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Author: Paula Stuart-Warren
Vermont middle schoolers learn history in a cemetery
In Sharon, Vermont, middle schoolers are doing schoolwork in a cemetery. “An abandoned cemetery is turning into a classroom for middle-schoolers at the Sharon Academy in the Upper Valley. They’re mapping the grave sites, researching the people buried there, and creating a website for genealogists who might not be able to visit the plots in […]
Findmypast only $5 for October, Family History Month
This information was received in a press release from Findmypast.com: Celebrate Family History Month with a special offer from Findmypast 2014 has already been a record breaking year at Findmypast, and we’re ready to celebrate! Family History Month 2014 is an opportunity for us to share our amazing collection of records, significant moments in history, […]
Northern Pacific Railway employee records on Ancestry.com
During the railroad records webinar I did this evening under the auspices of the Minnesota Genealogical Society, I mentioned some Northern Pacific Railway employee records that were on Ancestry.com. I had several questions about where to find these and I have posted the direct link below. The originals are at the Minnesota Historical Society as […]
Yes, I am on YouTube courtesy of Mocavo
I have done a couple regular Fireside Chats with Mocavo.com chief genealogist, Michael Leclerc. These are available at http://www.mocavo.com/fireside. The dates for these two are November 14, 2013 and April 25, 2014. At the FGS Conference this past August, Michael interviewed me and several of my colleagues. The first batch of those can be viewed […]
Free railroad records webinar tonight, Oct 1.
It’s tonight! A free webinar on railroad records to kick off the great month of October that is both American Archives Month and Family History Month. This free webinar is available to anyone. Join us on your computer, tablet, or other device. It is sponsored by the Minnesota Genealogical Society. The topic is railroad records […]
ChicagoAncestors.org gone for a while
From the Genealogy Blog of the Newberry Library, the outdated code for the ChicagoAncestors.org website is the issue that has resulted in the suspension of the website. Ouch. I guess I will put off some of my Michael and Laura (Dow) O’Brien research for a while. A new site will be up in a few […]
SLIG Early-bird savings registration ends October 31
Early-bird savings registration ends on October 31, 2014! The Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) will be held January 12-16, 2015. All courses and events will be held at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center Hotel. Labs, if applicable, and research facilities will be available at the Family History Library. Registration: http://www.infouga.org/aem.php?lv=r&eid=12Early-bird registration ends on […]
Easy & free access to Mississippi Valley Historical Review
In my September 21st blog post, I mentioned The Mississippi Valley Historical Review. I had a couple inquiries about where to find this journal. The answer is simple and many old issues can be accessed via your home computer for free. Several of those are listed below. You can also check Worldcat.org to see if […]
Free Railroad Records Webinar
On Wednesday, October 1, I will be presenting a free webinar for the Minnesota Genealogical Society. The topic is railroad records and how to find them. It’s been about 20 years that I have been researching and lecturing on this favorite topic. Wednesday, October 1 Railroad Records and Railroad History: Methods for Tracking (Webinars) 7:00 pm […]