Tonight as I read the San Jose Mercury News online I saw an interesting article about U.S. Geological Survey topograpical maps and genealogical research. Genealogy was even spelled correctly! To read the article in the July 8th edition: http://www.mercurynews.com/lifeandstyleheadlines/ci_6328874 You may be wondering why I was reading the San Jose newspaper when I live in […]
Fellow genealogist Betty Malesky of Green Valley, Arizona shared the following titles of fiction books with a genealogical connection. If any of you have additional suggestions send them to me at [email protected] and I will share them with all the readers. Night Journal by Elizabeth CrooksEve’s Daughters by Lynn AustinDeath on the Family Tree by […]
Thinking about attending the August 15-18, 2007 Genealogy Conference sponsored by the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Allen County Public Library? Four full days of genealogical education, luncheons with interesting speakers, extended hours access to the renowned Genealogy Center at the ACPL, a large exhibit area of genealogical and historical vendors, and non-stop opportunities […]
From time to time I will post the links to genealogical and historical electronic newsletters and blogs that are available at no cost. I do happen to be one of the writers for the first two. 24/7 Family History Circle http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/ Ancestry Weekly Blog http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=dailynews Dick Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter http://www.eogn.com/Dick also has a Plus […]
I spent the last week researching at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration regional branch in Kansas City. Friday afternoon was spent on Leavenworth Prison records. Some prisoners have extensive files with names, birthplace, offense, when sentenced, aliases, previous prison/jail stays, fingerprints, letters from and about the prisoner requesting parole or a different job […]
For those of you who like to visit the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, here’s an update on the changes in the surrounding area. A news article in today’s Salt Lake Tribune tells that the last two retail tenants in the almost empty ZCMI Center shopping mall will be out in a few […]
Some of you are old enough to remember when there were drive-in movies everywhere. My childhood favorite outdoor theater has been replaced by a grocery store, an office supply store, a Mexican restaurant and by one of my favorite bagel places. There are still some of these drive-ins in use today. I started writing this […]
The Federation of Genealogical Societies annual conference is hosted this year by the Allen County Public Library. The ACPL is the home of the world-renowned Genealogy Center. The conference dates are August 15-18, 2007. These conferences are filled with lectures, workshops, meal events, books, software, and lots of networking time — all designed to enhance […]
Pam Eagleson, CG, from Maine, shared details on a book with some genealogical research connections. From time to time I will post info on such books or movies on this blog. Please share your favorites. (Send to [email protected]) “My book group just finished reading David Baldacci’s Wish You Well (2000, first trade edition 2007). It […]
Held at the The Ohio Genealogical Society Library, 713 S Main St., Mansfield, OH 44907-1644. For fees, registration, lodging and other questions: Phone 419-756-7294 or check http://www.ogs.org/. The week begins with registration and reception at Library – Sunday June 24, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. followed by five full days of learning on topics such as […]