I recently learned of a new addition to the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL). The Northwest Minnesota History Center at Minnesota State University Moorhead recently contributed the Solomon G. Comstock collection, which includes documents and correspondence “with over 200 Civil War veterans or widows of veterans about their pension claims, from about 1889-1891.” I knew that […]
On January 14, 2025, I posted about the new online availability of Saint Paul, Minnesota building permits via the Ramsey County Historical Society. Apparently it was a popular subject to blog about. On social media and through this blog, I’ve been asked about those for Minneapolis. Yes, they are available and at NO COST! No, […]
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, I will be in Sun City West, Arizona with the West Valley Genealogical Society. It’s an all day in-person Seminar. The seminar location is Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church in Sun City West. It’s great to be returning to the WVGS! I will be presenting four topics, including […]
FREE BCG-SPONSORED WEBINAR“Applying Research Standards to the Census”by Diane MacLean Boumenot, CGTuesday, February 18, 2025, 8:00 p.m. (EST) After years of using census records, genealogists may take for granted that they’re using them fully and correctly. But as they learn about genealogy standards and best practices, do they go back and re-think their census practices? […]
It’s almost here. 2 more days! Online registration for GRIP Genealogy Institute 2025 is on Tuesday February 4 at 1:00 pm EST for the June online courses, 3:00 pm EST for the July in-person courses. Please join my NEW online course 22-27 June and also enjoy fantastic instructors & an extensive syllabus that is only […]
What are you doing in June and July? Maybe some genealogical research and hopefully that will be accompanied by continuing genealogical education? There’s always more to learn and I have some wonderful suggestions for that education. This institute has been around for quite a while and the number of returning students is a testament to […]
If it’s not one thing, it’s several more. Yes, that’s a bit of a change from the usual phrase, but it applies in this case. Great that the New York Department of Health and the Governor’s current budget proposal strives to provide quicker action for requested vital records. However, it also means much higher costs […]
From MyHeritage: A special announcement for those with family ties Down Under: in honor of Australia Day, we’re offering free access to more than 300 Australian historical record collections, including vital records, electoral rolls, convict records, and much more! The records will be free starting Saturday through Tuesday, January 25–28, 2025. The free records include […]
I was recently interviewed about my new online course for the GRIP Genealogy Institute June 22-27, 2025. Jeanette Sheliga was so much fun to talk with and her questions were perfectly directed. You can view it by visiting https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/courses/beyond-digging-deeper-sources-methods-and-practices/. It features the image of part of my own office and reference bookshelves at home. That […]
The Ramsey County Historical Society has announced that St. Paul Building Permit Collection is now online. My warning is that it is not the original records, but information copied during the New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) era. I have not yet used the online access. “This is a collection of index cards and permit […]