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August 30, 2010

04:10
Daily calendar
Aberdeen: Free genealogy research, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aberdeen Family History Center, 1115 24th Ave. N.E. Details: Olga Gonzalez 605-225-0407. Aberdeen: Gamblers Anonymous, 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 502 S. Lincoln St.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
01:18
Church salutes local woman for service
Lisa Strom, a life-long resident of Fort Frances, recently was honoured by the local branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 15 years of dedicated service in its family history centre. Strom’s enthusiasm for researching her own genealogy first brought her to the centre in 1993. read more
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
00:06
Following my family's paper trail
In genealogy there's a saying: The paper trail never ends. Essentially, it means family historians never run out of places to search for information on their ancestors. That's a particularly comforting thought right now because it's clear I'll need to consult many more documents to reconstruct a line of my paternal ancestors.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 29, 2010

03:30
Across The Generations -- More websites to lend a hand with your searches
You will remember in past columns covering the best 130 genealogy websites, sites that required a fee were shown with a dollar sign ($). That continues in this column and where a site has already been shown in a column, only the name and website will be shown.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
03:30
Allen: Genealogy society offers classes, services to track ancestry
The California Genealogical Society and Library has announced its fall Beginning Genealogy Series.The course will cover topics ranging from how to use the census to orientation of the Oakland Regional Family History Center to organizing files and documenting sources.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 27, 2010

11:34
Family History Expo in Sandy, Utah is Now Underway
Tom Kemp just finished giving the keynote address for the 2010 Salt Lake City Family History Expo - which is actually held at South Towne Center in Sandy, Utah. Dale and I are working in the exhibit hall, and it’s starting to fill quickly. I’d guess there are somewhere close to 300 people here. [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
04:30
CBS4 RTV4 WHBF Quad Cities, IL / IA News Weather SportsMagazine honors Cook County genealogy website
CHICAGO (AP) - The country's largest ancestry magazine has named Cook County Genealogy Online a best website. Family Tree Magazine calls CookCountyGenealogy.com a "slick site" for finding Chicago-area family members.
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04:29
Magazine honors Cook County genealogy website
Associated Press - August 27, 2010 4:14 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - The country's largest ancestry magazine has named Cook County Genealogy Online a best website.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 25, 2010

17:55
Genealogy seminar will feature national speaker
Mark your calendars for an excellent genealogy seminar coming to Victoria on Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the comfortable and accommodating facilities of the Victoria College Student Center, 2200 E. Red River St. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Victoria County Genealogical Society, the featured speaker is George G. Morgan, from Tampa, Fla., noted genealogist ...
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
16:49
FRPC Doorprize Winner at the FGS Conference in Knoxville
As usual, Dale & I had a great time in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the annual FGS Conference. Door prizes are one of the important aspects of the FGS Conference, and our winner was Ms. Charlotte Powers of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. We didn’t make contact with her before the end of the conference, [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
10:57
Ancestry.com & NBC Extend Their Relationship With “Who Do You Think You Are?” for a Second Season
The following news release was received from Heather Erickson at Ancestry.com: World’s Largest Family History Web Site Continues Sponsorship of Critically Acclaimed TV Series That Takes a Personal Look at Celebrity Family Histories PROVO, Utah, August 25, 2010 – Ancestry.com is pleased to announce it has extended its relationship with NBC for the [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog

August 22, 2010

21:15
What's in a name? Mackay Island in North Carolina
Before the federal government acquired Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge 50 years ago, this mix of marsh, forest and farmland on the Currituck Sound had its share of famous and eccentric private owners. According to local lore, one former owner of Mackay Island was buried standing up so he could keep watch over his slaves even after death.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
21:12
Otak-otak and sata for weight-watchers
IPOH: For health-conscious Muslims, traditional dishes such as otak-otak and sata are on top on the list for breaking of fast.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
01:40
Citizen of the week, 8/18/10
Thelma Taylor, 88, has lived in Coolidge for more than five years. She loves to visit with her family and listen to her audio books. Her biggest hobby is genealogy, or the study of family ancestry.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
01:19
FINDING FAMILY
Phyllis Pitre Lastrapes, who has 20 years experience in genealogy research, poses with a portrait of her great-grandfather Louis Zachary Fontenot and her great-grandmother Victoria Carmen Fontenot, a descendant of a freed slave woman and a European man.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
00:00
Bat found hanging out in Old Town office
ALEXANDRIA, Patrick and Duke streets, Aug. 12. The Animal Welfare League received a call about a bat a group of office employees had found flying in their office when they had returned from lunch. They isolated the bat in an empty conference room, where it hid inside a light fixture. An animal... United States - Hang - Tennessee - Northeast Tennessee - History and Genealogy
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August 21, 2010

03:00
Radio Show Anita Talks Genealogy Gives An African American Perspective
Anita Talks Genealogy Host Anita Wills gives her take on History and Genealogy, from an African American Perspective. The show airs on Blog Talk Radio, and celebrated a year on Air in May of 2010.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 20, 2010

10:52
NEHGS Launches New Website - AmericanAncestors.org
The following news release was received from Tom Champoux, with the New England Historic Genealogical Society. AmericanAncestors.org reflects the organization’’s expanding national collection and resources. Boston, MA – August 19, 2010: – D. Brenton Simons, President and CEO of the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), today announced the launch of AmericanAncestors.org, the organization’s new website that [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog

August 19, 2010

14:18
Want to research your ancestors?
FALLBROOK The Fallbrook Genealogy Club welcomes those that would like to research their ancestors at their next meeting scheduled for Friday, Sept. 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Fallbrook Presbyterian Church, 463 S. Stage Coach Lane. There are many new Web sites with a plethora of information now available at your fingertips, but how can you find all of this new data? Club members are willing to ...
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August 18, 2010

23:50
Genealogy Society Announces New Meeting Schedule
The Suncoast Genealogy will now be having their monthly meetings on the fourth Saturday of the month, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., at the Palm Harbor Library (2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor.) On August 28th the guest speaker will be Debbe Hagner.
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