More Counties Added to 1911 Ireland Census
Sunday May 31, 2009
An additional five counties have been added to the National Archives of Ireland's Census of Ireland 1911 Web site. Census returns for Cork, Donegal, Galway, King's County (Offaly) and Wexford ... Read More
Butcher, Baker or Candlestick Maker?
Tuesday May 26, 2009
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
Missing Evolutionary Link Found?
Wednesday May 20, 2009
Google's logo today is just part of a carefully orchestrated publicity campaign unveiling what many scientists are calling the Holy Grail of human evolution; a nearly intact fossil of a ... Read More
10 Questions to Ask Before You Visit a Research Facility
Tuesday May 12, 2009
It's fun to sit on my couch in my pjs and search for my ancestors, but when I can find the time I always prefer the firsthand thrill of the ... Read More
I Remember at Facebook
Tuesday May 5, 2009
The popular Footnote history Web site is taking genealogy to the masses with its new I Remember app at Facebook. The free Facebook application enables Facebook users to view any ... Read More
Spokane Public Library Obituary Search
Monday May 4, 2009
Search by name for obituary listings from the Spokesman Review, published in Spokane, Washington. This free obituary database currently includes over 17,000 records from January 2008. A few older records ... Read More
Family History Writing, Printing & Publishing
Monday May 4, 2009
I received a lot of wonderful gifts for my 40th birthday this year - a stupendous surprise party from my husband, gifts from more friends than I thought I even ... Read More