraktur are not only genealogical goldmines, but beautiful cultural windows into the past. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/MyFamilycom_Inc_Acquires_Heritage_Makers.html Heritage Makers is a direct selling organization with more than 1,200 independent "Heritage Consultants" that markets custom published products through in-home presentations called "Heritage Celebrations." 20050921 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=671 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=671 eng A genealogy friend once told me to "put it on the back burner." Ruby Coleman OA 2005 Tracing Lines (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=674 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=674 eng If you find that you are in need of information beyond what the Family History Library has to offer for Denmark, you may want to turn to other resources. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=673 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=673 eng Land and property records are one of the least utilized genealogical resources, yet they can provide a wealth of genealogical information and clues. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=672 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=672 eng We have all enthusiastically entered newly discovered information into our family group sheets, computer programs, or notes without taking the time to carefully examine them or cite the source. Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=664 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=664 eng A Case Study Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=670 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=670 eng Because of its regularity and the information they contain, the military levying rolls are some of the most helpful records that can be used to fill in the Danish census gap. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=669 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=669 eng With the recent destruction and devastation that Hurricane Katrina unleashed on the gulf coast, it serves as a grim reminder of how everything you have worked for can be gone in an instant. As genealogists we collect lots of stuff; paper copies, compute Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=665 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=665 eng Maps change as the landscape changes. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=667 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=667 eng As we research the lives of our ancestors, one record source we often forget to consider is that of divorce records. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=666 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=666 eng Because Americas East Coast has welcomed many immigrants throughout history, searching large cities filled with the poor and transitory can be tiring. Thorough and attentive research can yield urban fruit. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=663 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=663 eng For those of you who don't spend a lot of time browsing county histories and compiled local biographies, a strong suggestion, START!! Terry Prall OA 2005 GenWeekly (09 2005) http://news.genealogytoday.com/docs/Friends_Reunited_Buys_1901_Census_Website.html Branching out: its family tree building site Genes Reunited will now offer access to official government records 20050825 http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=655 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=655 eng So, you think your ancestors spent days at Ellis Island enduring the immigration process. The reality may have been quite different. Carolyne Gould OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=658 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=658 eng Danish probate jurisdictions can make the use of this valuable source daunting. An understanding of how the courts were set up may serve to alleviate your trepidation. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=657 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=657 eng Family Tales of Native American Ancestors . . . Truth or Fiction? Molly Kennedy OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=650 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=650 eng The Canadian census bill was passed after seven years of debate and discussion. E.B. Lapointe OA 2005 Canadian Connections (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=652 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=652 eng There's not a whole lot of time in one day, even with twenty-four hours. Very little of that may get devoted to our genealogical research, so when it comes to getting down to it, it is important to do things right the first time. Mindy Lunt OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=656 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=656 eng DearMYRTLE has overcome the after-affects of Hurricane Charley and resumes internet radio show. OA 2005 DearMYRTLE: Your friend in genealogy! (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=654 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=654 eng Virginia's jurisdictions can be simplified with a little background knowledge about independent cities. Trish Tolley OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=651 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=651 eng In researching your Latter-Day Saint (Mormon) ancestor a variety of online and library resources exist to help you learn not only when they lived but about the lives they lived. Gena Philibert-Ortega OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=653 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=653 eng Relationship terms may change greatly over the generations. It is better to verify all your information than to make a false assumption that may cost you time, energy and money. Karan Pittman OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=649 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=649 eng One type of federal record that's most useful to genealogists is the application by a veteran or his heirs for a pension. Bob Brooke OA 2005 Everyday Genealogy (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=645 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=645 eng You've just been elected to host your family's next reunion. Now what do you do? Beyond selecting the place, date and time, you have an opportunity to get everyone involved in family research--even the ones whose eyes glaze over when you start talking. Lynda King OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=647 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=647 eng Ten million immigration records that predate the federal records at Ellis Island came online Aug. 1. The records are searchable and, best of all, access is free! Carolyne Gould OA 2005 GenWeekly (08 2005) http://www.genealogytoday.com/articles/reader.mv?ID=646 http://www.gentod.com/click.mv?CMS=646 eng Weep not. A series of unfortunate events may can make it easier for you to confirm family relationships, especially in those parishes that were burned in early yea