Kimberly's Genealogy Blog October 2006 Archive

Remember Your Ancestors at Samhain
Since ancient times, Pagans have paid their respects to departed loved ones, ancestors, and guides in the spirit world at Samhain (pronounced Sow-en or Sow-een), more popularly known as Halloween. ... Read More

Tuesday October 31, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

What to Look for in a Cemetery Walk
Many people associate cemeteries with sadness and death, but they are also a living lesson in history. The gravestones have much to tell us about the people buried there. Look ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

New Database - English Short Title Catalogue
For hundreds of years, letter type made of carved wood or cast metal has been arranged by hand into frames, inked, and pressed onto paper in a process known as ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Thatcher's Middle Eastern Roots
The former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher has been presented with a puzzle from her past. The DNA her daughter of Carol Thatcher shows that 24 percent of her genes ... Read More

Monday October 30, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Hunting for Witches in the Family Tree
Do you have a witch in your past? No, not the kind with a black pointy hat and big warty nose. But perhaps there's a practicing pagan or two? Or ... Read More

Sunday October 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Hidden Meaning in Your Name
Could someone named Biff ever be president? Could a Gertrude ever become a prima ballerina? Does your name really play an integral part in who you are and what you ... Read More

Sunday October 29, 2006 | permalink | comments (3)

Korean War Project May Close
The Korean War Project has been online since 1995, a labor of love operated by brothers Hal and Ted Barker. The comprehensive site offers a forum for communication among veterans ... Read More

Friday October 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (2)

GMA & Ancestry.com Offer 3 Free Days
As part of Good Morning America 's special family tree series, you can try Ancestry.com free for three days. In the process you can also register to win a vacation ... Read More

Friday October 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Genealogy Goofs
While the spooky names are interesting, this Halloween press release from Ancestry.com also shows some of the difficulties presented in reading and interpreting old census records. For example: Double Check All ... Read More

Tuesday October 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Witches, Goblins & Vampires in the Census
Yes, it's just another press release gimmick to increase subscriptions for Ancestry.com, but it is kind of fun. They have dug through the U.S. and U.K. census to find a ... Read More

Tuesday October 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

New Genealogy Database - GenealogyBank.com
If it's a genealogy database and it is available online, chances are that I'm a subscriber. I've become absolutely addicted in recent years to online research -- might have something ... Read More

Monday October 23, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Carnival of Genealogy
If you've never read or participated in a blog carnival then you may want to check out the great Carnival of Genealogy hosted by Jasia of Creative Gene. The current ... Read More

Friday October 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Coffin Chic
Adding another dimension to the saying "fan for life," Major League Baseball has entered into a licensing agreement with Eternal Image to create coffins and urns emblazoned with the colors ... Read More

Wednesday October 18, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

How Organized is Your Computer?
Piles of "stuff" not only clutter my desk, but the dreaded mess has invaded my computer too. Thousands of photos, digital census files, research notes, email messages, video clips, and ... Read More

Tuesday October 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Blue Eyed Blues
Almost 50 percent of Americans born at the turn of the 20th century had blue eyes. But immigration, intermarriage and genetics have all come together to stamp out that recessive ... Read More

Tuesday October 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

U.S. Population Reaches 300 Million
The population of the United States reached the historic milestone of 300 million today at about 7:46 a.m. This comes almost 39 years after the 200 million mark was reached ... Read More

Tuesday October 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Blog Profile: Tracing the Tribe
Jewish news has delved into the world of genealogy blogging with Tracing the Tribe, a blog focused entirely on Jewish genealogy. Sponsored by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA), the blog ... Read More

Saturday October 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

New X-STR Genetic Genealogy Tests
Family Tree DNA has announced ground-breaking new X chromosome tests (X-STR) for genealogy testing. The X-STR tests, originally developed by German-based DNA-Fingerprint which recently merged with Family Tree DNA, focus ... Read More

Friday October 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Ancient Vatican Necropolis Opens for Visitors
An ancient necropolis, one of the best-preserved ever found, is now open for viewing in Vatican City. Discovered three years ago by workers breaking ground for a new Vatican parking ... Read More

Wednesday October 11, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The "Discovery" of America
Today is Columbus Day in the U.S., the day Americans commemorate the "discovery" of America by explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492 How many of you remember the little classroom rhyme ... Read More

Monday October 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

UK Gazette Newspaper Archives Online
Published by The Stationary Office (TSO), the London Gazette, Belfast Gazette and Edinburgh Gazette are the official newspapers of record in the United Kingdom. As such, they contain a wealth ... Read More

Monday October 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Watch the Annie Moore Story on Roots TV
Many of us were touched a few weeks ago to hear the heartwarming story of the search for the real Annie Moore, and the discovery of her descendants. Now, Roots ... Read More

Monday October 9, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Cemetery Buried Under Florida Ball Field
Underneath a South Daytona ball field lies a historic black cemetery called Pine Ridge. The settlers buried there are believed to have been primarily railroad workers working in the area ... Read More

Saturday October 7, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

10 Ways to Celebrate Family History Month
Did you know that October is nationally celebrated as Family History Month? Or that genealogy is considered by many to be the second most popular hobby next to gardening? Celebrate ... Read More

Wednesday October 4, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Locating Tombstones in Unlikely Places
Most of us have visited a churchyard cemetery during the hunt for our ancestors, but have you ever looked underneath the church? New York native Rudyark Edick found the grave ... Read More

Monday October 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Oldest Living Professional Baseball Player Found by Genealogist
Following a lead from genealogist David Lambert, the Online Genealogist at the New England Historic Genealogical Society, baseball historians associated with the Negro Leagues have recently discovered the man they ... Read More

Monday October 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Roots Television Launches
Yes folks - genealogy and family history now has its own channel. The latest addition to InternetTV, Roots Television is an online channel, with short video segments and frequently updated ... Read More

Sunday October 1, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)