Blog Feed: Empty Nest Genealogy

In a previous post, I told the story of David Coon, the fourth great grandfather to my children Erin and Stuart, and his service and death in the Civil War. David’s father, William B. Coon... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Deeply Discounted World Subscription Offered by findmypast.com Beta International Records Site

Published on 2012-07-24 11:18:22

Findmypast.com is launching their new site, which offers records from the United States, in addition to England, Australia, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. To promote the new site and provide an... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-07-22 14:33:35

FamilySearch.org Italy Italy, Trento, Diocesi di Trento, Catholic Church Records, 1548-1937 Portugal Portugal, Castelo Branco, Catholic Church Records, 1714-1911 Slovakia Slovakia, Church and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

NARA to Digitize War of 1812 Military Pension Files

Published on 2012-07-21 19:16:56

Ever since I discovered my passion for genealogy research, I’ve been conducting the vast majority of my research online. This has been great for the more general information and connections,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Protecting Genealogy Data and Files

Published on 2012-07-20 19:16:35

After fifteen years of genealogy research, I have learned a few things about the fragility of the valuable data and files we work hard to accumulate. Some of the issues I’ve encountered in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

What Happened to William Read Kirk After the Devastating Ohio State Penitentiary Fire of 1930?

Published on 2012-07-19 15:53:58

After the death of my husband’s grandmother Louise Reynolds (nee Froemling) in 1989, family members received numerous documents, photos and pieces of correspondence that were found amongst her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-07-18 10:58:34

FamilySearch.org Canada Quebec Notarial Records, 1800-1900 Poland Poland, Roman Catholic Church Books, 1600-1950 United States California, San Mateo County Records, 1856-1991 Missouri, Jackson County... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Library and Archives Canada Websites Will Be Down July 21, 2012

Published on 2012-07-17 12:49:41

Library and Archives websites and applications will not be available from 6 am to noon on July 21, 2012. This will affect all clients seeking to use these LAC services, including Library Search and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

There Were Costs – and Benefits – to Conducting Family Tree Research Before We Had the Internet

Published on 2012-07-15 12:10:34

Pursuing Genealogy was never free. The costs manifested in very different ways over time. We’re so lucky today because global resources are so easy to access over the internet through sites... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-07-14 11:35:13

FamilySearch.org Argentina Argentina, Capital Federal, Catholic Church Records, 1737-1977 Chile Chile, Santiago, Cementerio General, 1821-2011 China China, Collection of Genealogies, 1500-1980 Czech... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Library and Archives Canada is Working to Improve the Usability of its Website

Published on 2012-07-13 11:25:25

Library and Archives is steadily changing its website to conform to the new Treasury Board Secretariat Standard to maximize web usability. This gateway and more modern, usable website will be slowly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Dame Emma Albani (Emma Marie Louise Cécile Lajeunesse) of Chambly, Québec

Published on 2012-07-11 15:23:26

Emma Marie Louise Cécile Lajeunesse (known professionally as Dame Emma Albani), was a world-renowned soprano for most of the 19th century and into the early 20th century. She was also a harpist,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-07-10 12:18:52

FamilySearch.org

“The Next Generation” of Genealogy Sitebuilding (TNG Version 9)

Published on 2012-07-09 17:38:22

I’ve been using this genealogy site builder for several months now and I absolutely love it. Among the numerous positives, there are a few that I would rate very highly and they are listed... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Blythe Genealogy Database

Published on 2012-07-09 00:40:42

My Blythe Genealogy Database has now been updated. The additions are substantial, especially in the Welsh ancestry. Be sure to check it out. Please let me know if you find any problems with it. Thank... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Blythe Genealogy Database Down Today

Published on 2012-07-08 16:03:13

The Blythe Genealogy Database is not operational today. I’m in the process of doing a complete update. I will post here once the update is complete. Posts Related to Blythe Genealogy Database... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

URGENT – Check If Your Computer is Infected with ‘DNSChanger Malware’

Published on 2012-07-06 16:50:42

As a result of a criminal infrastructure called ‘Operation GhostClick’, which was set up to divert advertising revenues from legitimate sites, Public Safety Canada has set up this easy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-07-06 10:51:02

FamilySearch.org Canada Canada Census, 1916 Ontario Marriages, 1869-1927 Saskatchewan, Probate Estate Files, 1887-1931 Dominican Republic Dominican Republic, Civil Registration, 1801-2010 Ecuador... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Grand Pré is Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site

Published on 2012-07-05 21:22:02

As a Canadian, and someone who has been proudly vocal about my Acadian heritage, this was such exciting news. The announcement was made June 30, 2012 – the day before Canada Day. What a way to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Warm Memories of Smells and Tastes…

Published on 2012-07-05 11:39:10

This is a ‘guest post’ by ‘myself’ from my ‘Feathering the Empty Nest’ blog. I thought this was an appropriate post regarding traditions of our Acadian ancestry.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Sir William ap Thomas and Gwladus ferch Dafydd Gam

Published on 2012-07-03 23:34:06

Sir William ap Thomas Herbert, (21st great grandfather to my children) was born about 1390 to Sir Thomas ap Gwilyn (1360-1438) and Maud de Morley (1375- ). Wiliam first married Elizabeth (or... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-07-02 14:53:18

Using Images to Save Transcription Time and Errors

Published on 2012-06-30 13:54:44

Transcription takes a lot of time. Rather than wasting the time manually transcribing documents, I work with images instead. Not only is this quicker, but there is no room for error as there is in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Find Your Canadian Ancestors for Free Canada Day Weekend at Ancestry.ca

Published on 2012-06-28 13:52:45

Trace your Canadian roots for free Canada Day weekend, June 27 to July 2, 2012 at Ancestry.ca. This is a great opportunity to access over 40 million records covering the years prior to Confederation... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-06-26 13:37:30

RootsMagic – I’m Eating Crow Now!

Published on 2012-06-24 15:34:56

This morning I purchased “Heredis”, the newest genealogy software because I was so eager for the multi-platform synchronization capability. I have just had to log onto their forum and ask... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

RootsMagic – You Lose!

Published on 2012-06-23 16:30:56

At least once a year for the last few years, and more in the last two, I’ve been asking RootsMagic to PLEASE create a Mac version of their software – with no luck! I have a Mac personal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The Science of Husbandry on a Human Scale

Published on 2012-06-22 14:09:33

We’ve all heard of the centuries old practice of ‘husbandry’. The definition according to “The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language” is: hus·band·ry... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-06-21 19:19:49

FamilySearch.org International Genealogical Index (IGI) Australia Australia, Tasmania, Miscellaneous Records, 1829-1961 Brazil Brazil, Immigration Cards, 1900-1965 Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Civil... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

‘Relics’ Have Their Value

Published on 2012-06-20 21:50:03

I read the article by Megan Smolenyak entitled, “Does Accuracy in History Matter? The Case of American Tapestry,” with great interest. As an avid amateur genealogist, I have struggled... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

BillionGraves.com – Their Name Is Their Goal

Published on 2012-06-19 10:41:00

I stumbled upon the website for BillionGraves and I’m pleasantly surprised with what I found. This website promotes an organized, cooperative effort to photograph, GPS tag, upload, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Did My Children’s Ancestors Fight on Both Sides of the War of 1812?

Published on 2012-06-17 11:06:23

In recognition of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, I have prepared this post listing the ancestors of my children who fought in the conflict. Of all the wars, this is the one that most interests... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-06-14 17:11:43

Who’ulda Thought Headstone Hunting Could Be Such Fun?

Published on 2012-06-12 20:40:59

About six years ago, we decided to take our one and only big family vacation – a three week driving trip from central Ontario to Acadian territories in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Although... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-06-07 11:56:10

Our Connection to Royal Lineage

Published on 2012-06-04 12:27:27

Fold3.com Offers Free Access to War of 1812 Collections

Published on 2012-06-02 11:25:45

I was thrilled to learn that Fold3.com is offering free access to the War of 1812 collections for the month of June, ending June 30, 2012. Besides the “War of 1812 Pension Files”, which... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-05-31 13:34:17

The Fougères – Pioneer Family of Port Toulouse, Île Royale

Published on 2012-05-29 22:18:14

Cap Breton, or Île Royale as it was known by the French, was the location of a trading fort built by Nicolas Denys in the mid-1600′s. Continuous infighting among the French commercial community... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Family Search Offers Newly Categorized IGI Records

Published on 2012-05-28 11:26:49

In fifteen years of research, the two genealogy sites I have found myself constantly returned to were Ancestry.com, a paid site and FamilySearch.org, a free site. I valued FamilySearch.org for the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

WWII Records Available Free Until May 31st on FamilyLink.com

Published on 2012-05-26 23:18:44

Now’s your chance to find your family war heroes! FamilyLink.com is offering free access to over nine million records from two of their WWII collections until May 31, 2012. World War II Army... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Help For Finding Your Ancestor in the 1940 US Census

Published on 2012-05-25 18:01:15

While waiting impatiently for the indexing of the 1940 US Census to be completed, I have been periodically checking to update its status and also searching for help in narrowing down the number of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-05-23 17:11:00

I Can Now use RootsMagic’s ‘Family Search’ Integration Features!

Published on 2012-05-22 19:20:00

I have been using Rootsmagic for almost fifteen years now. A while ago, I noticed that Rootsmagic had implemented FamilySearch.org integration in the software, but was horrified to discover that I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Family Tree Research for the Beginner

Published on 2012-05-20 18:56:24

I recently wrote two posts on my personal blog providing information and links for the beginning family tree researcher. After thinking about it, I decided it needed to be on this blog as well, so... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Records and Documents from the Past Paint a Picture

Published on 2012-05-19 10:14:12

I’m a visual thinker. Every record I find provides information that helps to inform of the living conditions, financial circumstances, physical health and social times of the people concerned.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Ancestry.com Offers Free Access to All Immigration Records Over Victoria Day Weekend

Published on 2012-05-17 11:52:44

Now’s the time to check out Ancestry.com. Are you trying to trace the journey of your ancestors to Canada, United States, United Kingdom and other nations, make your way to Ancestry.com’s... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-05-17 11:15:02

I Enjoyed “Who Do You Think You Are?” While It Lasted

Published on 2012-05-15 10:54:18

This was bad news. NBC has decided against renewing the Ancestry.com sponsored show “Who Do You Think You Are?” for another season. From all accounts, it appears that the decision makers... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Researching Paternal or Maternal Lines – Is One Better Than the Other?

Published on 2012-05-14 19:08:45

In my mind, no. The other side of this question is: “Should genealogy research concentrate more on one to the exclusion of the other? Again, I say “no”. When I first started... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Stehle Ancestry

Published on 2012-05-13 20:54:11

As the post’s name indicates, in my previous post, “Relationship Chart of Mark Blythe to Barack Obama“, I posted the ancestry chart showing the connection between Barack Obama and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

What Was There?

Published on 2012-05-12 13:05:03

The “Friendly City Gateway” in Sault Ste. Marie of the 1940′s. After seeing a Facebook post by Cyndi of cyndislist.com asking if anyone had used the site... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-05-10 15:43:08

Google Tools, Tips and Tricks for Genealogy

Published on 2012-05-08 09:08:26

The Bourgs of Acadia

Published on 2012-05-05 22:54:58

I and my children are descended from several noteworthy immigrants from France who were the original pioneers of Acadia. In the past, I have posted about our Melanson ancestors, who we most readily... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-05-03 22:40:32

Campbell River Museum Hosts the Provincial Historical Federation Conference – May 3 to 6, 2012

Published on 2012-05-02 23:16:07

As far as I know, I don’t have any reason to do research in British Columbia at this time, but this news piqued my interest as my home town is Courteny, BC – just 45 minutes away from... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

John ap Evan (John Bevan) of Wales

Published on 2012-05-01 19:31:53

John Bevan was the 12th great grandfather to my children. He was born 1646 in Treverigg, Llantrisant, Glamorgan, Wales, and was one of five children of Evan ap John (1600-1665) and his wife Jane... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-04-27 16:30:17

Give the Gift of Family to Her for Mother’s Day

Published on 2012-04-25 18:11:43

Ancestry.com is offering a discounted gift subscription for her for Mother’s Day. These memberships are available in terms of 6 and 12 months for either the US collection ( all US historical... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Ancestry.com Inc. to Acquire Archives.com

Published on 2012-04-25 17:12:12

Ancestry.com Inc. to Acquire Archives.com April 25, 2012 “Simple and Affordable” Fast-Growing Start-up Adds Complementary Offering to Ancestry.com PROVO, Utah, April 25, 2012 (GLOBE... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Google Drive Is Here!

Published on 2012-04-24 17:07:35

Recently I started playing around with Google Docs in anticipation of the launch of Google Drive. I love the idea of working online with online storage of the required documents and media for easy... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Robert William – A Friend of Goshen

Published on 2012-04-23 15:15:22

Robert “King of Goshen” William, 9thgreat grandfather to my son and daughter, son of Ellis and Ellin Williams, was born in about 1647 in Marion, Pembroke, Wales. Sometime prior to 1691,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Blythe Database Update

Published on 2012-04-22 13:53:30

I have just completed an update of the Blythe Database linked in the upper horizontal menu. This update includes all data, documents, images and sources for the LDS branch of the Porter and Warriner... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-04-20 16:04:04

What are the Family Heirloom Treasures of the Future?

Published on 2012-04-20 10:48:56

Pursuing genealogy for over ten years has awakened a deep appreciation for artifacts from the past and family heirlooms. After my own father’s (Papa’s) passing, each of his children and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

‘Roots’ – Newest WordPress Theme for Genealogy Blogs or Websites

Published on 2012-04-19 14:05:44

My newest theme on my WordPress theme blog is ‘Roots‘, which I specifically designed for family tree, genealogy or ancestry blogs or websites. ‘Roots’ is in a zip file and is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Buyer Beware of Subscription Auto-Renewal on Genealogy Sites

Published on 2012-04-17 23:02:32

Genealogy search sites such as Ancestry.com, Archives.com and Fold3.com can be a huge help when looking for information about long lost ancestors, but there are several things the buyer should look... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Additions and Updates on FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com

Published on 2012-04-14 17:15:41

We’re Related to Mormons Who Practiced Polygamy

Published on 2012-04-13 23:28:37

Recently I wrote about hearing from a new branch of my husband’s family who found us through a previous post about the Keefers, ancestors of my husband. I haven’t stopped working on this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Archives.com Illustrates Interest in 1940 US Census

Published on 2012-04-11 23:43:31

Archives.com has made this wonderful infographic illustrating the intense interest in the recent release of the 1940 US Census images. If you’re a genealogy buff, this is well worth checking... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Additions and Updates

Published on 2012-04-10 14:24:33

What We Don’t Hear About Vimy Ridge

Published on 2012-04-08 15:56:28

We’ve all seen several national news casts about tomorrow being Vimy Day. The Battle of Vimy Ridge was fought largely by Canadian troops consisting of all four divisions of the Canadian... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-04-06 13:37:37

1940 Census Traffic Wreaks Havic on Genealogy Sites

Published on 2012-04-04 11:55:26

Yesterday, I tried, tried, tried and failed to view even one page of the 1940 US Census on any of the sites on which it was to be released: archives.com, findmypast.com and familysearch.org. With... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Tornado Tosses Tractor Trailers like Pickup Sticks

Published on 2012-04-04 00:18:24

I couldn’t believe this video when I saw it on the news tonight, so I just had to post it here. It’s so hard to believe that huge semi-trailers can be picked up and thrown like you can... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Transcribing the 1940 US Census

Published on 2012-04-03 23:23:09

I just completed my first page of transcription of the 1940 US Census for familysearch.org and I’m very impressed with and surprised about the system they have set up. First of all, I have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

1 Billion 1940 Era Records are Available FREE at Ancestry.com!

Published on 2012-04-02 14:56:16

Now’s your chance to search 1 Billion 1940 Era Records FREE at Ancestry.com!until midnight on April 10, 2012. I don’t know about you, but I for one have a list of people that I’d... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

I Volunteered to Transcribe the 1940 US Census

Published on 2012-03-31 17:57:46

I’m so excited to be participating in this HUGE census transcription project. Almost everyone has or has had a family member who was recorded in the 1940 US Census, which is being released by... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-03-29 12:37:19

Naming Conventions in Genealogy

Published on 2012-03-26 17:47:07

I have learned to pay close attention to the names of individuals in my research. Frequently, the names provide valuable clues to the answers to my questions. Individuals from differing cultures,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-03-24 22:55:20

Familylink.com Offers a Free 3-Day Trial

Published on 2012-03-22 16:14:39

Research Your Family Historyas familylink.com is introducing their new collection of over 400 million genealogy records and is offering a free 3-day trial. If you decide you like familylink.com and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

I Need Help Breaking Through a Few Brick Walls

Published on 2012-03-22 11:34:30

This past year, I’ve spent the vast majority of my time setting up, working on, modifying, optimizing and posting to my blogs. Recently, this has included setting up a new (and much improved)... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-03-19 20:42:01

Fold3 Has Added More WWII Army Records

Published on 2012-03-16 14:29:46

Fold3 has added WWII European theater US Army records to its collection. The contents of this collection include documents from the American efforts in Europe during WWII and include strategic and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

We Should Be Living Longer Than Our Ancestors Did

Published on 2012-03-16 11:06:17

I’ve been doing genealogy for over ten years now and one thing that amazes me is that some of my ancestors lived to a ripe old age of 80 or more. Now, these were the minority of course as most... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

A Blog Theme for Genealogy Bloggers

Published on 2012-03-15 19:44:28

Today I posted my new WordPress theme ‘Royal Oak‘ (follow this link to find the image link to the theme demo in the post at Empty Nest Themes. If you like it and want to used it, feel... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Introducing My New and Improved Blythe Database

Published on 2012-03-13 18:03:29

I just found and purchased an amazing setup for a genealogy website through TNG Sitebuilding. Although at first I was overwhelmed looking at everything involved in setting this up, once I dove in I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-03-12 00:39:00

� � � I’m a little late, so this list of familysearch.org and Ancestry.com update and additions is quite extensive. Marriage records are my favorite records to find because they... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Bloggers Beware of blogadvertisingstore.com

Published on 2012-03-09 16:45:02

This post is being reprinted from my personal blog Feathering the Empty Nest. I have three blogs: Feathering the Empty Nest (this one), Empty Nest Genealogy, and Empty Nest Themes. I enjoy blogging.... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Mistakes Can and Will Be Made

Published on 2012-03-05 11:44:14

As a beginner genealogist, twelve years ago, I started researching our family history and my initial research was my husband’s ‘Blythe’ tree. Since our last name is Blythe, it... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Pierre dit Laverdure and Priscilla Mellanson – A Family Mystery

Published on 2012-02-29 18:02:26

My family on my mother’s side originates with Pierre dit Laverdure and his wife Priscilla (Mellanson), who immigrated with their family to America by ship with a group under the leadership of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-02-28 15:20:18

Here are the newest updates and additions on the familysearch.org and Ancestry.com websites. It’s nice to see so many records for other countries like Germany, Italy, Hungary, Colombia and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The Cost of War

Published on 2012-02-27 10:35:51

Thanks to my daughter for finding this one. Nothing brings the cost of war to home quite so much as a visual reminder like this… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

I’m Waiting for My New Eyeglasses!

Published on 2012-02-27 00:12:20

I have finally ordered my new eyeglasses from Zenni Optical. They are offering a ‘buy two and get one free’ deal at the moment, but I opted to only order one pair. I had asked for my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The Cost of War

Published on 2012-02-25 10:35:51

Family Link Adds Over 360,000 New Names

Published on 2012-02-23 17:15:49

FamilyLink.com has increased the names in their United Kingdom records by over 360 million and I can already see where I might actually have some luck bridging a couple of gaps (no, chasms) in my... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates and Additions

Published on 2012-02-20 17:02:01

� � Well, there are a lot of additions and updates today for both familysearch.org and Ancestry.com. I have decided to do these updates about once per week. It seems to be working out that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

War Stories

Published on 2012-02-17 23:00:28

It has now been a complete year since I started this blog and this was an original post from February 14, 2011. I am reposting it here with new images and information. In my father’s French... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates

Published on 2012-02-16 15:39:10

� Yet again, here are the new updates and additions of all types of records for the familysearch.org and Acenstry.com sites. Countries represented include the United States, Canada,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

New Sidebar Link Added

Published on 2012-02-13 17:19:14

I have added a new link in the sidebar that brings up a search results page for my posts regarding familysearch.org and Ancestry.com database updates and additions. The link is: Familysearch.org /... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates

Published on 2012-02-13 16:20:18

You will notice that I have started using a flag icon at the beginning of each link section for easy identification using a quick page scan – rather than having to read through links or do text... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

My “Can’t Do Without” Genealogy Tools List

Published on 2012-02-11 19:03:47

Over the years I find myself returning to the same tools and sites to further my genealogy research. Some of them are not easily found and I thought it might be an idea to list them here for you. The... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates

Published on 2012-02-09 20:25:44

Well, I almost let today go by without doing the update list because I’m feeling lazy and didn’t think there’d be much to update, but was I wrong! Familysearch.org has done mass... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

The Cost of Copying…

Published on 2012-02-08 15:10:29

I LOVE getting emails from my husband and kids. Invariably, when I’m drawing a blank on post ideas, one of them will send me something really “interesting”, “funny”,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates

Published on 2012-02-08 13:40:18

Today’s updates to familysearch.org databases are: Spain, Municipal Records Korea, Collection of Genealogies, 1500-2009 England, Kent, Wills and Probate, 1440-1881 England, Kent, Land Tax... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Alphabetical Site Index

Published on 2012-02-07 14:32:12

I have found this wonderful WordPress plugin that enables the creation of a detailed alphabetical site index. As well as at the end of this post, the link is (and hereafter will be) in the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Getting the Most from Library and Archives Canada Databases

Published on 2012-02-07 12:30:15

The wealth of information on the Library and Archives Canada website is becoming more easily searchable as more and more indexing occurs. As one who is very familiar with and uses their site... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

familysearch.org and Ancestry.com Updates

Published on 2012-02-06 20:40:28

There are several updates to familysearch.org databases. familysearch.org Ohio, Cuyahoga County Probate Files, 1813-1917 Illinois, Probate Records, 1819-1970 United States, Old War Pension Index,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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familylink.com Database Updates and Additions

Published on 2011-07-01 23:18:32

For those of you looking to break down brick walls in your genealogy research, now's the time to run (don't walk) to familylink.com. They have just completed a major update of existing databases as well as introducing new ones. The changes encompass

Video: How to Research Your Genealogy and Family Tree

Published on 2011-06-18 22:11:33

The Best Genealogy Sites and Tools

Published on 2011-06-16 22:38:50

As a new genealogical researcher ten years ago, I had no idea where to start at all. The very first thing I did do was search for the phrase “genealogy research”. So many pages of links came up I couldn’t hope to count them, but I s

Random Acts of Genealogy Kindness

Published on 2011-06-04 22:08:01

One of the best examples of the generosity of the online genealogy community is the Random Acts of Genealogy Kindness (RAOGK) network site. This site makes it possible for those researching their genealogy and dealing with mysteries and brick walls t

Published on 2011-05-27 20:34:46

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