Public Records

Norway 1875 Census

Chris over at Scottish Genealogy News and Events provided an update on the 1875 Norway Census that might be of interest for, “all you Shetland and Orkney folk!” as he puts it. He sites the source of this information as from Family Search (see links below for reference links and the original post):

 

 

1875 Norway Census

In the first week of December, we will start indexing the 1875 Norway Census. This will be a large segment of the Continue reading “Norway 1875 Census” »

Family history research in Paisley

A recent phenomenon that is giving an even greater rise to the popularity of genealogy is the advent of genealogy based TV programming. The success of programs such as “Who Do You Think You Are?” is inspiring many people to take up the hobby and begin the search for their genetic legacy.

 

 

Such is the case with Paisley reporter Jeff Holmes who in his article “I never knew about secret Buddie roots “shares with us his personal Continue reading “Family history research in Paisley” »

National Archives Announces Death of Legendary Archivist John Taylor

Sad News from the National Archives, A press release September 23, 2008, announces the passing of archivist John E. Taylor. Best known for his “encyclopedic knowledge” on the subject of World War II intelligence records, Mr. Taylor, an employee of the National Archives for 63 years passed away in his home on September 20th, he was 87 years old.

 

 

It was in September of 1945, the week that WWII formally ended that John E. Taylor began his career Continue reading “National Archives Announces Death of Legendary Archivist John Taylor” »

An Irish Culinary Tradition – Edible Seaweeds

I grabbed this recipe from The Ballycastle Blog: Irish Genealogy and More. Found it so interesting I thought I’d share it with you. The time of the Great Hunger or (The Gotta Mór); Ireland 1845-7, was a bleak time in Irish history. With widespread crop failures and disease that devastated an already weakened people, seaside communities could turn to the sea and thus managed a little better. While men fished, women with their children in-tow hunted the beaches during low Continue reading “An Irish Culinary Tradition — Edible Seaweeds” »

Broaden Your Ancestor’s Name Search

To trace the Irish origins of a client’s Irish grandfather, I recently searched a number of government record databases. The Irish grandfather’s name was Thomas Hogan. Feeling confident in pinpointing the specific person, I entered the first name, Thomas, and the family name (surname), Hogan, in the search fields of the searchable database. My confidence quickly diminished, when, unfortunately, the search results did not produce the one and only Thomas Hogan I was looking for. Being patient and persistent, I Continue reading “Broaden Your Ancestor’s Name Search” »

London Historical Records To Go Online

Just received this notice of this from Geneanet.  The London Metropolitan Archive and Guildhall Library Manuscripts date from the early 16th Century to 2006. These records, owned by the City of London, include parish records, school records, electoral registers, lists of workhouse laborers and wills. The expected launch date is early 2009 and will comprise the baptismal, marriage and burial records from more that 10,000 parish registers of Greater London. In addition London school admissions from 843 schools, dating from Continue reading “London Historical Records To Go Online” »

Medieval England – Soldier Database

This came through on the Genealogy Blog at GeneaNet today. It appears as if a research grant (from the Arts and Humanities Research Council) for around a half-million pounds was awarded to a couple academics in England. the overall idea is that they’ll use the money to challenge some assumptions about the emergence of professional soldiery in the 14th and 15th century.

 

 

The genealogy interest…?

“The project has an innovative methodological approach and will be producing an on-line Continue reading “Medieval England — Soldier Database” »

Controlled Unclassified Information Office

In a press release from the National Archives Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States announces the formation of the (CUIO) or “Controlled Unclassified Information Office”. Mr. Weinstein also announced that the recently created office will be headed by director of the Information Security Oversight Office, William J. Bosanko.  The creation of this office is in response to a memorandum issued by President Bush on May 9, 2008 to the Heads of Departments and Agencies on the Designation and Sharing Continue reading “Controlled Unclassified Information Office” »

National Archives Hosts Free Genealogy Fair April 23, 2008

Write down this date and clear a space on your calendar! Wednesday, April 23, 2008. This is the date for the National Archives fourth annual Genealogy Fair. The highlights of this year’s program are the National Archives Federal records relating to the subject of general genealogy.

 

 

 

From the WWI and the Works Progress Administration there will be sessions offered in:

• Civil War pension files

• Freedmen’s Bureau marriage records

• World War I draft registration Continue reading “National Archives Hosts Free Genealogy Fair April 23, 2008” »

Maps of Historic London

The folks over at Genealogy Insider have brought us a great post on London Maps. In an article by Grace we learn about the virtual exhibition of historical maps of the city from the British Library. This is a must visit, titles like this one from a map dating from 1653 should spark your interest for more.

‘A guide for Cuntrey men In the famous Cittey of LONDON by the helpe of wich plot they shall be able to Continue reading “Maps of Historic London” »

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