On June 1st, 2007, I posted the first entry on my own blog. Four years later and I am still here. I enjoy blogging both here and on the FGS Conference News Blog. I haven’t run out of things to say, share, or sometimes rant about. I have not shared all that much about my […]
The next Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) takes place from January 23-27, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. It’s a short walk to the Family History Library. SLIG is operated by the Utah Genealogical Association which has members from around the world. SLIG Registration opens June 4, 2011 at 9:00 am […]
Several times this past week I drove by Fort Snelling National Cemetery. My father and mother, father-in-law and mother-in-law, and some other relatives are buried there. Seeing all those rows of stark white stones against the vibrant green grass is both sobering and exquisite. I have U.S. ancestors and family that participated in the Civil […]
This is an overview of what exists for Minnesota birth, death, and marriage records and ways to access them. This is not a 100% comprehensive finding aid, but it should lead you to more records.Birth & Death RecordsBirth and death records were generally created at the county level beginning in 1870 or later if the […]
At 1:00 CDT today (Sat. May 21) , the Federation of Genealogical Societies “My Society” radio show will begin! Go to http://fgs.org/fgsradio/ to show you how to listen. You can even chat online with others!
I just returned from several days in Charleston, South Carolina where I was attending the National Genealogical Society Conference. I lectured, shopped, learned, volunteered, networked, laughed, ate, slept a bit, and just basically enjoyed the time. I am now staying home all summer getting ready for the Federation of Genealogical Societies’ 2011 conference that is […]
I emailed the National Archives Southeast Region in regard to access to the Railroad Retirement Board records mentioned in my earlier post and received this almost immediate reply: “This is in reply to your inquiry regarding researching the records of the Railroad Retirement Board in person at the National Archives at Atlanta. The simple answer […]
I am looking forward to being a part of the MGS all day meeting in Winona, Minnesota on June 25th. It’s the birthplace of my Grandpa Mike. My maternal grandfather Maurice Michael Hanley was born there 12 September 1893. His parents were Michael Hanley and Johanna Welch/Walsh. Johanna was the sister of other Welch’s who […]
In his 3 May 2011, column Ken Thomas reports that the great records from the Railroad Retirement Board have been moved from Chicago to the National Archives Southeast Region in Morrow, Georgia. Morrow is just outside Atlanta. This is FANTASTIC news. I will do some further checking to see if this means we are now […]
NEW GENEALOGY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IN 2012 Announcing The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2011 – Pittsburgh, PA – GRIP – The Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh – a new genealogical institute of learning announces a genealogy educational opportunity planned for July 2012. Consisting of four courses, it will be held […]