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Wyoming Here I Come!
The You Go Genealogy Girls | July 3rd 2009 by Cheri L. Hopkins
Monday morning I was walking out of the house to join my friend Sara (also a genealogist) on a trip to eastern Nebraska. We had a full schedule of cemetery visits ... and yes, I was excited to be visiting cemeteries! My excitement was soon dashed read more
Genea-Musings: California Assembly Bill AB130 - IAJGS Letter
Untagled Family Roots | June 30th 2009 by Amy Crook
All Genealogist from Hobbyist to Professional should be aware of this issue that will inevitably effect the genealogy community as a whole. Read Randy Seaver's post.Genea-Musings: California Assembly Bill AB130 - IAJGS Letter read more
The Potential Impact of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis on Disc…
The Genetic Genealogist | June 30th 2009 by Blaine
via slideshare.net This is a little off-topic for The Genetic Genealogist, but I thought I would share this paper which I wrote for a Genetics & Ethics class this spring. The paper examines all the biological and behavioral limitations on the a read more
Civil Marriage Records: a Genealogist’s Goldmine
Genealive | June 29th 2009 by Blaise Marion
Since 1792, the marriage celebrated in France before a religious authority has a value only in the eyes of God, not of the French secular State. Only the civil marriage, always celebrated before the optional religious ceremony, is recognized. It is o read more
Saturday Night Fun – 06/27/09
GenBlog | June 28th 2009 by Julie
Here’s Randy’s challenge for this week: Identify one genealogist that you would like to meet. The person could be living or deceased. Why do you want to meet with this person? What would you talk about? What questions would y read more
A Beginner's Guide to Tracing Genealogy: First Steps and Tips for…
Echo of the Past | June 23rd 2009 by Carrie Eckles
Okay, so one of the most difficult questions any new genealogist asks themselves is: how do I get started.I wrote two articles at Quazen to address the matter.The first is called A Beginner's Guide to Tracing Genealogy: First Steps. As the title sugg read more
Welcome to Echo of the Past
Echo of the Past | June 22nd 2009 by Carrie Eckles
Welcome to Echo of the Past!I have been an amateur genealogist for over a decade now, having researched my genealogy since I was eight years old. I'm twenty now, and in the past twelve years, I've built on my relatives' genealogical databases and fam read more
CVGS Program on Wednesday - "Did They Really Come on That Ship?"
Chula Vista Genealogy Cafe | June 22nd 2009 by Randy Seaver
...The next Program meeting of the Chula Vista Genealogical Society is Wednesday, 24 June, at 12 noon in the Auditorium of the Chula Vista Civic Center Library (365 F Street in Chula Vista).After a short business meeting, Joan Lowrey will present "Di read more
Available for Scrapbookers
Begin with 'Craft' | June 19th 2009 by Valerie Craft
I was at Archivers today (a chain scrapbook and craft store) and was impressed by their improved selection of genealogy themed items. Previously, the selection has been smaller and distributed throughout the store. Now, the selection is larger an read more
Genealogy and Heraldry
Open the Door and Here are the People | June 17th 2009 by Alec Tritton
Ignore Coat of Arms Rules at Your Own Risk Heraldry, as a science, is almost totally ignored by most of our educated classes in the United States. Many family history researchers dig into heraldry to some extent, but even they are not as versed in i read more
Melungeon Conference Big Sucess
Historical Melungeons | June 13th 2009 by History Chasers
Roberta Estes, Penny Ferguson, Betty and Jack Goins, Cleland Thorpe, and Tari Adams. Photo taken on the Ridge before the Board meeting June 11, 2009.Katherine Vande BrakeKathy Lyday-LeeKathy JamesKathy JamesJack GoinsJack GoinsThe Melungeon Conferenc read more
To step back......
Untagled Family Roots | June 10th 2009 by Amy Crook
in time and see the actual records that were hand written in beautiful cursive hand writing is the one experience an aspiring genealogist should never pass up. I had a doctor's appointment today and when I was done I knew that I had enough time to go read more
Member Book: The Tricking of Freya by Christina Sunley
California Genealogical Society and Library blog | June 9th 2009 by Kathryn Doyle
Read any good fiction lately? How about some with a genealogy theme?A few years ago, genealogist-extraordinare Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak wrote a series of articles for the 24/7 Family History blog about her pursuit of mysteries, cozies and other book read more
Find A Grave
Research Notes | June 7th 2009 by donethat
From the Find A Grave FAQ’s: What is Find A Grave? Find A Grave is a resource for finding the final resting place of family, friends, and ‘famous’ individuals. With millions of names and photos, it is an invaluable tool for the gene read more
Saturday Spotlight - Danielle Thorne
Pamela S Thibodeaux Blog | June 6th 2009 by Pamela S Thibodeaux
Boy what an exciting week!Today's spotlight is Awe Struck author, Danielle Thorne and her book The Privateer. Bio: Danielle Thorne is an avid writer, genealogist and researcher. In the late 90’s she moderated for the WritersPad community, and enjoy read more
Getting Ready for Census 2010
Public Works Group Blog | June 3rd 2009 by Pam Broviak
As a genealogist I have found the census to be invaluable to my research; but even more important has been its impact on the economic development of my community. And here is the reason why, taken directly from the Census Bureau’s Website: R read more
Getting Ready for Census 2010
Public Works Group Blog | June 3rd 2009 by Pam Broviak
As a genealogist I have found the census to be invaluable to my research; but even more important has been its impact on the economic development of my community. And here is the reason why, taken directly from the Census Bureau’s Website: R read more
On Being A Genealogist
George Geder | June 2nd 2009 by George Geder
Recently on Facebook, there was a poll and the question was posed; "Would you be as serious a genealogist if there were no computers or internet?"At first, it seemed like a benign query and I responded 'Yes'. Then my friend Rafael pointed out that I' read more
AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors: June 2009 Calendar of E…
Genealogy Stuff | June 1st 2009 by Awais
Midwestern Microhistory: A Genealogy Blog · Chicago Genealogist Spring 2009 - The bulk of the latest Chicago quarterly is occupied by another installment of Virginia Dick's translations of obituaries and news items from the German-la. ... read more
AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors: May 2009 Scanfest Conti…
Genealogy Stuff | May 31st 2009 by Awais
Midwestern Microhistory: A Genealogy Blog · Chicago Genealogist Spring 2009 - The bulk of the latest Chicago quarterly is occupied by another installment of Virginia Dick's translations of obituaries and news items from the German-la. ... read more
Kilgore Memorial Library, York, Nebraska
Nebraska Roots and Ramblings | May 29th 2009 by Ruby Coleman
The Kilgore Memorial Library in York, Nebraska, located a couple blocks off the main area of York, contains some resources for the genealogist. Kilgore Memorial Library 520 Nebraska Avenue York, NE 68467-3035Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. F read more
Forms! Forms! Forms!
GenealogyandFamily History | May 28th 2009 by Carolyn Barkley
By: Carolyn L. Barkley With abject apologies to Sir Walter Scott: “Breathes there the genealogist, with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said, This is my own, my favorite form!” Personally, I love to complete forms. Well, having just refin read more
Distracted or Determined: You Decide
Truths of a Shy Writer | May 28th 2009 by Terri
Writers can be fickle people, and I'm no exception. Work was slow at the beginning of the week (but that's not the case anymore!) so I switched off my writer's hat and put on my genealogist's hat. Since I thought I had utilized every free source on t read more
Got Directories?
The Educated Genealogist | May 27th 2009 by Sheri Fenley
Miriam Midkiff has a new website that you really need to check out - Online City, County, and Rural Directories .I cannot stress the value of this type of resource. Most directories were published annually - a great way to determine how long a person read more
Eastman / Victims of a Genealogy E-Mail
Genealogy Simple & Fun | May 21st 2009 by Work Online - Get paid
Over at Dick Eastman's Newsletter he has information that I agree with. Every Genealogist should see this. It's a video on genealogy email scams titled: "Video Focuses on Victims of a Genealogy E-Mail Scam". You can go here to read his article then g read more
The Girls' Day Three
The You Go Genealogy Girls | May 20th 2009 by Cheri L. Hopkins
Our feet have been tortured from standing and walking between stacks of film and books. Our backs feel like we have laid on bricks. Our brains are mush. Ah ... the life of a genealogist in Salt Lake City! It's worth every minute of it and onc read more
Readers' questions: Find a professional genealogist
Trace your Dutch roots | May 17th 2009 by hbvk
Bob asked me: Can you recommend a person or service that would assist me (for a fee) in tracing our Dutch roots ? I have a family 'bible' from the 1700s written in old Dutch (German?) And David asked: I read some Dutch, and often can do a good job tr read more
Another Award from Tammy - "One Lovely Blog Award"
Genealogy Traces | May 10th 2009 by Judith Richards Shubert
I've received another wonderful compliment on my blog! Tammy, author of Genealogy Simple and Fun, resident of Birmingham, Alabama, has honored me with another "One Lovely Blog Award". I'm thrilled to accept it. Tammy has a wonderful blog which focus read more
Destroy That Drive
FamHist | February 17th 2009
A fellow recently demonstrated his ability to recover data from a hard drive whose data had been overwritten a seven times using a data shredder program set to a supposed DOD data destruction standard. If you have ever had any experience with ident read more
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