Can you believe it? A press release from FamilySearch on Monday announced a historic milestone. I am proud to have been a part of it. “Thank you for contributing to the billion! We did it! We reached a major milestone of one billion records indexed and arbitrated since the launch of FamilySearch indexing in September […]
Do you know about the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh? There’s something for everyone this year. Six courses, great instructors, and time for intense networking and even some fun. GRIP 2013 will commence in less than 100 days. It begins the evening of Sunday, July 21 and end at noon on Friday, July 26. There […]
That is the title of an article in today’s online Star-Tribune. I know from my own experience that not all family members want to hang on to furniture, dishes, and other items. The sentences that really hit me are “Even highly personal items, such as scrapbooks, letters and photos, are now being shed. “We’re surprised,” […]
If you like to save money, don’t forget to register for the discounted rate for the upcoming Nordic Genealogy Conference no later than Sunday, April 14th. The conference will be held in the Fine Arts Building at Inver Hills Community College, located in Inver Grove Heights [suburb of St. Paul] on Friday, April 26th and Saturday, […]
April 8, 2013 – Genealogy bloggers, societies, writers and editors are invited to participate in the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference by becoming FGS 2013 Ambassadors. Ambassadors help to spread information about the FGS 2013 Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 21-24, through social media to their friends, colleagues, and everyone interested in genealogy. […]
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 […]