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Ancestry.com Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Marley’s Album by Opening Military Records of the Real Buffalo Soldiers Who Inspired the Song
(PROVO, Utah) – May 23, 2013 – Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley’s hit song “Buffalo Soldier.” The song commemorates African American soldiers’ important part in expanding the American territories via their admirable “fight for survival.” The family history site is making its
On May 22, 1863, the War Department issued General Orders 143, establishing a Bureau of Colored Troops in the Adjutant General’s Office to recruit and organize African American soldiers to fight for the Union Army. With this order, all African American regiments were designated as United States Colored Troops (USCT).
Today marks the 150th anniversary of the USCT, and the National Archives is pleased to announce the completion of the USCT Service Records Digitization Project. In partnership wi
World's Largest Online Family History Resource Sponsors TV Series with Personal Look Inside the Ancestry of Beloved Celebrities
PROVO, Utah, May 21, 2013– Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, announces it has teamed up with TLC, Shed Media US and Is or Isn’t Entertainment as an integrated sponsor of the upcoming season of the “Who Do You Think You Are?” television series, premiering July 23.
“We are thrilled to be teaming up with TLC, Shed Media US and Is or Isn’t E
http://www.myheritage.com/research/category-3000/military
My name is Julia Quicksall (Born Harlemert). I am 55 years old, married, have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I am a newbie to genealogy. I started working on my adoptive family history about a month to two months ago. I am learning a lot about genealogy, and know that there is much more to learn. I am open to all suggestions that may help me find my adoptive family's ancestors, stories about them, obituaries, etc. At this time I am working mostly on records that I can find for free, as I
Chronicle of Our Branch of the Family
in North America
Frederick Dashner
Each ancestor has a life story to tell that, because they lie in a line of descent that ends with us, we would like to hear. The following is a narrative of such a line, pieced together in the spirit of exploring the historical continuity of a surname.
Agenais
A good starting point in the Dagenais genealogy, therefore, is the surname itself, which is rooted in Agenais, a former province of Ancien Régime F
Branch: M42
Age: About 75,000 Years Ago
Location of Origin: Africa
The common direct paternal ancestor of all men alive today was born in Africa around 140,000 years ago. Dubbed “Y-chromosome Adam” by the popular press, he was neither the first human male nor the only man alive in his time. He was, though, the only male whose Y-chromosome lineage is still around today. All men, including your direct paternal ancestors, trace their ancestry to one of this man’s descendants. The oldest Y-chromosome
Those planning to attend The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois' daylong Jewish genealogy conference, “Digging Deeper: Researching Our Ancestors With Technology,” on Sunday, June 9, 2013, have until May 15 to save $10 in the fee for early registration. Also, for out-of-town attendees, the special room rate at a nearby motel is guaranteed until May 9 (it may be extended if the reserved block of rooms is not filled).
The early registration fees for the conference are $50 for JGSI and IAJGS mem
Discover Your Ancestors issue 2 now on sale
After a very successful launch issue of Discover Your Ancestors annual bookazine, we are delighted to announce the publication of the second issue.
Both helping newcomers to family history research and reinspiring the more seasoned researcher, the long awaited Discover Your Ancestors issue 2 is available from WHSmith and other quality news outlets both in the UK and overseas.
"We are told that Discover Your Ancestors plays a vital role for budding family
October 25 & 26, 2013, at Timber Creek Inn & Suites in Sandwich, Illinois
May 8, 2013 – Springfield, IL. The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) announces its 2013 Fall conference to be held on October 25 and 26 in Sandwich, Illinois, at the Timber Creek Inn & Suites and Convention Center.
Using The Way They Were as this year’s theme, a variety of presenters will offer lectures to assist attendees in identifying the “they” in genealogical research. In addition, a focus on “were” will explo
Need Thomas Fosberry s Fathers name born about 1770. Thomas was born 1790 in Sussex
Looking for information on John C.(Clinton) McConnell
B. November 17 1850 in Sherbrook Co. Canada
D. September 16, 1924 Embden, Cass County, N. Dakota
Wife: Mary Armour
Married: September 23, 1879
D. March 21, 1932
Son, my grandfather: William Armour McConnell
B. April 22, 1896
D. June 27, 1958 in Embden, ND
I am looking for parents of John C. McConnell to trace lineage back to Canada, and Scotland/Ireland
Newly added collection documents hundreds of years of significant life events and media headlines
LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2013) – Findmypast.com, an international leader in online family history, has published more than 23 million new records and 121 million pages of U.S. and world newspapers to its already extensive collection of historical records. New records, including Irish birth, marriage and death records, highlight important life events for our ancestors. Researchers can find their ancestors
Travel back in time: Global family history network gives users a snapshot into the lives of their ancestors from 1790 to 1930
PROVO, Utah & TEL AVIV, Israel - May 1, 2013: MyHeritage, the popular family history network, today announced that it has added the entire collection of U.S. Federal Censuses conducted each decade from 1790 to 1930 to its growing database of billions of historical records. Combined with innovative technologies and affordable prices, MyHeritage makes it easier and more acc
GenealogyInTime Magazine, the world’s largest online genealogy magazine, has made it much easier to find obituaries. Online obituaries are now incorporated into the free Genealogy Search Engine. Most obituaries are indexed by the search engine within 24 hours of appearing on the internet. The Genealogy Search Engine also contains a substantial number of older obituaries. So instead of searching all over the internet for an obituary of a friend, family member or acquaintance, the Genealogy Search
Contact: Terry Koch-Bostic
Phone: 516-319-1659
E-mail: kochbostic@aol.com
For Release: 29 April 2013
Arlington, VA, 29 April 2013: The National Genealogical Society announces the release of the newest edition in its Research in the States series: Research in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County. This publication was written by native New Yorker and nationally recognized genealogist Laura Murphy DeGrazia, cg, fgbs. Laura is a trustee and former president of BCG and co-editor of the NYG&
Make sure that your children and grandchildren pass on the stories of your parents and grandparents to their children and grand children. I was interesting to learn that 'Grand' who was my mom's grandmother practically raised her, her siblings and first cousins.
Contact: Darrell Jackson
jacksonda@aol.com
For Release: 24 April 2013
NGS Announces Release of Mastering Genealogical Proof
by Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS
ARLINGTON, VA, 24 april 2013: The National Genealogical Society announces the release of Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS. As a unique textbook on genealogical m
