Genealogists everywhere you turn. This is a good NGS Conference. Registrants and vendors seem pleased and the meals at the one banquet and two luncheons I attended have been great. I have seen people from my genealogy family that I haven’t seen for years. Lots of hugs to catch up on. I have had opportunities […]
This press release was just received from the National Archives. Nice to see promotion of things genealogical. This year is the 75th anniversaryt of the Archives. May 6, 2009 NATIONAL ARCHIVES GRANTS “EXCELLENCE IN GENEALOGY” AWARDSEssay contest celebrates 75th Anniversary of the National Archives Washington, D.C. . . . Acting Archivist Adrienne C. Thomas has […]
I hope you readers know about DearMyrtle and her genealogical activities. This lady has energy. She has begun a new blog and this is what she had to say about her new venture: “Well, after much anticipation and behind-the-scenes effort, Ol’ Myrt here is pleased to announce the birth of a BRAND NEW Genea-Blog namely […]
The online edition of the Jordan Independent newspaper in Minnesota has a May 2, 2009 article about a woman whose name is closely associated with the history of the City of Shakopee and Scott County, Minnesota. Betty Dols has done a lot for history and genealogy in Scott County. I first met Betty Dols many […]
I receive this press release today from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration’s Public Affairs Office. Spring Prologue Magazine Highlights National Archives Move into Kansas City. New issue also features Harry S. Truman’s 125th Birthday Washington, D.C. . . . In May, the National Archives at Kansas City will open a new location in […]
Yes, it’s been a while since I posted to my blog. The reason is family. After a week in Intensive Care, my father died on April 23rd, 2009. My Mom died 15 months ago and now they are together. We tried telling her she couldn’t have him yet and from the extreme ups and downs […]
Second Annual Family History Fair, April 18, 2009 Minnesota Genealogical Society1185 Concord St. N.South St. PaulFree Parking in lots next to the building and on the street. The second annual Minnesota History Fair will feature DNA Research, Ethnic Resources and Research Tools for beginning and advanced genealogists. The April 18 program is co-sponsored by MGS […]
The Minnesota Genealogical Society’s first quarterly meeting for 2009 is the second annual Family History Fair. It will be held April 19th at the MGS Office and Library site at 1185 Concord St. N., South St. Paul, Minnesota. Click here for a map. The April 18 program is co-sponsored by MGS and its ethnic and […]
I received this from the National Genealogical Society today: “The registration deadline for the early-bird lower conference rate for the NGS Family History Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina is approaching! Make your conference registrations by Tuesday 31 March 2009 to save $35! The NGS Family History Conference is scheduled for May 13-16 2009 at the […]
Have Pennsylvania ancestors? Frustrated with tough access issues? It is time to let Pennsylvania legislators hear from you. In yesterday’s Lebanon Daily News, Pennsylvania professional genealogist wrote his column describing what is needed from genealogists in order to help pass a bill that would loosen up the access requirements. You can read Jim’s column here. […]