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Family History in the Attic

June 27th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in
One thing that many beginning genealogists don't realize is just how much family history can be discovered at home - in the attic, in the back of a closet, stuffed...

New Online Edition for Everton’s Genealogical Helper

June 26th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in
Leland Meitzler, editor of popular genealogy magazine Everton's Genealogical Helper, wrote this week to let me know that it is debuting a new Online Edition this July - hosted by...

Travel Back in Time - Genealogy Road Trips

June 24th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in
Many years ago my mother spent a wonderful summer day getting lost on back country roads in North Carolina looking for old family cemeteries. It was hot and sticky (welcome...

Everton’s Genealogical Helper “Online Edition” is Ready to Roll!

June 23rd, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General
Over the last several weeks, the technical folks at World Vital Records, as well as Everton’s graphic designer, Stefanie Haney, have put many hours into getting the new Online Edition ready to launch on July 1. Well - it looks like it’s ready to roll. I’ve spent a few hours playing with the July-August issue [...]

The Generations Networks Sues Millinnia & BTH2 for a Cool $1,000,000.

June 19th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in Ancestry.com, Blog Roll - Ancestry Insider, Software, TGN
It seems that the folks at The Generations Network aren’t happy with the packaging of their competitor’s product. They are claiming trademark infringement in the design of the box used for the recently released Legacy Family Tree Version 7. According to a blog posted by the Ancestry Insider, there is a long list of similarities [...]

Diane Posts Search Tips for Genealogy Databases

June 19th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General
Diane, at Genealogy Insider, the Family Tree Magazine blog, has posted a list of search tips for getting the most out of genealogy databases. She’s got some good ideas. Check them out.

Cowkeepers to Woolstaplers - Historic English Trade Directories Online

June 18th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in
FamilyRelatives.com announced the addition of a neat new record set this week which peaked my interest - Pigot's Trade Directories. These historical occupational directories list individuals along with their profession...

Ancestry’s World Archives Indexing Project

June 18th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in
Diane Haddad and the Ancestry Insider both blogged this week abut the new volunteer indexing project which is apparently launching next month at Ancestry.com. It appears to be similar to...

Family Tree Quilt Panels

June 18th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in General
Those of you who attended the National Genealogical Society conference in Kansas City, MO this last May might have seen the latest Family Tree Quilt panel. It can be customized with your family names and made into any number of styles of quilt or wall hanging. Fun Stuff for Genealogists, Inc. has purchased a bolt [...]

Salvaging Flood and Water Damaged Photos & Papers

June 18th, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in
Cleanup has begun following this past week's historic flooding in Iowa, and many people are just beginning to take stock of what has been lost. As you might expect, many...