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August 14, 2010

17:56
President Obama’s Woodbridge, New Jersey, Ancestor
Obama’s family tree has been discussed on the Internet since he became U.S. senator from Illinois in 2005, but attention has usually been paid to his connection to Charlemagne, to other presidents such as George W. Bush, and to celebrities such as Brad Pitt. Among all those relatives is Jonathan Singletary Dunham, born in 1639. He is [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
09:56
New RootsTech Conference to Bring Technologists Face-to-Face with Genealogists
The following news release was received from Jim Ericson, FamilySearch. It sounds terrific! I will be there for sure… SALT LAKE CITY —Technologists and genealogists from around the world will gather at the first annual RootsTech Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 10-12, 2011. The new conference, hosted by FamilySearch and [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
04:09
Daily calendar
Aberdeen: Weight Watchers, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in, 9 a.m. meeting, Super City Mall, 2201 Sixth Ave. S.E. Aberdeen: Free genealogy research, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Aberdeen Family History Center, 1115 24th Ave. N.E. For more information, call Olga Gonzalez at 605-225-0407.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 13, 2010

08:14
Today in the Bloggernacle: Temple work, genealogy fan, clutter solution
Today in the Bloggernacle on MormonTimes.com: A beautiful moment that illustrates the sacredness of sealing, today in the...
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
07:06
Genealogy buff digs for African-American roots
A keen interest in his own family’s history led Burlay Toukam to find unique ways to search  through old records from the slave trade and ultimately to the creation of a business.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 12, 2010

23:53
“Roots” Producer, David Wolper, Dies at Age 82
David Wolper, a prolific film and TV producer who brought miniseries The Thorn Birds and most notably Roots to TV, died Tuesday at age 82. (In addition to his TV projects, he produced movies including Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and L.A. Confidential.) In the above clip, he attributes the success of Roots in [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
23:20
“Unlocking the Hidden Power of the Internet” With Dan Lynch in Tacoma October 2
The Heritage Quest Research Library will host it’s annual Autumn Quest 2010 on Oct. 2, 2010 with a day long program titled: “Unlocking the Hidden Power of the Internet” in Tacoma Washington. Dan Lynch, the featured speaker, is returning due to the overwhelming response to his 2009 program. Dan is the author of the bestselling [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
11:34
The Abandoned Cemetery Association of Parker County Texas Cleans Up
Weatherford, Parker County, Texas Lowell Sullivan is 80 and admits he can’t do as much as he used to, but Friday he’s going out to chop apart limbs from a fallen tree. It’s not for exercise or to prove a point, but a way to help preserve Parker County history. Sullivan and members of the Abandoned Cemetery [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
11:26
Judith R. Frazin Awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via Print” at the IAJGS Conference
It is with great pride that the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois (JGSI) announces that JGSI Board Member Judith R. Frazin was awarded with The International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) “Outstanding Contribution to Jewish Genealogy via Print” at the 30th International Conference on Jewish Genealogy conference held July 11-16, 2010 in Los Angeles. The [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
00:58
Family Roots Publishing Offering Free Shipping on Books Purchased at the FGS Conference in Knoxville.
Family Roots Publishing Company is offering FREE SHIPPING on all books purchased at the Family Roots Publishing booth during the upcoming Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee. FRPC will have a wide variety of genealogy guidebooks on hand, including, but not limited to, most of the titles available at the FRPC website. Look [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
00:37
Lawrence County Archives in Moulton, Alabama, Gets Renovation
Near the courthouse square in Moulton [Lawrence County, Alabama], there is a building on the corner of Main St. and Walnut that reads, “Bank of Moulton.” The building is one of the oldest in the city and the history inside it is even older. The historic building houses the Lawrence County Archives. Created in [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog

August 11, 2010

19:52
TV, Web Promote Genealogy
TV shows like "Who Do You Think You Are?" and genealogy websites have more and more people looking for their forefathers.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
18:31
An Ri Ra to feature genealogy sessions
This year's An Ri Ra Festival will feature a genealogy session called Finding your Ancestors from Ireland and Butte. Sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday in which the Butte-Silver Bow Genealogy Society will teach you how to locate your ancestors.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 8, 2010

07:10
Ancestor brings Monty to Anglesey
Gardener and TV presenter Monty Don uncovers a family link to the Royal Charter shipwreck off Anglesey in genealogy programme Who Do You Think You Are?
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
04:28
What You're Saying
I read Sunday's article about Annelise Woitulewicz's awesome conquest (Kristen Jordan Shamus: "90 pounds lighter, Taylor mom's can-do attitude is inspiring," July 18). I was inspired and hope the article had the same effect on others.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy
02:58
Across the generations -- Best sites for researching across Atlantic!
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
00:22
Lilly Reunion Genealogy committee works with family tree
The Lilly Reunion genealogy committee is searching for children of Robert and Frances Moody Lilly who are not on the original family tree.
Source: Yahoo! News - Genealogy

August 7, 2010

19:01
Do It Now! - Before the Termites Get At It!
Following is another thought-provoking article by my friend, Tom Fiske: A couple years ago I met with a friend, Carolyn, who had an old diary from the 1860’s. It was a handwritten account by her ancestor, Seth B. Reid, who rode his horse from Austin, Texas to New Orleans, Louisiana. He was leaving the [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog
18:45
New Genealogy Baby Stuff at Fun Stuff for Genealogists
New baby bib and a one piece outfit called a “onesie” in either pink or blue is new at http://www.FunStuffForGenealogists.com along with several other new items and pedigree charts. Check out all the latest today!
Source: The Genealogy Blog
18:18
A Tampa, Florida, Midwife’s Deliveries — 1908-1939
I just read one of the most interesting “records” stories I’ve ever seen. John Barry, a staff writer for the Tampa Bay Times did a column that posted at Tampabay.com on August 1, 2010. Barry reports the story of Sicilian midwife Maria Messina Greco, who seems to have begun delivering babies in Tampa, Florida as [...]
Source: The Genealogy Blog