This was written by my friend, Vicki Albu. I am a product of the American “melting pot.” Through genealogy I have discovered Irish, German, Norwegian, hillbilly, and Mormon Pioneer ancestors. Few ethnic traditions survived the four-plus generations that most of my family have been in this country. For years my genealogy “brick wall” has been […]
April 2, 2012 is the date the 1940 U.S. census images will be released online. The census forms are released 72 years after they were taken. I am looking forward to looking at the households of several relatives and am trying to be patient. Patience is not one of my good qualities! To see a […]
I was planning to wax (maybe eloquently) about the recent political mess regarding access to the Social Security Death Index (SSDI). That’s what we genealogists call it but the Social Security Administration (SSA) calls it the Death Master File. I use the SSDI frequently in my research. It helps me in research cases for county, […]
Next Saturday, 18 February 2012, I will be the speaker for the California African American Genealogical Society’s seminar in Los Angeles. I have several friends who are members of the CAAGS and I look forward to making new friends. I will be presenting these four lectures with both a general outlook and with some specific […]
The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh opened registration on February 7th. Of the four courses, Tom Jones’ Advanced Research Methods sold out already. The other courses still have some openings. Intermediate Research: Tools for Digging Deeper in which Paula Stuart-Warren, CG, is encouraging students to bring their own family research for discussion and brainstorming. The […]
Registration for the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh begins in two days. TWO days means February 7th. The inaugural year of this institute debuts from July 23-27, 2012. The location is LaRoche College in Pittsburgh which is a newer campus with updated dorms, neat cafeteria, and gathering spaces. The dorm and classrooms are just a […]
This is a press release that I am honored to share. It represents wonderful news about a good friend and colleague and someone I thoroughly enjoy working with on projects and research. January 30, 2012 BRIGHTSOLID HIRES TOP GENEALOGIST D. JOSHUA TAYLOR TO SUPPORT MOVE INTO US MARKET • He’s helped stars find their roots […]
I am listening to the Federation of Genealogical Societies My Society radio show right now as I sit in the Family History Library. The earbuds and computer work just fine for this. Why not tune in? http://www.Blogtalkradio.com/mysociety/2012/01/28/email-marketing-solutions-for-your-genealogy-organization The featured FGS Members society today is the California African American Genealogical Society based in Los Angeles. That’s […]
What family historians call the Social Security Death Index has been under assault from a number of directions in recent weeks. Now it’s the subject of a hearing that may jeopardize our access to it or access as we have known it. “U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and […]
Yes, I have been missing in action. The past month has been dictated by client, writing, and lecture deadlines plus some family time. Some of my upcoming seminar presentations are listed in the right hand column complete with live links for more information. I would love to meet readers at these places. I just completed […]