Kimberly's Genealogy Blog October 2005 Archive

2nd International Conference on Genetic Genealogy
The second annual conference sponsored by Family Tree DNA for its Surname Project Administrators will be held November 4-5, 2005 at the headquarters of the National Geographic Society in Washington ... Read More

Monday October 31, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

1851 UK Census at Ancestry.com
Ancestry.com, in association with the UK National Archives, has finally released the 1851 UK census online, covering England, Wales, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. It's part of ... Read More

Wednesday October 26, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Rosa Parks, Civil Rights Pioneer, Dies at 92
Rosa Parks, the black seamstress who became famous for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, died tonight in Detroit. She was 92 years old. Rosa Parks ... Read More

Monday October 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

A Cemetery Special
If you love old cemeteries as much as I do (and what genealogist doesn't), then check out the new PBS special "A Cemetery Special," which premieres this Wednesday, October 26 ... Read More

Monday October 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Butcher, Baker or Candlestick Maker
When surnames first came into popular use in 14th-century Europe, many people came to be identified by what they did for a living. A blacksmith named John, became John Smith. ... Read More

Monday October 24, 2005 | permalink | comments (1)

Civil War Bones Were Removed from Auction
The remains of an unknown Civil War solider, including buckles, a coin, and pieces of a jaw bone with 11 teeth in place were destined for the auction block until ... Read More

Saturday October 22, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Massachusetts Bill Seeks to Limit Access to Vital Records
Concerns over identity theft have convinced yet one more state to consider limiting access to its vital records. The battle has now moved to Massachusetts, where legislators are considering a ... Read More

Friday October 21, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Certification Categories Changed by BCG
The Board for Certification of Genealogists has, after long debate, decided to consolidate its three different professional research certification categories into a single category, called Certified Genealogist. All those holding ... Read More

Tuesday October 18, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Researching Italian Ancestors
Christopher Columbus has long been considered to be an Italian, so Columbus Day is a great time to start researching your Italian roots! Of course, some evidence points to his ... Read More

Monday October 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Hugh Hefner - A Puritan?
In an interview with Time Magazine, Hugh Hefner, king of the Playboy empire, stated that he is a 10th generation direct-descendant of William Bradford, "who came over on the Mayflower ... Read More

Monday October 10, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

The 1851 England & Wales Census
Ancestry.com is announcing on their Web site that the 1851 census of England and Wales is coming soon. Part of it is actually already online, however. Thanks to the active ... Read More

Saturday October 8, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)

Research in Vital Records
The lifeblood of the family tree, births, marriages and deaths can be found in civil and church records around the world. Learn what time periods they cover, what information they ... Read More

Tuesday October 4, 2005 | permalink | comments (0)