It’s one of those days when the usual holiday greeting that is preceded by the word “Happy” really doesn’t fit. It’s not really a joyous day. Memorial Day began as Decoration Day which was a day to honor military personnel who died as a result of fighting in wars or later due to war injuries. […]
This week I am doing two presentations. For the first one we all must get dressed, drive to the venue, and be ready to network. For the second one, no one will know what any of us is wearing or where you are sitting. Tuesday, 19 May 2015, 7:00 CDT Stearns History Museum, St. […]
I love it when a author updates a genealogy “how to” book. That author knows that we can’t sit still and ignore all the changes going on in the world of family history research. Yet, some of the guides that have been around for a while are still vital. [See a selected list later in […]
I am a long-time member of the Germanic Genealogy Society. This year is its 35th Anniversary and the organization has a special offer for members! GGS has members from all over the world and I joined GGS when it was just a few years old. For the first time, the GGS publication, Germanic Genealogy, A […]
A week of genealogy in a beautiful green campus setting. Interaction with other genealogists, classmates, and instructors. You never know who you will end up sitting next to in the classroom or in the cafeteria. I have seen friendships develop and even some ancestral matches made. The Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh is all that and […]
This is Part 3 of an ongoing series of posts about great online resources from historical societies and libraries around Minnesota. Don’t forget to check the websites of these organizations for lists, catalogs, and finding aids that tell you about the other extensive research resources that need to be used in person. Hennepin County Library, […]
Today’s press release from Ireland stated that on July 8th I will receive a special birthday gift! Well, those aren’t the exact words of the press release. However, I know that it was scheduled for that day just for my birthday! As the press release stated: “National Library of Ireland Announces Launch Date for New […]
Would you like to win a scholarship that covers the tuition cost to attend the 11-15 January 2016 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG)? The 2016 edition offers 13 courses. The scholarship enables you to choose any one of the courses. SLIG takes place a couple blocks from the Family History Library. Talk about convenient! […]
It’s important to check the official date of each census year. If the official date of the census was to be 1 June, then a person that died on May 15 should not be included. Nor should a child born on 5 June. Seasoned researchers know that no matter the laws, guidelines, rules, or whatever […]
I love to learn about and/or visit ghost towns, counties that no longer exist, and the majestic buildings (or former sites) that were demolished for “progress.” Minnesota has a former county that was home to several towns. Sarah Given will explore the history of Columbia Heights and Hilltop, Minnesota, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, […]