January 5, 2011 – Student genealogists interested in attending the 2011 Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree are invited to apply for the 2011 Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Grant established by friends and family to honor Suzanne’s Freeman’s lifetime of service to young people and to assist young genealogists seeking to advance their genealogical education.
Suzanne Freeman was the mother of blogger and writer Denise Levenick, The Family Curator, and a lifelong volunteer who worked with many youth organizations in the capacity of leader, organizer, and administrator. She also developed a strong interest in family history, and enjoyed the growing number of young student genealogists. At the time of her death in Tucson, Arizona August 28, 2010, Suzanne was still searching for her elusive Winsor cousins.
Genealogy bloggers came to know Suzanne the past two years at the SCGS Jamboree where she enthusiastically joined the GeneaBlogger Welcome Bag project, assisting in the assembly and distribution of gifts to attending genealogy bloggers.
To honor her support of the SCGS Jamboree, the first Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Grant will be awarded to a student attending the 2011 Jamboree. The grant includes a check for $500 toward conference expenses.
Applicants need not be a currently registered student, but must have been a enrolled at a college, university, or secondary school within the last twelve months, and be between the ages of eighteen and twenty-five.
Complete guidelines and application are available online at The Family Curator blog http://www.thefamilycurator.com/suzanne-freeman-grant. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2011; the award recipient will be announced March 1, 2011.
Suzanne Winsor Freeman was born January 5, 1933 in Olathe, Kansas to Arline (Kinsel) and Frank Ammi Brown, and grew up in Orange and Santa Ana after her family moved to California in 1937. She purchased property in Green Valley, Arizona in 1982 and became a full-time Arizona resident in 1997.
The Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Fund honors her love of service and of family history. The purpose of the fund is to assist young genealogists by offering grants to advance their genealogical education, including funds to attend genealogy conferences and workshops.
Suzanne enjoyed researching family history online and frequently posted queries that resulted in new family connections. She supplied stories and anecdotes for TheFamilyCurator.com, the blog written by her daughter Denise Levenick, and also appeared as a guest blogger at ShadesoftheDeparted.com.
Donations to the Suzanne Winsor Freeman Memorial Student Genealogy Fund may be made at any Wells Fargo Bank c/o Wells Fargo Bank, Green Valley, Arizona 520/625-1222.
For More Information Contact: Denise Levenick, dmlevenick@gmail.com, 626/688-8974.
Suzanne Winsor Freeman Obituary: TheFamilyCurator.com and Green Valley News
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Illinois State Genealogical Society Unveils New Website
Illinois State Genealogical Society Unveils New Website
New Design Features Illinois Resources for Genealogy Researchers
January 15, 2011 – Springfield, IL. The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) announces the debut of its newly redesigned website available to the public on Saturday, January 15, 2011.
Located at http://www.ilgensoc.org, the new ISGS website features links to ISGS projects as well as links to other records and resources throughout Illinois including those individual genealogical home pages with an Illinois connection!
Visitors are invited to explore the new ISGS website and enjoy these features:
· The current issue of the ISGS Newsletter and archived copies back to 2008
· Listings of ISGS events and events for Illinois genealogical societies
· Highlights of various ISGS projects and initiatives
· Free databases filled with information on Illinois ancestors
· A list of Illinois research resources
One of the new features of the ISGS website is a members-only section which will be populated with access to Illinois-related databases for those researchers with Prairie State ancestors. Over the course of the next few months, additional members-only databases will be added.
Stop By and Visit ISGS!
ISGS encourages everyone – ISGS members and the public – to stop by and explore. In addition, visitors are encouraged to leave their feedback with the ISGS webmaster at isgswebmaster@ilgensoc.org.
About Illinois State Genealogical Society
The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) was organized in October of the Illinois Sesquicentennial Year, 1968, and is a non-profit, educational organization. ISGS was established for the following purposes:
· To stimulate an interest in the people who contributed to the establishment and development of the State of Illinois.
· To seek, preserve, and make available data pertaining to individuals, families, and groups who lived in Illinois and to events which took place therein.
· To inform people of the value of, and need for, preserving family and local history for posterity.
· To encourage the formation of local genealogical societies and to coordinate and disseminate information.
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Sunday, January 9, 2011
Tom Jones on Empathy and Analysis
New from NGS Video Productions:
Empathy and the Analytical Process
Featuring Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
4 January 2011 – The National Genealogical Society’s latest video for members, Empathy and the Analytical Process, is a short conversation with National Genealogical Society Quarterly co-editor Tom Jones. In this three minute film Tom reflects on the role of empathy in the analytical process, how it transports him from the 21st century into the lives of his ancestors and leads to solving genealogical problems. Produced by Kate Geis and Allen Moore.
To view the film, log in to http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on the Members Only tab, and then click on NGS Videos in the sidebar menu.
Also showing for our members
Many other videos at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org are free for everyone, including:
NGS wishes you a successful new research year!
Empathy and the Analytical Process
Featuring Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA
4 January 2011 – The National Genealogical Society’s latest video for members, Empathy and the Analytical Process, is a short conversation with National Genealogical Society Quarterly co-editor Tom Jones. In this three minute film Tom reflects on the role of empathy in the analytical process, how it transports him from the 21st century into the lives of his ancestors and leads to solving genealogical problems. Produced by Kate Geis and Allen Moore.
To view the film, log in to http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on the Members Only tab, and then click on NGS Videos in the sidebar menu.
Also showing for our members
- Leslie Anderson, MSLS
- Laura DeGrazia, CG
- Elizabeth Shown Mills, cg, cgl, fasg, fngs, fuga
- David E Rencher, ag, cg, figrs, fuga
- Willis H. White, cg
Many other videos at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org are free for everyone, including:
- Thomas Adams, 2009 Rubincam Youth Award Winner
- Helen F. M. Leary, CG (EMERITUS), FASG, FNGS
- Paths to Your Past
- Home Study Course
- NGS Conferences
- Finding Your Family at the National Archives
- NGS & NARA
NGS wishes you a successful new research year!
Society of Genealogists' Collection Now Online at Findmypast.co.uk
January 5:
Today the Society of Genealogists in London and leading family history website findmypast.co.uk have published online over 9 million records from the Society’s unrivalled collection at findmypast.co.uk.
Among the records going online today are:
Today searchable indexes and transcripts have been added to the website, and customers will be able to order copies of the originals for some of the records from the Society of Genealogists.
In the coming weeks further records will be added to the website including Bank of England Wills Extracts containing 60,500 names, including images, and Apprentices of Great Britain containing 350,000 names.
Findmypast.co.uk has been working in partnership with the Society of Genealogists for a number of years to make the Society’s collection available to a wider, international audience. Earlier projects were Civil Service Evidence of Age and Great Western Railway Shareholder records.
Anyone with a full subscription to findmypast.co.uk will be able to access all the records within their existing package. Otherwise they can be viewed with PayAsYouGo credits.
Members of the Society of Genealogists will be able to view the records for free via their existing membership login to the Society of Genealogist’s own website at www.sog.org.uk . The records will be added gradually during 2011.
Debra Chatfield, Marketing Manager at findmypast.co.uk, said, “Findmypast.co.uk warmly welcomes the addition of these amazing records from the Society of Genealogists’ collection and looks forward to working with the Society on bringing these records to a wider, international audience in the Society’s Centenary Year and beyond. Family historians will find the records an invaluable aid to their research.”
June Perrin, CEO of the Society of Genealogists added: “The Society of Genealogists is delighted to be working with findmypast.co.uk in widening the audience for these wonderful resources. It is a great boost to the start of the Society’s 100th year. We hope the records prove extremely useful in the search for that ‘elusive’ ancestor.”
SOCIETY OF GENEALOGISTS’ COLLECTION NOW ONLINE AT FINDMYPAST.CO.UK
o Over 9 million family history records available online today
o Findmypast.co.uk to host Society’s collection in centenary year
Today the Society of Genealogists in London and leading family history website findmypast.co.uk have published online over 9 million records from the Society’s unrivalled collection at findmypast.co.uk.
Among the records going online today are:
- Boyd’s Marriage Index containing over 7 million names from 1538 to 1840
- Boyd’s London Burials 1538-1872 containing 240,000 names
- Faculty Office Marriage Licence Allegations 1701-1850
- St Andrew's Holborn Marriage Index 1754-1812
- Vicar-General Marriage Licences Allegations 1694-1850
- St Leonard Shoreditch Burials 1805-1858 and Workhouse Deaths 1820-1828, online for the first time
- Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills Index 1750-1800
Today searchable indexes and transcripts have been added to the website, and customers will be able to order copies of the originals for some of the records from the Society of Genealogists.
In the coming weeks further records will be added to the website including Bank of England Wills Extracts containing 60,500 names, including images, and Apprentices of Great Britain containing 350,000 names.
Findmypast.co.uk has been working in partnership with the Society of Genealogists for a number of years to make the Society’s collection available to a wider, international audience. Earlier projects were Civil Service Evidence of Age and Great Western Railway Shareholder records.
Anyone with a full subscription to findmypast.co.uk will be able to access all the records within their existing package. Otherwise they can be viewed with PayAsYouGo credits.
Members of the Society of Genealogists will be able to view the records for free via their existing membership login to the Society of Genealogist’s own website at www.sog.org.uk . The records will be added gradually during 2011.
Debra Chatfield, Marketing Manager at findmypast.co.uk, said, “Findmypast.co.uk warmly welcomes the addition of these amazing records from the Society of Genealogists’ collection and looks forward to working with the Society on bringing these records to a wider, international audience in the Society’s Centenary Year and beyond. Family historians will find the records an invaluable aid to their research.”
June Perrin, CEO of the Society of Genealogists added: “The Society of Genealogists is delighted to be working with findmypast.co.uk in widening the audience for these wonderful resources. It is a great boost to the start of the Society’s 100th year. We hope the records prove extremely useful in the search for that ‘elusive’ ancestor.”
Saturday, January 8, 2011
RootsTech News: RootsTech 2011 Early Bird Registration Ends January 15, 2011!
The $99 Early Bird Registration for RootsTech 2011 in Salt Lake City Ends Soon!
· $99 early bird registration ends January 15, 2011 ($150 afterwards)
· Only $35 for students!
· February 10–12, 2011
· Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
· Walking distance from the Family History Library
SALT LAKE CITY—The $99 early bird registration for the RootsTech 2011 Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, ends January 15, 2011. RootsTech is a completely new conference focused on bringing technology creators together with genealogy technology users to learn together and identify solutions to family history research challenges. Genealogists and family historians will discover exciting new research tools while technology creators will learn the latest development techniques from industry leaders and pioneers.
The registration fee includes three full days of conference attendance, conference materials, entry to the Clarke Planetarium dinner event, extended access to the Family History Library, admission to the closing reception event, eligibility for prize drawings, and admission to the Community Zone (exhibition hall).
Advancing technology is becoming an integral part of the future of genealogical research. Whether a person is new to genealogy or is an experienced researcher, RootsTech is the ideal place to discover the latest family history tools. In addition, technology creators will learn the skills needed to deliver innovative applications and systems, and they will have the opportunity to receive instant feedback from peers and users on their ideas and creations.
Keynote speakers at the conference include Shane Robinson, Hewlett Packard chief strategy and technology officer; Brewster Kahle, founder of the Internet Archive and digital librarian; Jay L. Verkler, CEO of FamilySearch International; and Curt Witcher, Historical Genealogy Department manager for Allen County Public Library.
About RootsTech
RootsTech is a new conference designed to bring technologists together with genealogists to learn from each other and find solutions to the challenges faced in family history research today. The conference’s activities and offerings are focused on content that will help genealogists and family historians discover exciting new research tools while enabling technology creators to learn the latest development techniques from industry leaders and pioneers.
New Video Lecture by Elyse Doerflinger
CONQUERING THE PAPER MONSTER LECTURE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
Learn to Organize Your Genealogy Papers
5 January 2011 - Los Angeles, CA. Elyse Doerflinger - author of the popular e-book Conquering The Paper Monster Once and For All - has released a video recording of the Conquering The Paper Monster Lecture. Elyse has presented this lecture at various genealogy societies and has finally recorded it for all the world to see!
This video lecture includes the presentation slides synced with Elyse’s voice audio to create a lecture that can be listened to in the comfort of your home. Along with the video, customers will receive a .pdf copy of the handout. Conquering The Paper Monster Video Lecture is available here for the price of $7.99.
In Conquering The Paper Monster Video Lecture, you’ll learn how to create a custom organizational system that is unique to your needs, wants, and personality. This lecture will walk you through the easy step-by-step process of organizing your genealogy papers. Organization is something nearly every researcher needs help with - and this lecture is perfect to help you finally “conquer the paper monster”.
About Elyse Doerflinger
Elyse Doerflinger is a rising young genealogist with a speciality in organization and technology. She is the author of Elyse's Genealogy Blog, where she shares her knowledge and family history. Her love of sharing knowledge with others has inspired her to write for lecture for various genealogy societies and write for genealogy magazines. Connect with her through email, Facebook, or Twitter!
Ancestry.com Releases Family Tree Maker for Mac on the Mac App Store
ANCESTRY.COM RELEASES FAMILY TREE MAKER FOR MAC ON THE MAC APP STORE
Downloadable Version of the #1-Selling Family History Software Available Today
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 6, 2011– Ancestry.com today announced the launch of Family Tree Maker® for Mac on the Mac App Store. Family Tree Maker for Mac provides an easy way to save and organize your family tree conveniently on your Mac and has a variety of tools that can help you share your discoveries with family and friends.
“We are excited that Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for download on the Mac App Store,” ,” said Eric Shoup, Senior Vice President of Product for Ancestry.com. “We’re committed to making our Family Tree Maker products easily accessible to everyone and this is yet another resource available from Ancestry.com to enable everyone to discover, preserve and share their family history.”
Family Tree Maker for Mac combines intuitive tools with robust features and flexible options, making it ideal for family history novices and experts alike. A dynamic user interface and integration with Ancestry.com makes it simple to create family trees, record memories, and organize photos, videos and audio clips, plus share ancestors’ stories. It’s even possible to explore family migration paths by viewing timelines and interactive maps that highlight events and places in ancestors' lives.
Family Tree Maker for Mac is built on the functionality of Family Tree Maker 2010 , and is constructed from the ground up to take full advantage of the Mac platform in terms of technology and user experience.
System requirements for Family Tree Maker for Mac include:
- Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later
- Intel-based Mac
- Hard Disk Space: 500MB for installation
- Internet access is required for all Web integration
Family Tree Maker for Mac is now available for purchase and electronic download online on the Mac App Store for $99.99. The program is also available at http://www.familytreemaker.com and in select retail stores, including Apple’s retail stores, Amazon, Office Depot, and Office Max.
About Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com Inc. (Nasdaq: ACOM) is the world's largest online family history resource, with nearly 1.4 million paying subscribers. More than 6 billion records have been added to the site in the past 14 years. Ancestry users have created more than 20 million family trees containing over 2 billion profiles. Ancestry.com has local Web sites directed at nine countries that help people discover, preserve and share their family history, including its flagship Web site at www.ancestry.com.
NEHGS--Upcoming Research Tours
I received this from Alessandra Magno of the New England Historic and Genealogical Society:
Dear Miriam,
I just wanted to reiterate that NEHGS is hosting several exciting Research Tours. Here is a list that you and your readers may find interesting:
Winter Weekend Research Getaway - Effective Use of Technology
NEHGS Weekend Research Getaways combine personal, guided research at the NEHGS Research Library with themed educational lectures to create a unique experience for every participant. Personal consultations with NEHGS genealogists throughout the program allow visitors to explore their own genealogical projects, under the guiding hand of the nation’s leading family history experts.
Our Winter Research Getaway, “Effective Use of Technology,” offers a variety of lectures surrounding “best practices” in using technology including researching online, software, and other topics relevant to any genealogist.
January 27, 2011 9:00AM – January 29, 2011 5:00PM
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99-101 Newbury St.
Boston MA, 02116
www.AmericanAncestors.org
English Heritage Long Weekend
Discover the rich heritage of London with NEHGS in February 2011. This unique long weekend will feature memorable events led by renowned scholars George Redmonds and John Titford, including talks, a guided tour of historic London churches, a visit to the College of Arms, optional side visits, special guests, and dinner at an exclusive private club. The weekend also includes up to three full days at Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE! — the largest family history event in the world. Space is extremely limited. In addition to events, the NEHGS English Heritage Long Weekend includes six nights lodging at the Hilton London Kensington Hotel, located at 179–199 Holland Park Avenue, London, daily coach service, and daily English breakfast for five days, and two additional group meals. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the Hilton London Kensington Hotel and optional activities and all other meals not included in scheduled tour events. Refer to AmericanAncestors.org for more information about the trip and accommodations.
February 22, 2011 – February 28, 2011 12:00PM
London, England
Washington, D.C. Research Tour
Research in the repositories of the nation’s capital with NEHGS as we return to Washington, D.C. Researchers will visit the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library, Library of Congress (LOC), and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) during this intensive week of guided research, individual consultations, lectures, and group meal events. Featured consultants include Henry B. Hoff, David A. Lambert, and Rhonda R. McClure. Refer to AmericanAncestors.org for more information about the trip and accommodations.
March 6, 2011, 3:00PM – March 13, 2011, 12:00PM
Washington, D.C.
Allen County Public Library Research Tour—Fort Wayne, Indiana
Join NEHGS for our inaugural visit to Fort Wayne, Indiana, as we explore one of the world's largest genealogical collections at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL). Fort Wayne has been dubbed the “Best Read City” by Places Rated Almanac as ACPL holds more than 350,000 printed volumes and more than 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche. Consequently, ACPL is a destination for every genealogist. The tour includes individual consultations, group meals, lectures, and other events. Please refer to our website, AmericanAncestors.org, for more information about the trip and accommodations.
May 22, 2011 3:00PM - May 29, 2011 11:00AM
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
For additional information contact education@nehgs.org or call 1-888-286-3447
Weekend Research Trip to Albany, New York
Searching for ancestors from New York State? Join NEHGS as we explore the vast resources of the New York State Archives. The weekend includes individual consultations, lectures, and a group dinner. Featured consultants include Henry B. Hoff, editor of the Register, and Christopher C. Child, Genealogist of the Newbury Street Press. Please refer to AmericanAncestors.org for more information about the trip and accommodations.
July 13, 2011 3:00PM - July 17, 2011 11:00AM
Albany, NY
For additional information contact education@nehgs.org or call 1-888-286-3447
Dear Miriam,
I just wanted to reiterate that NEHGS is hosting several exciting Research Tours. Here is a list that you and your readers may find interesting:
Winter Weekend Research Getaway - Effective Use of Technology
NEHGS Weekend Research Getaways combine personal, guided research at the NEHGS Research Library with themed educational lectures to create a unique experience for every participant. Personal consultations with NEHGS genealogists throughout the program allow visitors to explore their own genealogical projects, under the guiding hand of the nation’s leading family history experts.
Our Winter Research Getaway, “Effective Use of Technology,” offers a variety of lectures surrounding “best practices” in using technology including researching online, software, and other topics relevant to any genealogist.
January 27, 2011 9:00AM – January 29, 2011 5:00PM
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99-101 Newbury St.
Boston MA, 02116
www.AmericanAncestors.org
English Heritage Long Weekend
Discover the rich heritage of London with NEHGS in February 2011. This unique long weekend will feature memorable events led by renowned scholars George Redmonds and John Titford, including talks, a guided tour of historic London churches, a visit to the College of Arms, optional side visits, special guests, and dinner at an exclusive private club. The weekend also includes up to three full days at Who Do You Think You Are? LIVE! — the largest family history event in the world. Space is extremely limited. In addition to events, the NEHGS English Heritage Long Weekend includes six nights lodging at the Hilton London Kensington Hotel, located at 179–199 Holland Park Avenue, London, daily coach service, and daily English breakfast for five days, and two additional group meals. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from the Hilton London Kensington Hotel and optional activities and all other meals not included in scheduled tour events. Refer to AmericanAncestors.org for more information about the trip and accommodations.
February 22, 2011 – February 28, 2011 12:00PM
London, England
Washington, D.C. Research Tour
Research in the repositories of the nation’s capital with NEHGS as we return to Washington, D.C. Researchers will visit the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library, Library of Congress (LOC), and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) during this intensive week of guided research, individual consultations, lectures, and group meal events. Featured consultants include Henry B. Hoff, David A. Lambert, and Rhonda R. McClure. Refer to AmericanAncestors.org for more information about the trip and accommodations.
March 6, 2011, 3:00PM – March 13, 2011, 12:00PM
Washington, D.C.
Allen County Public Library Research Tour—Fort Wayne, Indiana
Join NEHGS for our inaugural visit to Fort Wayne, Indiana, as we explore one of the world's largest genealogical collections at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL). Fort Wayne has been dubbed the “Best Read City” by Places Rated Almanac as ACPL holds more than 350,000 printed volumes and more than 513,000 items of microfilm and microfiche. Consequently, ACPL is a destination for every genealogist. The tour includes individual consultations, group meals, lectures, and other events. Please refer to our website, AmericanAncestors.org, for more information about the trip and accommodations.
May 22, 2011 3:00PM - May 29, 2011 11:00AM
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
For additional information contact education@nehgs.org or call 1-888-286-3447
Weekend Research Trip to Albany, New York
Searching for ancestors from New York State? Join NEHGS as we explore the vast resources of the New York State Archives. The weekend includes individual consultations, lectures, and a group dinner. Featured consultants include Henry B. Hoff, editor of the Register, and Christopher C. Child, Genealogist of the Newbury Street Press. Please refer to AmericanAncestors.org for more information about the trip and accommodations.
July 13, 2011 3:00PM - July 17, 2011 11:00AM
Albany, NY
For additional information contact education@nehgs.org or call 1-888-286-3447
Monday, January 3, 2011
FamilySearch Indexing Update: First Polish Project Now Available
29 December 2010
First Polish Indexing Project Now Available
FamilySearch Indexing now has projects available in 11 languages, with the addition of the first project in Polish. If you would like to help index Polska Ksiegi Metrykaine Diecezja Lublin, 1902–1945, please contact FamilySearch to learn more.
Recently completed projects that will soon be available to search on FamilySearch.org include records from the Czech Republic, Spain, Nicaragua, and the United States.
New Projects in the Past Three Weeks
- België Burgerlijke Stand, 1851–1900 [Deel 3A] (Belgium Civil Registration, 1851–1900 [Part 3A]) (In partnership with Algemeen Rijksarchief en Rijksarchief in de Provincien)
- Canada, Ontario 1861 Census Records [Part 2]
- Polska Księgi Metrykalne Diecezja Lublin, 1902–1945 (Poland, Lublin Diocese Church Books, 1902–1945) (In partnership with Lubelskie Towarzystwo Genealogiczne)
- U.S., Colorado 1885 State Census (In partnership with Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies)
- U.S., Illinois 1930 Federal Census
- U.S., Mississippi 1930 Federal Census
- U.S., New York 1892 State Census [Part 2]
- U.S., Ohio Tax Records, Post 1825 [Part 4] (In partnership with Ohio Genealogical Society)
- U.S., Oklahoma Land Allotment Records, 1899–1907 [Part B]
- U.S., Texas 1910 Federal Census [Part B]
- U.S., Texas Birth Records, 1903-1934 [Part D]
(See the chart below for a complete list and current status of all indexing projects.)
Recently Completed Projects
- Česká republika, Litoměřice Matriky, 1552–1905 [část 1] (Czech Republic, Litomerice Parish Registers, 1552–1905 [Part 1])
- España, Avila, Madrigal y Garganta Registros Parroquiales, 1530–1935 (Spain, Avila, Madrigal y Garganta Church Registers, 1530–1935)
- Nicaragua, Managua Registros Civiles, 1879–1984 [Part 3B] (Nicaragua, Managua Civil Registration, 1879–1984 [Part 3B])
- U.S. Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files, 1812–1905
- U.S., Connecticut WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942
- U.S., District of Columbia Deaths, 1874–1959
- U.S., Iowa 1930 Federal Census
- U.S., Maine 1930 Federal Census
- U.S., Ohio Tax Records, Post 1825 [Part 3]
- U.S., Texas Birth Records, 1903–1934 [Part C]
(Note: Recently completed projects have been removed from the available online indexing batches and will now go through a final completion check process. They will be published at familysearch.org in the near future.)
Current FamilySearch Indexing Projects, Record Language, and Percent Completion
| Argentina, Balvanera Registros Parroquiales, 1833–1934 [Parte B] (Argentina, Balvanera Church Records, 1833–1934 [Part B]) | Spanish | 71% |
| Argentina, Cordoba Registros Parroquiales, 1722–1924 [Parte B] (Argentina, Cordoba Church Records, 1722–1924 [Part B]) | Spanish | 91% |
| Argentina, Santa Fe Registros Parroquiales, 1634–1926 [Parte A] (Argentina, Santa Fe Church Records, 1634–1926 [Part A]) | Spanish | 42% |
| Brasil Registro Civil, 1852–1914 [Parte 2A] (Brazil Civil Registration, 1852–1914 [Part 2A]) | Portuguese | 1% |
| Brasil, Florianópolis Registros da Igreja, 1751–1954 [Parte A] (Brazil, Florianópolis Church Records, 1751–1954 [Part A]) | Portuguese | 15% |
| Brasil, Pernambuco, Recife Registro Civil, 1900–1920 (Brazil, Pernambuco, Recife Civil Registration, 1900–1920) | Portuguese | 3% |
| Brasil, Rio de Janeiro Matrimonios, 1900–1910 [Piloto] (Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Marriages, 1900–1910) | Portuguese | 54% |
| Canada Passenger Lists, 1881–1922 | English | 5% |
| Canada, Bas-Canada Recensement de 1842 (Canada, Lower Canada 1842 Census) | French | 1% |
| Canada, New Brunswick Deaths, 1815–1938 [Part B] | English | 39% |
Canada, Ontario 1861 Census Records [Part 2] | English | (New) |
| Canada, Ontario Marriages, 1869–1927 [Part B] | English | 6% |
| Chile Registros Civiles, 1885–1900 (Chile Civil Registration, 1885–1900) | Spanish | 32% |
| Chile, Concepción Registros Civiles, 1885–1903 [Parte 2B] (Chile, Concepcion Civil Registration, 1885–1903 [Part 2B]) | Spanish | 41% |
| Colombia, Bucaramanga Registros Parroquiales, 1649–1959 (Colombia, Bucaramanga Church Records, 1649–1959) | Spanish | 13% |
| Colombia, Marinilla Registros Parroquiales, 1815–1959 (Colombia, Marinilla Parish Records, 1815–1959) | Spanish | 70% |
| Deutschland, Baden, Achern Kirchenbücher, 1810–1869 [Part D] (Germany, Baden, Achern Church Books, 1810–1869 [Part D]) | German | 26% |
| El Salvador Registros Civiles, 1835–1910 (El Salvador Civil Registration, 1835–1910) | Spanish | 28% |
| España, Andalucía Registros Civiles, 1837–1870 (Spain, Andalucia Civil Registration, 1837–1870) | Spanish | 6% |
| España, Lugo Registros Parroquiales, 1530–1930 [Parte 1] (Spain, Lugo Parish Registers, 1530–1930 [Part 1]) | Spanish | 42% |
| France, Cherbourg Registres Paroissiaux, 1802–1907 (France, Cherbourg Parish Registers, 1802–1907) | French | 44% |
| France, Coutances Registres Paroissiaux, 1802–1907 (France, Coutances Parish Registers, 1802–1907) | French | 63% |
| France, Paris Registres Protestants, 1612–1906 [Partie D] (France, Paris Protestant Registers, 1612–1906 [Part D]) | French | 88% |
| France, Saint-Lo Registres Paroissiaux, 1802–1907 (France, Saint-Lo Parish Registers, 1802–1907) | French | 61% |
| Guatemala, Guatemala Registros Civiles, 1800–1900 (Guatemala, Guatemala Civil Registration, 1800–1900) | Spanish | 11% |
| Guatemala, Guatemala Registros Civiles, 1877–1900 (Guatemala, Guatemala Civil Registration, 1877–1900) | Spanish | 31% |
| Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1824–1840 | English | 3% |
| Italia, Napoli, Castellammare di Stabia Atti di Morte, 1809–1936 [Parte B] (Italy, Napoli, Castellammare Deaths, 1809–1936 [Part B]) | Italian | 80% |
| Italy, Trento Baptisms, 1784–1924 [Part 2A] | Italian | 47% |
| Jamaica Civil Births, 1900–1930 [Part C] | English | 12% |
| Mexico, D.F. Bautismos, 1536–1900 [Parte A] (Mexico, D.F. Church Baptisms, 1536–1900 [Part A]) | Spanish | 3% |
| Mexico, Oaxaca 1930 Federal Censo (Mexico, Oaxaca 1930 Federal Census) | Spanish | 46% |
| Mexico, Puebla 1930 Federal Censo (Mexico, Puebla 1930 Federal Census) | Spanish | 90% |
| New Zealand Passenger Lists, 1871–1915 [Part 2A] | English | 9% |
| Nicaragua, Masaya Registros Civiles, 1879–1984 (Nicaragua, Masaya Civil Registration, 1879–1984) | Spanish | 1% |
| Norge Tinglysningskort, 1640–1903 (Norway Probate Index Cards, 1640–1903) | Norwegian | 3% |
| Perú, Lima Registros Civiles, 1887–1921 [Parte A] (Peru, Lima Civil Registration, 1887–1921 [Part A]) | Spanish | 82% |
| Portugal, Setúbal Registros da Igreja, 1581–1910 (Portugal, Setúbal Church Records, 1581–1910) | Portuguese | 25% |
| República Dominicana Nacimientos Civiles, 1828–1906 (Dominican Republic Civil Births, 1828–1906) | Spanish | 1% |
| Russland, Sankt Petersburg Kirchenbuchduplikat, 1833–1885 (Russia, Saint Petersburg Parish Register Duplicates, 1833–1885) | German | 4 |
| South Africa, Cape Province Church Records, 1660–1970 | Afrikaans, Dutch, English | 67% |
| Sverige, Södermanland Kyrkoböcker, till 1860 [Del 1] (Sweden, Södermanland Church Records, to 1860 [Part 1]) | Swedish | 72% |
| Sverige, Uppsala Kyrkoböcker, till 1860 [Del 1] (Sweden, Uppsala Church Records, to 1860 [Part 1]) | Swedish | 78% |
| Sverige, Örebro Kyrkoböcker, till 1860 [Del 1] (Sweden, Örebro Church Records, to 1860 [Part 1]) | Swedish | 32% |
| U.K., Essex Parish Registers, 1538–1900 [Part A] | English | 15% |
| U.K., Manchester Parish Registers, 1813–1925 [Part B] | English | 38% |
| U.K., Warwickshire Parish Registers, 1538–1900 [Part 2 Adv] | English, Old English | 34% |
| Uruguay Registros Civiles (Nacimientos), 1879–1930 (Uruguay Civil Registration (Births), 1879–1930) | Spanish | 8% |
| U.S. Naval Enlistment Registers, 1855–1891 | English | 30% |
| U.S., Alabama County Marriages, 1809–1950 [Part A] | English | 63% |
| U.S., Arkansas County Marriages, 1837–1957 [IX] | English | 79% |
| U.S., Arkansas WWII Draft Registration, 1942 | English | 42% |
| U.S., California County Marriages, 1850–1952 [Part B] | English | 88% |
| U.S., District of Columbia County Marriages, 1811–1950 [Part A] | English | 57% |
| U.S., Illinois 1930 Federal Census | English | (New) |
| U.S., Illinois County Marriages, 1810–1934 [Part A] | English | 74% |
| U.S., Indiana, Bartholomew County Marriages, 1811–1959 | English | 75% |
| U.S., Iowa County Births, 1880–1935 [Part A] | English | 17% |
| U.S., Iowa County Marriages, 1838–1992 [Part A] | English | 53% |
| U.S., Minnesota County Marriages, 1860–1949 [Part A] | English | 63% |
| U.S., Mississippi 1930 Federal Census | English | (New) |
| U.S., New Jersey County Marriages, 1682–1956 [Part I] | English | 26% |
| U.S., New Jersey WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942 | English | 54% |
| U.S., New York 1892 State Census [Part 2] | English | (New) |
| U.S., New York Marriage Licenses, 1908–1938 [Part A] | English | 41% |
| U.S., New York Marriages, 1908–1935 [Part A] | English | 36% |
| U.S., North Carolina County Marriages, 1762–1959 [Part B] | English | 26% |
| U.S., North Carolina Freedmen Letters, 1862–1870 | English | 16% |
| U.S., Oklahoma Allotment Records, 1899–1907 | English | 93% |
| U.S., Oklahoma County Marriages, 1891–1959 [Part B] | English | 50% |
| U.S., Oklahoma Land Allotment Records, 1899–1907 [Part B] | English | (New) |
| U.S., Puerto Rico 1910 Censo Federal (U.S., Puerto Rico 1910 Federal Census) | Spanish | 16% |
| U.S., Puerto Rico Nacimientos Civiles, 1836–1930 [Parte B] (U.S., Puerto Rico Civil Births, 1836–1930 [Part B]) | Spanish | 6% |
| U.S., Tennessee County Marriages, 1790–1950 [Part B] | English | 29% |
| U.S., Tennessee County Marriages, 1790–1950 [Part C] | English | 52% |
| U.S., Texas 1910 Federal Census [Part B] | English | (New) |
| U.S., Texas Birth Records, 1903-1934 [Part D] | English | (New) |
| U.S., Texas County Marriages, 1837–1977 [Part B] | English | 33% |
| U.S., Wisconsin 1930 Federal Census | English | 58% |
| Venezuela Nacimientos Civiles, 1873–1909 (Venezuela Civil Births, 1873–1909) | Spanish | 2% |
| Venezuela, Mérida Registros Parroquiales, 1654–1992 [Parte 2] (Venezuela, Merida Parish Registers, 1654–1992 [Part 2]) | Spanish | 29% |
| Österreich, Wiener Meldezettel, 1890–1925 (Austria, Vienna Population Cards, 1890–1925) | German | 35% |
| Россия, Самара Метрические книги церкви, 1869–1917 (часть 1) (Russia, Samara Church Books, 1869–1917 [Part 1]) | Russian | 83% |
| Украина, Киев Метрические книги русской православной церкви, 1843–1845 [Часть B] (Ukraine, Kiev Orthodox Consistory Church Books, 1843–1845 [Part B]) | Russian | 22% |
Current FamilySearch Partner Projects, Record Language, and Percent Completion
| België Burgerlijke Stand, 1851–1900 [Deel 3A] (Belgium Civil Registration, 1851–1900 [Part 3A]) | Dutch, Flemish | (New) |
| Belgique Registres Civile, 1851–1900 [Partie A] (Belgium Civil Registration, 1851–1900 [Part A]) | French | 66% |
| Brasil, Minas Gerais Church Records, 1706-1952 | Portuguese | 1% |
| Canada, Ontario, Toronto Trust Cemeteries, 1826–1935 | English | 19% |
| Deutschland, Westfalen, Minden Volkszählung, 1880–1900 (Germany, Westphalia, Minden City Censuses, 1880–1900) | German | 12% |
| España, Avila, Barroman Registros Parroquiales, 1550–1930 (Spain, Avila, Barroman Parish Registers, 1550–1930) | Spanish | 14% |
| España, Malaga Registros Civiles, 1846–1870 (Spain, Malaga Civil Registration, 1846–1870) | Spanish | 54% |
| France, Quimper et Leon, St. Louis Registres Paroissiaux, 1722–1909 (France, Quimper et Leon, St. Louis Church Registers, 1722–1909) | French | 85% |
| Norway 1875 Census [Part B] | Norwegian | 68% |
| Philippines, Lingayen, Dagupan Registros Parroquiales, 1615–1982 (Philippines, Lingayen, Dagupan Church Registers, 1615–1982) | Spanish | 77% |
| Polska Księgi Metrykalne Diecezja Lublin, 1902–1945 (Poland, Lublin Diocese Church Books, 1902–1945) | Polish | (New) |
| U.K., Norfolk Parish Registers, 1538–1900 | English | 52% |
| U.S., Colorado 1885 State Census | English | (New) |
| U.S., Ohio Tax Records, Post 1825 [Part 4] | English | (New) |
| U.S., Utah, Salt Lake County Birth Registers, 1890–1908 | English | 67% |
| U.S., Utah, Salt Lake County Death Registers, 1848–1940 | English | 33% |
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Press Release: Call for Papers, NGS 2012 Family History Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio
ARLINGTON, VA, 3 JANUARY 2011
The National Genealogical Society announces the Call for Papers for the 2012 Family History Conference, “The Ohio River: Gateway to the Western Frontier,” to be held 9–2 May 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The deadline for submitting proposals is 1 April 2011.
The Ohio River has served as a major passageway for travelers and goods going west since the eighteenth century. It played a major role in the development and progress of Cincinnati, one of the early settlements on the river. Cincinnati overlooks northern Kentucky just across the river, and southeast Indiana is only a few miles to the west. There is an abundance of family history to discover in Cincinnati, "Queen City of the West": explorers, frontiersmen, pioneers, and immigrants. We are looking for lectures about the early migration into and out of the area, river travel, regional land and military subjects, nineteenth century ethnic immigration groups, and topics pertaining to African American research and the Underground Railroad. Lectures are also requested about the history, records, repositories, ethnic, and religious groups of Ohio, Kentucky (especially Northern Kentucky), and Indiana (especially southeastern Indiana).
Other general topics needed for the conference include methodology, skill building, problem solving, record analysis, federal records, family history writing, and technological innovation in genealogy.
Sessions are generally limited to fifty minutes plus a ten-minute question-and-answer session. Syllabus materials (PDF files), due in early 2012, are required for each lecture or workshop presentation.
Proposals should include
$ speaker’s full name, address, telephone, fax number, and e-mail address;
$ lecture title, not to exceed fourteen (14) words, and a brief but comprehensive outline;
$ short summary of the lecture—word count not to exceed twenty-five words—to be used in the program, if selected;
$ identification of the audience level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced;
$ brief speaker biography, not to exceed twenty-five (25) words; and
$ résumé of recent lectures the speaker has given (those who have not spoken previously at a regional or national conference are encouraged to submit an audio or video tape of a recent lecture).
Speakers are expected to use an electronic presentation program and provide their own digital projectors. NGS will provide the VGA cable, cart, and power strip projector support.
Individuals may submit up to eight (8) proposals. NGS members will be given first consideration. Speakers will receive a complimentary conference registration with CD syllabus. Honorarium, travel allowance, hotel accommodations, and per diem compensation are based on the number of lectures given. See the NGS website, http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Interested individuals should submit proposals online through the NGS website at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Organizations wishing to sponsor a lecture or track of lectures at the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, please see the details and sponsor requirements at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Organizations wishing to sponsor a lecture or track of lectures at the 2012 Family History Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, please see the details and sponsor requirements at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/
Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogy education, high research standards, and the preservation of genealogical records. The Arlington, Virginia-based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, research guidance, and opportunities to interact with other genealogists. Please visit the NGS Pressroom for further information.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
ArkivDigital - Free of Charge 28-30 December 2010
The following is a press release from ArkivDigital, a Swedish genealogy database website:
All of us at ArkivDigital would like to thank you for the past year by offering you and anyone who is interested in genealogy, the opportunity to use ArkivDigital - ADOnLine2 Free of Charge, Tuesday-Thursday (28-30 December 2010). Feel free to tell your friends about this possibility.
Svensk version av detta nyhetsbrev gå till vår hemsida http://www.arkivdigital.se.
We hope you haven't missed our special pricing on our annual subscription. For only 995 SEK you get access to ADOnLine2 in a year. Regular price is 1195 SEK - and the offer can only be purchased by individuals from December 20th 2010 through January 9th 2011.
All of us at ArkivDigital would like to thank you for the past year by offering you and anyone who is interested in genealogy, the opportunity to use ArkivDigital - ADOnLine2 Free of Charge, Tuesday-Thursday (28-30 December 2010). Feel free to tell your friends about this possibility.
Svensk version av detta nyhetsbrev gå till vår hemsida http://www.arkivdigital.se.
How do I get access to ArkivDigital archives for free?
To gain access to ArkivDigital and ADOnLine2 for free, you have to do a few things. It's quite easy and we are sure you will manage - just follow the instructions below carefully.- Register as a new member
- If you are already registered, go to the next paragraph.
- If you are not already registered as a member, you will have to do the following: - Go to: http://www.arkivdigital.net/
users/register and fill in the requested information. Be extra careful to write the correct E-mail address and password you choose. The password must be at least 6 characters and/or digits.
- Install the program ADOnLine2, http://www.arkivdigital.net/
products/adonline/installation If you haven't the latest version installed, we advise you to install it now. The latest version is called 1.4.1. You can check which version you have if you open the program, click the Hjälp (Help) menu and then click Om (About). You can also try our English beta version. - During installation, you will be prompted to answer some questions. You must respond to them "positively" and when the installation is complete, you should have a new icon called ADOnLine2 on your Desktop.
- Double click the icon to start the program...
- and the login box will pop up. Please enter your login information (Email and Password). Be sure to enter it in exactly the same as you did when you registered - capital and lowercase letters are significant.
If you are receiving an error message regarding E-post/Lösenord (Email / Password) some information is wrong. Click to clear the error messages and then use the Arkiv menu (File menu) and then "Logga in" (Log in). Now, the login box pops up again. Erase all information and fill in the correct information again. - Once you have logged in and you're now in the program and can start your research.
- To the left is a list of Archive Holders. Find for "your" parish/church in the list or type the name of it directly into the search field above. Click on the name in the list to select it.
- When you have selected your parish, the list of volumes from your chosen parish will show up. Search for a volume in the list and double click the left mouse button to open the volume.
- When the volume is opened you can browse it with -5, -1, +1 and +5 or in the drop down list (between -1 and +1).
- On the installation page you can also find a users manual for the program in English or here as a PDF-file: http://www.arkivdigital.net/
download/images/929/ Instruktion_2010-11-09-Eng.pdf
Customers service this week
We will answer questions as soon as we can. Sometimes we receive a lot of questions and if that is the case it can take a little while before you get your answer, but you will. It is always best to send via E-mail to: kundtjanst@arkivdigital.seFrequently Asked Questions and Problems
- We will add three extra days to all ongoing subscriptions.
- If you have problems with the program and want help; Tell as much as you can, regarding what version are you using, what happens and what you are doing when it happens. Are there any error messages and what do they say? The more you can tell, the easier it is for us to quickly respond to you.
- If you are completely without function you can try to install an older version of the program. At the bottom of the Installation page you can find links to older versions. Sometimes they work better.
- If you have automatic login checked and receiving an error message regarding "E-post/Lösenord" (Email/password), close the error messages and then click the Arkiv menu (File menu), then click "Logga In" (log in). Now, the login box pops up again. Erase all data and type them again.
One year subscription for "Christmas and New Year price" of 995 SEK
(Live rates at 2010.12.27 13:16:00 UTC; 995.00 SEK = 146 USD)We hope you haven't missed our special pricing on our annual subscription. For only 995 SEK you get access to ADOnLine2 in a year. Regular price is 1195 SEK - and the offer can only be purchased by individuals from December 20th 2010 through January 9th 2011.
Upcoming Events at NEHGS!
The following is a press release from the New England Historic and Genealogical Society:
January New Visitor and Welcome Tour
Starting your family genealogy can seem a little daunting at first. There is so much information found in a variety of locations. Let NEHGS help you make sense of it all by attending this FREE lecture for both members and non-members. This talk introduces you to the NEHGS research library, located at 99 Newbury Street in Boston. You will also have an opportunity to describe your research interests to one of our expert genealogists on staff, who can offer some advice on how to proceed. The program starts with a thirty-minute introductory lecture and will be followed by a tour of the library and its vast holdings. Make plans to start your genealogy with this great tour.
January 8, 2011 10:00AM - 11:30AM
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99 Newbury St.Boston MA, 02116
www.AmericanAncestors.org
Using AmericanAncestors.org
NEHGS recently launched its new Website, AmericanAncestors.org. It is full of new features, tools, resources, and content that highlights NEHGS’ growing national expertise in genealogy and family history. We now have more than 135 million searchable names covering New England, New York, and other areas of family research dating back to 1620. We invite you to attend this free lecture to learn more about this incredible online resource.
January 12, 2011 10:00AM - 11:30AM
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99 Newbury St.
Boston MA, 02116
www.AmericanAncestors.org
Dom's, An Odyssey
Join NEHGS as we welcome guest speaker Dom Capossela, who will discuss his recent book, Dom's, An Odyssey. Dom's, An Odyssey is an immigrant story. Through the lens of Italian immigration, with a tour of Boston's 1950s North End, Dom takes us on a voyage of discovery which reminds us of the immigrant roots of All Americans.
January 19, 2011 7:30PM
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99 Newbury St.
Boston MA, 02116
www.AmericanAncestors.org
Winter Weekend Research Getaway - Effective Use of Technology
NEHGS Weekend Research Getaways combine personal, guided research at the NEHGS Research Library with themed educational lectures to create a unique experience for every participant. Personal consultations with NEHGS genealogists throughout the program allow visitors to explore their own genealogical projects, under the guiding hand of the nation’s leading family history experts.
Our Winter Research Getaway, “Effective Use of Technology,” offers a variety of lectures surrounding “best practices” in using technology including researching online, software, and other topics relevant to any genealogist.
January 27, 2011 9:00AM – January 29, 2011 5:00PM
New England Historic Genealogical Society
99 Newbury St.
Boston MA, 02116
www.AmericanAncestors.org
Saturday, December 11, 2010
WikiTree Widgets are Here!
December 10, 2010: WikiTree.com
WikiTree is announcing the new release of participation widgets that can be used on any website or blog. The WikiTree Widgets can be used to display a live update of your latest contributions, uploads, and edits to the worldwide wiki family tree.
The widgets were developed in collaboration with Thomas MacEntee and the GeneaBloggers community. A half dozen designs were selected to represent the community’s choices for content, layout, dimensions, and colors.
You can view the WikiTree Widgets, see live examples, view privacy details, and get directions for installing them on your blog or website at http://www.wikitree.com/articles/draft-widgets.html.
About WikiTree: WikiTree's mission is to create a rich worldwide family tree resource by striking the perfect balance between collaboration and privacy. It gives families a free and easy way to privately share information and organize their facts, memories, and photos. At the same time, it enables distant relatives and strangers to grow a worldwide family tree and create a valuable resource for future historians. WikiTree was started in 2008 by Chris Whitten, the creator of WikiAnswers - one of the top 50 websites in the US. Content on WikiTree is owned and edited by its contributors. Join the free community at http://www.WikiTree.com.
WikiTree is announcing the new release of participation widgets that can be used on any website or blog. The WikiTree Widgets can be used to display a live update of your latest contributions, uploads, and edits to the worldwide wiki family tree.
The widgets were developed in collaboration with Thomas MacEntee and the GeneaBloggers community. A half dozen designs were selected to represent the community’s choices for content, layout, dimensions, and colors.
You can view the WikiTree Widgets, see live examples, view privacy details, and get directions for installing them on your blog or website at http://www.wikitree.com/articles/draft-widgets.html.
About WikiTree: WikiTree's mission is to create a rich worldwide family tree resource by striking the perfect balance between collaboration and privacy. It gives families a free and easy way to privately share information and organize their facts, memories, and photos. At the same time, it enables distant relatives and strangers to grow a worldwide family tree and create a valuable resource for future historians. WikiTree was started in 2008 by Chris Whitten, the creator of WikiAnswers - one of the top 50 websites in the US. Content on WikiTree is owned and edited by its contributors. Join the free community at http://www.WikiTree.com.
NGS Videos Holiday Gift
In the past year NGS has been proud to offer our members a series of short video documentaries featuring notable genealogists. Starting with the interview by Helen F. M. Leary as our holiday gift in 2009, the series has continued throughout 2010 showing interviews with Elizabeth Shown Mills, David Rencher, Leslie Anderson, Laura DeGrazia, and others who have shared their experiences and insights into the work of the genealogist.
As the final feature for 2010 and our holiday offering to members we are releasing at the website today Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA on “Becoming a Genealogist.” Listening to Tom is always rewarding, both instructive and entertaining. In this conversation he tells about the curiosity he felt as a child about who his ancestors were, reflects on how genealogists “get hooked,” and presents his view on the value to professionals of continuing their own personal research.
While you are at the website take a moment to enjoy others you may not yet have seen. Log in at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on the Members Only tab, and then click on NGS Videos in the sidebar menu.
From all of us at NGS – we wish you a peaceful holiday season!
Mark Your Calendars - NGS Family History Conference, 11-14 May 2011, Charleston, South Carolina.
As the final feature for 2010 and our holiday offering to members we are releasing at the website today Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, FUGA on “Becoming a Genealogist.” Listening to Tom is always rewarding, both instructive and entertaining. In this conversation he tells about the curiosity he felt as a child about who his ancestors were, reflects on how genealogists “get hooked,” and presents his view on the value to professionals of continuing their own personal research.
While you are at the website take a moment to enjoy others you may not yet have seen. Log in at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org, click on the Members Only tab, and then click on NGS Videos in the sidebar menu.
From all of us at NGS – we wish you a peaceful holiday season!
Mark Your Calendars - NGS Family History Conference, 11-14 May 2011, Charleston, South Carolina.
The COMPLETE 1911 Census Available Now on Genes Reunited.
Leading family history website www.genesreunited.co.uk has published online the complete 1911 census for England and Wales, allowing its members to view the original householder schedules for the first time.
The 1911 census records are the most detailed of any census it includes places of birth, details of siblings, occupations, how many children have been born to the marriage, how many still alive at the time of the census and how many had died. It even allows our members to view the actual handwriting of their ancestors and in full colour.
At genesreunited.co.uk it is possible to search the complete 1841-1911 censuses as well as other historical records such as birth, marriage, death and military records. The 1911 census Enumerator Summary Books have already been available since May 2010.
Unlimited access to the 1911 census and all of the other records is included in a Platinum subscription, costing £64.95 for 6 months. Alternatively you can view the 1911 census on a pay-per view basis. It will cost 5 credits to view an individual transcription, 10 credits to view the household transcription and 30 credits to view the original household image (within these 30 credits you also get to view the Enumerator Summary Book).
Credits can be purchased at the following prices: £5.00 for 50 credits (credits will last for 30 days) or £17.95 for 200 credits (credits will last for 90 days)
Rhoda Breakell, Head of Genes Reunited, said: “We are extremely proud to be able to offer our members the complete 1911 census for England and Wales now. People will find this an invaluable resource for tracing their ancestors and finding out more about their family history than they knew before.”
The 1911 census records are the most detailed of any census it includes places of birth, details of siblings, occupations, how many children have been born to the marriage, how many still alive at the time of the census and how many had died. It even allows our members to view the actual handwriting of their ancestors and in full colour.
At genesreunited.co.uk it is possible to search the complete 1841-1911 censuses as well as other historical records such as birth, marriage, death and military records. The 1911 census Enumerator Summary Books have already been available since May 2010.
Unlimited access to the 1911 census and all of the other records is included in a Platinum subscription, costing £64.95 for 6 months. Alternatively you can view the 1911 census on a pay-per view basis. It will cost 5 credits to view an individual transcription, 10 credits to view the household transcription and 30 credits to view the original household image (within these 30 credits you also get to view the Enumerator Summary Book).
Credits can be purchased at the following prices: £5.00 for 50 credits (credits will last for 30 days) or £17.95 for 200 credits (credits will last for 90 days)
Rhoda Breakell, Head of Genes Reunited, said: “We are extremely proud to be able to offer our members the complete 1911 census for England and Wales now. People will find this an invaluable resource for tracing their ancestors and finding out more about their family history than they knew before.”
FamilySearch Wraps Up Genealogical Gifts for the Holiday Season
FamilySearch Wraps Up Genealogical Gifts for the Holiday Season
Nearly 4 million images added from 7 countries
Nearly four million new digital images are now available on Beta.FamilySearch.org. These collections include the first images from South Africa, as well as records from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, the Netherlands, and the United States. About 1.7 million of these records are indexed.
See the chart below for the complete list of newly added or updated collections.
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Nearly 4 million images added from 7 countries
Nearly four million new digital images are now available on Beta.FamilySearch.org. These collections include the first images from South Africa, as well as records from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Guatemala, the Netherlands, and the United States. About 1.7 million of these records are indexed.
See the chart below for the complete list of newly added or updated collections.
| Project | Digital Images | Indexed Records | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil, Catholic Church Records | 100,110 | 0 | New images added to existing collection |
| Canada, Quebec Catholic Parish Registers, 1621-1900 | 85 | 79,936 | New records linked to images; most images already published |
| Germany, Hessen, Darmstadt City Records, 1627-1939 | 55,528 | 0 | New images |
| Guatemala, Civil Registration, 1877-1934 | 0 | 22,448 | New records added to existing collection |
| Netherlands, Civil Registration, 1792-1952 | 1,505,610 | 0 | Images added to existing collection |
| Netherlands, Zuid-Holland Province Civil Registration | 6,349 | 0 | New images |
| South Africa, Orange Free State, estate files, 1951-1973 | 79,466 | 15,879 | New records linked to images; multiple images per record |
| U.S., Maryland, Register of Wills Books, 1792-1983 | 62,763 | 0 | New images |
| U.S., Minnesota Territorial Census, 1857 | 342 | 156,888 | New records linked to images; most images already published |
| U.S., North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 | 39,836 | 45,204 | New records linked to images; partial collection, with more images to come |
| U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 | 2,040,944 | 1,371,394 | New records linked to images; includes the states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin |
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Fully Searchable Marriage Records Now Online at Findmypast.co.uk
Press release from Findmypast.co.uk, December 6:
‘FOR BETTER OR WORSE’ – I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU HOLLY OAKES!
o 95 million fully searchable wedding records from 1837 – 2005
o Eileen Dover, Holly Oakes and Mary Christmas all found in the records
o The real Romeo and Juliet married in 1971
Have you ever met a Mary Christmas, Moana Lott or Anita Bath? Many may see these names as amusing but some women who have met the man of their dreams have taken their partner’s name, becoming the Butt of many jokes. Findmypast.co.uk, a leading UK family history website, has launched an easier way to search the marriages of English and Welsh ancestors online. Over 95 million wedding records from 1837 to 2005 have been made fully searchable making it easier to find the exact record you’re looking for.
It’s all in a name
The new fully searchable records have thrown up some interesting finds, proving that when taking a partner ‘for better or worse’; an embarrassing married name doesn’t put everyone off…
A selection of the married names found:
- Holly Oakes
- Eileen Dover
- Hazel Nut
- Queenie King
- Mona Lott
- Jean Pool
- Joy Rider
- Lily Pond
- Anita Bath
- Candy Barr
- Kerry Oakey
Findmypast.co.uk has introduced the revolutionary MarriageMatchTM, meaning the end of mystery marriages and endless searching of the records. It will find all the possible matches within the records even if only one name is known. Alternatively, if the first or last name of the spouse is known you get an even more accurate list of possible spouse matches.
Keeping up with the Mary Christmases
It seems that a large number of Marys have continued the Christmas theme with their name and married someone with the festive surname, Christmas. There are over 50 Mary Christmases in the records and the earliest recorded Mary Christmas married in 1837 losing the maiden name of Cannon in Alton, Hampshire.
Where for art thou…
Findmypast.co.uk has discovered a pair of real star-crossed lovers in the marriage records as, in 1971, a ‘Romeo’ married a ‘Juliet’ in Lambeth, London. The family history website has also found the marriage records of Oscar Fingal Wilde to Constance Lloyd in Kensington, London in 1884, Jude Law to Sadie Frost in Westminster, London in 1997 and Kate Winslet to Jim Threapleton, in Reading, Berkshire in 1998.
With this record I thee wed.
Findmypast.co.uk has discovered that the most popular county to be wed in is Lancashire, with 11.66 million records listed between 1837 and 2005, closely followed by London with 11.62 million.
The five most popular towns to be married in were:
Registration District | Number of records |
Birmingham, Warwickshire | 1,656,516 |
Manchester, Lancashire | 1,127,584 |
Sheffield, Yorkshire | 988,541 |
Leeds, Yorkshire | 980,207 |
Bristol, Somerset | 899,885 |
Debra Chatfield, Marketing Manager at findmypast.co.uk, said, “As the first company to publish birth, marriage and death records online, findmypast.co.uk has always been committed to making family history research more accessible. This brand new way of searching the marriage records is a major breakthrough in family history enabling people to find their ancestors’ marriages more quickly and easily than ever before by using our revolutionary new tool MarriageMatchTM. Thanks to initiatives like this, family history is more popular than ever and we hope that we can help even more people to start uncovering their family’s past.”
The sophisticated new search facility will match up your ancestors' records, providing you in many cases with one definite marriage match, or a list of up to four most likely possible matches, saving you time and money.
The launch of these records is part of a year long project that will see findmypast.co.uk digitise over a quarter of a billion records. The reindexed birth records were launched in July 2010 and the death records will follow early in 2011.
The records
Findmypast.co.uk is the only place you can search the 1837-2005 marriage records all in one place. The online family history website has reimaged and transcribed the full collection, allowing researchers to search directly for their ancestors, making it much quicker and easier than before to find one person.
Findmypast.co.uk was the first company in the world to put the complete Birth, Marriage and Death indexes (BMDs) for England and Wales online on 1 April 2003. Previously these were only available offline on microfiche or in registry books, at a selected number of locations. This landmark achievement was recognised in 2007, when findmypast.co.uk won the Queen’s Award for Innovation.
For more information log on to www.findmypast.co.uk
The marriage records can be searched for free for two weeks by going to www.findmypast.co.uk/marriages
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