Noontime Programs at the National Archives in April 2008

During the month of April, the National Archives will be presenting three free programs available to the public:

 

 

 

 

1.      Preserving America’s History, April 9^th, will explain how the National Archives protects and preserves the documents and artifacts it holds.

2.      White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters, April 16^th, will be presented by Robert Schlesinger (son of famed JFK speech writer Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.), and will discuss how the relationship between President’s Continue reading “Noontime Programs at the National Archives in April 2008” »

Are You up to Date? By Paula Stuart-Warren, CG

I came across a heartfelt genealogy post at another blog and felt it was very much worth sharing. In her article, “Are You Up to Date,” Paula Stuart-Warren writes about keeping your family tree current with events in your family. While we may spend the majority of our time looking for distant ancestors, we need to remember to enter recent family data as well. She also discusses such topics as:

 

 

• Obituaries and Tombstones
• Family Group Sheets
• Funeral Continue reading “Are You up to Date? By Paula Stuart-Warren, CG” »

Social Security Death Records

Another great article by Leo Talbot:

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) contains the names and vital information of around 65 million deceased Americans. It is an extremely large and important database for genealogy enthusiasts. Information is archived in the SSDI when a death has been reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA), such as when a family member stops the Social Security Benefits (SSB) of a person, or applies for survivor’s benefits.

 

In the early 1960’s, the Continue reading “Social Security Death Records” »

Updated Confucius family tree has two million members

I thought this was interesting when I came across it. More than 2 million family members… that was a big genealogy project for sure! The Confucius Genealogy Compilation Committee tells us that the task of registering new members was completed in 2007 and the descendant report for Confucius is due to be published in 2009; 2,500 years after his death. Kong Dewei, a Confucius descendant who has been updating and directing the work on this project reports that there are Continue reading “Updated Confucius family tree has two million members” »

Death Records | Obituary Searches | The LDS Family History Library

The Family History Library, located at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (often referred to as the LDS) houses the largest collection of genealogical information in the world. Originally founded in 1894 by the Genealogical Society of Utah, the library is committed to recording on microfilm all public record data such as births, deaths, marriages, deeds and wills.

 

 

The web site
You can visit the web site of the Family History Library to get information Continue reading “Death Records | Obituary Searches | The LDS Family History Library” »

National Archives Celebrates Black History Month in February

The National Archives will be celebrating Black History Month in February with special films, lectures and public programs. These events will be at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, and are open to the public. Some programs will also be held at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. Unless otherwise noted all events are free.

 

 

• Panel Discussion and Banneker Monument Unveiling, February 15, at 7 P.M
• What’s New in the ARC (Archival Research Catalog)? February 20, Continue reading “National Archives Celebrates Black History Month in February” »

National Archives Marks World War I Veteran’s 107th Birthday

Archivists present last living American WWI veteran with a copy of his military file. WASHINGTON, DC* The National Archives celebrated the 107th birthday of the nation’s last living World War I veteran, Mr. Frank Woodruff Buckles, this week.  To honor Mr. Buckles — and by extension all of the men and women who served — National Archives archivists Mitch Yockelson and Richard Boylan visited with Mr. Buckles at his home in West Virginia and presented him with a copy of Continue reading “National Archives Marks World War I Veteran’s 107th Birthday” »

Hiring A Professional Genealogist

I wanted to take a moment to recommend a great online article by Sue Morgan titled, “Hiring a Professional Genealogist.” The purpose of Genealogy Beginner is to help you get started with your genealogy search so you don’t have to hire someone. However, there will come a time when you need a helping hand. If you find this in a great librarian or good friend, fantastic. However, if you find yourself thinking it is time to call in the professionals Continue reading “Hiring A Professional Genealogist” »

A Family Tree Search Sunday

This is a neat idea that more communities should consider. What better way to show residents how their tax dollars work than a family tree search Sunday. This story from the Scarborough Evening News reports that residents of Scarborough will be welcome to participate in a unique event every Sunday. It is a day set aside to help research their family trees. The Council Records Office in North Yorkshire County is taking registrations for a family history “day school” intended Continue reading “A Family Tree Search Sunday” »

Free Death Records at Ancestry.com

Today Ancestry.com announced a suite of new free death records databases including:

• 1641-1819 Emigrants to Pennsylvania
• 1750-1886 Burials at St. Mary’s Church, Gateshead, Durham, England
• 1844-1884 Missouri State Census Collection

 

 

This is in addition to the following databases updated in the past 10 days:

• Beaver County, Pennsylvania Families
• Every name Index to Egle’s Notes and Queries Chiefly Relating to Interior of Pennsylvania
• Early Pennsylvania Land Records
• Early Friends and Families of Upper Bucks
• Colonial & Revolutionary Families of Continue reading “Free Death Records at Ancestry.com” »

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