FamilySearch Adds More Than 3.7 Million Indexed
Records and Images for Belgium, England, Germany, the Philippines, and
the United States.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Original records...the way to go.
Twenty hours ago, the FamilySearch Blog announced:
FamilySearch Adds More Than 3.7 Million Indexed
Records and Images for Belgium, England, Germany, the Philippines, and
the United States.
FamilySearch Adds More Than 3.7 Million Indexed
Records and Images for Belgium, England, Germany, the Philippines, and
the United States.
Monday, May 25, 2015
A Link for Maps; for example U.S. State Maps like KENTUCKY!
http://www.mapofus.org/kentucky/ I am looking in Kentucky for my husband's relatives, folks. I can not for the life of me, locate the parents of Sidney Green Harris who was born in Kentucky.
KY-county.jpg (JPEG Image, 1600 × 1438 pixels)
KY-county.jpg (JPEG Image, 1600 × 1438 pixels)
What a great county map from Kentucky! I love county maps cuz you can see what's close to what county! The photo below was provided by www.kentuckytourism.com.
What a great county map from Kentucky! I love county maps cuz you can see what's close to what county! The photo below was provided by www.kentuckytourism.com.
RootsWeb Presents Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000
RootsWeb Presents Kentucky Death Records 1911-2000
I got to this free index by "googling" KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS.
What you can you find that's free? Email me now!
I got to this free index by "googling" KENTUCKY DEATH RECORDS.
What you can you find that's free? Email me now!
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Sunday, May 10, 2015
I'm recommending this article
Microsoft Word - Why Should I Visit the Family History Center.docx - Why-Should-I-Visit-the-Family-History-Center.pdfThis is an excellent article! I think even a family history consultant on the Family History Staff would agree with my estimation.
If you do choose to read this, expect to learn more than you expected about research, about having a dedicated place to go and do your family history, (dedicated times, as well), and about the value of having other people listen to you talk about your genealogy. Not just your challenges and brick walls, but they will listen to your triumphs and care! And then there's the old maxim about: "Two heads are better than one".
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Where Did My Ancestors Really Live - GHL Blog – GHL Blog
Where Did My Ancestors Really Live - GHL Blog – GHL Blog
If you are researching in North Carolina, you will want to follow this blog. It's also a great idea to read blogs from any library that features a genealogy collection or department. You can get an education that way, if you're not careful!
This particular article begins with a question, "Where Did My Ancestors Really Live"? If you are new to genealogy, you will quickly realize that some ancestors were constantly moving! Why did they move? What were some of the migration routes they utilized?
Even if your ancestor didn't move, but lived in the same house his whole life, it is possible that he still lived in three different counties. Click on the link above (the GHL Blog) and find out how that was possible!
If you are researching in North Carolina, you will want to follow this blog. It's also a great idea to read blogs from any library that features a genealogy collection or department. You can get an education that way, if you're not careful!
This particular article begins with a question, "Where Did My Ancestors Really Live"? If you are new to genealogy, you will quickly realize that some ancestors were constantly moving! Why did they move? What were some of the migration routes they utilized?
Even if your ancestor didn't move, but lived in the same house his whole life, it is possible that he still lived in three different counties. Click on the link above (the GHL Blog) and find out how that was possible!
Thursday, April 16, 2015
US, UK, Irish and Australian records | findmypast.com
US, UK, Irish and Australian records | findmypast.com
Read What is PERSI? at this link. Then, go on to the second question, How Do I Get Copies of the Full Articles? Historical information makes a colorful backdrop for you ancestors' story. The Website, "findmypast.com" is continuing to grow in the scope of the records offered, but also in the scope of information and news about the sources we need to research our families.
It's been several (or is it "many") years since I've utilized PERSI. I went as far as ordering copies of a couple of articles but have long since lost track of them; nor do I remember the content and application. Since I can search PERSI for free in a number of locations online, I should go back and try again to find several articles for my research interests and locations.
As mentioned in the findmypast.com article, the options for retrieving pertinent articles have increased over the last few years.
Read What is PERSI? at this link. Then, go on to the second question, How Do I Get Copies of the Full Articles? Historical information makes a colorful backdrop for you ancestors' story. The Website, "findmypast.com" is continuing to grow in the scope of the records offered, but also in the scope of information and news about the sources we need to research our families.
It's been several (or is it "many") years since I've utilized PERSI. I went as far as ordering copies of a couple of articles but have long since lost track of them; nor do I remember the content and application. Since I can search PERSI for free in a number of locations online, I should go back and try again to find several articles for my research interests and locations.
As mentioned in the findmypast.com article, the options for retrieving pertinent articles have increased over the last few years.
Monday, April 13, 2015
▶ Creating a Memory Book in Shutterfly (Tutorial 1) - YouTube
▶ Creating a Memory Book in Shutterfly (Tutorial 1) - YouTube
Look on YouTube for presentations for "How-To" Genealogy! The above link is a small example of what excellent ideas are available!
Look on YouTube for presentations for "How-To" Genealogy! The above link is a small example of what excellent ideas are available!
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Monday, April 06, 2015
Jackson County, Georgia Genealogy | Learn | FamilySearch.org
Jackson County, Georgia Genealogy | Learn | FamilySearch.org
I've found yet another way to see what records have been published at FamilySearch.org! Look carefully at the example above, at all the wonderful information one can find at the FamilySearch Wiki. Yes, indeed, I'm smiling...
I've found yet another way to see what records have been published at FamilySearch.org! Look carefully at the example above, at all the wonderful information one can find at the FamilySearch Wiki. Yes, indeed, I'm smiling... 
Givens Family Genealogy: Biographies, Census, Crests, Histories. Trees, and Vital Records
Givens Family Genealogy: Biographies, Census, Crests, Histories. Trees, and Vital Records
I forgot about the Surname Directory at Linkpendium! Well, obviously, I only forgot about it, temporarily, but I looked for my Givens and if you click above, you can see an example of what this section looks at.
I forgot about the Surname Directory at Linkpendium! Well, obviously, I only forgot about it, temporarily, but I looked for my Givens and if you click above, you can see an example of what this section looks at.
Linkpendium
Linkpendium
This is one free resource that I haven't talked about, recently. The people who run this site are more than competent to do so. I wouldn't call them the average volunteers. Read about where they've been and what they've done on the "About Us" page.
Try the "State by State" search feature and if you find broken links, please report them to the team!
This is one free resource that I haven't talked about, recently. The people who run this site are more than competent to do so. I wouldn't call them the average volunteers. Read about where they've been and what they've done on the "About Us" page.
Try the "State by State" search feature and if you find broken links, please report them to the team!
Sunday, April 05, 2015
StoryCorps | Great Questions
StoryCorps | Great Questions
As the StoryCorps enters a new phase of story-telling with its new app, these questions might help you develop your approach and exercise of interviewing others.
As the StoryCorps enters a new phase of story-telling with its new app, these questions might help you develop your approach and exercise of interviewing others.
Friday, April 03, 2015
All Published Record Collections — FamilySearch.org
All Published Record Collections — FamilySearch.org
As featured on Facebook and brought to my remembrance by my friend, Val, this is just one way to access the treasure of resources on FamilySearch!
My class in September for the CLL, will focus on three Beyond Basic Genealogy features:
As featured on Facebook and brought to my remembrance by my friend, Val, this is just one way to access the treasure of resources on FamilySearch!
My class in September for the CLL, will focus on three Beyond Basic Genealogy features:
- Timely Tips for Internet Research and other Family History issues.
- Climbing the brick walls of your ancestral research (the class will do case studies, together)!
- Our Family Tree at FamilySearch.org.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Where is the FamilySearch Blog?
Some folks have wondered how to learn about new collections at FamilySearch and what changes re taking place at FamilySearch.
When you have registered for the free account and begun your online Family Tree at familysearch.org, there is a link for "What's New" that manifests itself and I'm going to tell you where it is! See below:
When you have registered for the free account and begun your online Family Tree at familysearch.org, there is a link for "What's New" that manifests itself and I'm going to tell you where it is! See below:
Monday, March 16, 2015
McKeen talks writing family history | The Ridgefield Press
McKeen talks writing family history | The Ridgefield Press
"Talking" about writing my family history is as far as I've gotten...well almost. While I dream of a book, a completed book about my family history, I have written paragraphs. I have approached writing a family history, but the very thought of carrying through in some type of "sensical" fashion and one day arriving at a tome of published stories, has me shaking in my boots.
Is this a case of phobia? Still, I do desire to take my research and use it for a basis for telling the family story. McKeen has worked on it for 29 years; at this stage of my life (I'm over the hill), what can I still accomplish. Worth thinking about? Worth devoting some time ever Sunday toward that end?
It is up to me and you to make it happen. Follow my blog and I'll let you know of my progress.
"Talking" about writing my family history is as far as I've gotten...well almost. While I dream of a book, a completed book about my family history, I have written paragraphs. I have approached writing a family history, but the very thought of carrying through in some type of "sensical" fashion and one day arriving at a tome of published stories, has me shaking in my boots.
Is this a case of phobia? Still, I do desire to take my research and use it for a basis for telling the family story. McKeen has worked on it for 29 years; at this stage of my life (I'm over the hill), what can I still accomplish. Worth thinking about? Worth devoting some time ever Sunday toward that end?
It is up to me and you to make it happen. Follow my blog and I'll let you know of my progress.
Family history of prostate cancer raises a woman's risk of breast cancer
Family history of prostate cancer raises a woman's risk of breast cancer
I don't have a family history of prostate cancer, so far as I know, but I thought that this was interesting and certainly a factor that women should be aware of.
Health history is a part of family history and as a family historian, I have always been interested in the "cause of death" section on death certificates. Did you know that there are protocols for recording your family's health history?
Here is a pedigree health form. Write in the cause of death for each family member and take it with you when you go to your doctor for your yearly check up. For more information, google "family health history" or turn to Cyndislist for direction.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Partner Certification News–March, 2015
Partner Certification News–March, 2015
When partnership happens between FamilySearch and commercial enterprises, genealogists win big. Here are some of the new toys and tools to keep your minds and technical skills growing.
When partnership happens between FamilySearch and commercial enterprises, genealogists win big. Here are some of the new toys and tools to keep your minds and technical skills growing.
Thursday, March 05, 2015
FamilyTreeNow.com - 100% Free Family Tree and Genealogy Research
FamilyTreeNow.com - 100% Free Family Tree and Genealogy Research
Dick Eastman has a thing or two to say about this site! Read his review online or in your e-mail. Or maybe you've seen a blurb on Facebook? Another new site to try!
Here is what you need to know before latching onto a new website: Who is running this website? Who are these people?! Somewhere, on the home page of the new web site, are tabs or buttons or so, or links. Look for one that says ABOUT US.
Read the blogs and newsletters, look for reviews, read the reviews.
Dick Eastman has a thing or two to say about this site! Read his review online or in your e-mail. Or maybe you've seen a blurb on Facebook? Another new site to try!
Here is what you need to know before latching onto a new website: Who is running this website? Who are these people?! Somewhere, on the home page of the new web site, are tabs or buttons or so, or links. Look for one that says ABOUT US.
Read the blogs and newsletters, look for reviews, read the reviews.
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