For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2013 March 28, 2013 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces a new partnership with Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft genealogischer Verbände e. V. (DAGV), an umbrella organization of genealogical and heraldic associations in Germany, in order to further the exchange of ideas and information between genealogists and family historians across […]
The Minnesota State Archives continues to acquire records from around the state. This is a sampling of acquisitions over the last several months: February 2013: Olmsted County. Common School District No. 95/1354 (Kalmar Township). Clerk’s Book (dated 1882- 1887). 1 volume. January 2013: Ramsey County, St. Paul school records ( I.SD. No. 625), including a […]
I just finished two great seminar weekends. The first was March 16th with the Dallas Genealogical Society and on the 23d with the Conejo Valley [CA] Genealogical Society. It’s always tough to leave the places where I present the seminars and have spent time renewing old friendships and meeting new friends. It was even tougher […]
A great way to start Monday! The FGS 2013 conference website is now ready for conference registrations. It is easy to use. The FGS webmaster has designed a secure step-by-step system for us. This is the place to register now and save $50.00 off the full registration price. You may also purchase tickets for luncheons, […]
I received this press release yesterday. I look forward to meeting the winner at the Southern California Genealogical Society’s Jamboree this June 6-9th in Burbank, California. Student Genealogy Grant Announced February 5, 2013 – Do you know a young genealogist who could use $500 toward their family history education and free registration to the Southern […]
Another great genealogy event that I am involved with is the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. Learn, eat, and sleep in air-conditioned comfort on the beautiful campus of LaRoche College in Pittsburgh from July 21-26, 2013. Choose from six courses and get energized and educated in this setting. I tell you about this now because […]
As one of the Co-Chairs of the Federation of Genealogical Societies August 2013 Conference, I am delighted to share an overview of the week with you. Please join your fellow family historians as we “Journey through Generations.” Monday, August 19 Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, August 20 Librarian’s Day […]
I was recently in Salt Lake City where I researched at the Family History Library. One of the main tasks was to locate a baptismal record. I had the church-generated abstract on a pre-printed form with details presumably taken directly from the church record book. Yet I needed to verify the information. The microfilmed church […]
Are you planning on attending the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference this coming August? As one of the conference co-chairs, I am excited to share this 2013 FGS Conference Week Overview. The actual conference website debut is just days away. Be sure to check www.fgsconferenceblog,org for big announcements! The conference hotels are filling […]
Good news and yet bad for my schedule! Are you craving a family history TV show? Just received this press release: Tune in to findmypast.com to view episodes from the hit UK television show, Find My Past, now entering its second season. Each episode links living individuals to real historical events found in their family […]