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12 December 2016

Holiday Gifts to You -- Genealogy Style -- 15 Free and (Relatively) New Family History Resources -- Part 3

Part 3

The holiday season is a period of gift giving. My gift to you is another series of editions of FREE and (Relatively) New Genealogy and Family History Resources, the 2016 Holiday Version ...

Check out Re-cap – 20 Free and (Relatively) New Genealogy and Family History Resources, 2016 Version – 5 parts post (March 2016) where I did a recap of the 2015 and early 2016 editions.

CANADA

1. Peterborough City and County Directories

DENMARK

2. Digitized Danish Newspapers

EUROPE

3. GenTeam (Die genealogische Datenbank) – collection currently contains almost 15.5 million entries

UNITED KINGDOM

4. Welsh Almanac Collection

5. War Memorials (UK)

6. Clan Map of Scotland

UNITED STATES

7. Early Tennessee Land Records, 1773-1922, Finding Aid

8. Faces and Places – Northern Kentucky Photographic Archives

9. Encyclopedia of Alabama

10. Utah Division of State History – Cemeteries & Burials

11. Washington State Supreme Court and Court of Appeals published opinions – dating back through territorial days.

12. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College campus archive (student newspaper = The Norsewind) and Yearbooks (1926-2002), etc

13. Second Air Division Digital Archive

14. Bishop’s Bank of Philadelphia (via Villanova University) -- It consists of three ledgers, each of about 700 pages, which note the money deposits made by working Catholics into what was popularly known as the Bishop's Bank in Philadelphia.

15. Colonial Justice: Preserving and Digitizing Early Rhode Island Court Records

Editor’s Note: As of today, each of the above links worked. Now, whether the links in any of the identified articles work, I cannot vouch for that. And, armed with the information provided, it should be relatively easy to get to determine where the discussed database currently resides. If you get really stuck, drop me an email and I’ll try to ferret out the recalcitrant link or cross out my entry in the above list!

Editor’s Note: Know of a neat resource that you think might be a hidden gem? Drop an email to UpFront@ngsgenealogy.org.

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21 May 2015

NGS Introduces Four New Research in the States Books: California, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska

ARLINGTON, VA, 21 MAY 2015—The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is pleased to announce the publication of four, new books as part of its Research in the States series, which now covers research in more than twenty-two states. The newest volumes are Research in California by Sheila Benedict; Research in Missouri, 3^rd edition, by Ann Carter Fleming, CG^SM, CGL^SM, FNGS; Research in Oklahoma by Kathy Huber, MLS; and Research in Nebraska by Roberta “Bobbi” King. The books are now available in the NGS store in both PDF and print versions. The print versions will ship after 31 May.

Research in California

Research in California covers the State’s history, settlement and migrations, State and National archives, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, an overview of the county, local and religious records, its ethnic records, its Mission system, the movie industry, each county’s genealogical and historic societies, as well as more esoteric topics such as cattle brands, and much more. Author, Sheila Benedict, is a life member and former board member of NGS, a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, member of Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy, a past President of the California Genealogical Alliance, and a life member of the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society. A part-time archivist at Old Mission Santa Inés in Solvang, California, Benedict is a self-employed historical and forensic genealogist.

Research in Missouri, 3^rd edition

Research in Missouri, 3^rd edition, contains references to digitized sources, indexes and images that have been made available online within the past seven years. The volume also includes records that were created by the Spanish and French governments prior to the Louisiana Purchase. Other valuable information found in this book includes Missouri’s archives, libraries and societies; major resources such as atlases, gazetteers, maps, censuses, city and county directories; court, ethnic, land, military, and naturalization records, as well as newspapers, tax records, etc. Author, Anne Carter Fleming, is the 2015 Family History Conference Chair, a Fellow of NGS, and a former president, vice-president, and secretary of NGS. A writer, teacher, and lecturer, she has served on the board of several state and local organizations, including the St. Louis Genealogical Society, Missouri State Genealogical Association, and the Friends of Missouri State Archives.

Research in Oklahoma

Research in Oklahoma provides genealogical resources in the context of information on the history and settlement of the state, which was the home of Apache and Kiowa tribes. Once claimed by France and later Spain, Oklahoma was divided into two territories by the U.S. government. The Indian Territory was set aside for Indian tribes from the southern states and later the Midwest who were forcibly resettled. The Oklahoma Territory was settled by white pioneers, new immigrants, and former African American slaves. The Civil War, land rushes, and the discovery of oil all brought changes to the land and its people. Research in Oklahoma offers a wealth of records for genealogists seeking to learn about their ancestral heritage. Author, Kathy Huber, MLS, is a specialist in early Oklahoma records and the Five Civilized Tribes. She has been the Genealogy Librarian for the Tulsa City-County Library for more than twenty years and manages its Genealogy Center, one of the largest genealogy collections in Oklahoma.

Research in Nebraska

Research in Nebraska contains family history resources and information regarding the history and settlement of the state. Numerous Native American tribes were living in the Nebraska territory when the Homestead Act with its promise of cheap land drew Czechs, Germans, and Irish settlers to its lands. Others arrived to work on the railroads. The Union Pacific terminus at Ogallala brought ranchers with their herds of cattle to be shipped to the East. A guide to records for all of these people—including records for various ethnic groups and religious denominations and standard records used in genealogical research—can all be found in Research in Nebraska. Author, Roberta “Bobbi” King, is a third generation Nebraskan, the author of numerous articles on homestead research, and the book review columnist for Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter. A member of NGS, she has contributed articles to NGS Quarterly and NGS Magazine.

The Research in the States series editor Barbara Vines Little, CG, FNGS, FVGS, is a former NGS president and editor of the Magazine of Virginia Genealogy. Other titles in the series includes Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York City, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Additional states guides are planned.

Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogical education, exemplary standards of research, and the preservation of genealogical records. The Arlington, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, and guidance in research. It also offers many opportunities to interact with other genealogists.

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13 August 2013

Timely News for Genealogists -- Call to Action (Tulsa OK) + Library of Congress News

Some genealogy news just can’t wait for Upfront with NGS Mini Bytes to be published (bi-weekly) nor is substantive enough as the topic for a blog that only posts 1 message a day!

And, when there are at least two bits of time sensitive news that need to be conveyed, it is time for a post!

1. Call To Action: Stop the Tulsa Genealogy Center Move (via Thomas Macentee (via Facebook)

2. Library of Congress Websites Down Aug. 16-18, Reading Rooms Closed Aug. 17

Is there other "time-sensitive" news that genealogists and family historians need to be made aware of?

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28 September 2011

Oklahoma tourism recognizes genealogical tourism!

As genealogists we know that many of us “travel” to where our ancestors lived and to the repositories where we might learn more about them.

Now, the state of Oklahoma is making that even easier for those with Oklahoman ancestors! It has created a website devoted to helping you more easily research in OK by letting you know what resources are where …

As stated on the website:

“Does your family have a connection to Oklahoma? Then take a journey of self-discovery and trace your family tree while connecting with the people, places, culture and landscapes that helped shape your ancestors.

Genealogy is the fastest growing hobby in the

United States

and as individuals across the nation catch the fever and begin researching their ancestry, many find that the road leads to Oklahoma. Home to 39 Federally recognized Indian tribes, countless waves of pioneer settlers and the genesis of the great Okie migration during the Dust Bowl days, Oklahoma holds the keys to unlocking many family histories.

We'll point you to research libraries that contain copies of the Dawes Rolls if you are tracing Native American ancestors, county courthouses that contain original land patents for pioneering settlers who made the land runs into Oklahoma and interment lists for many Oklahoma cemeteries. We'll help you find friendly genealogical and historical societies with a wealth of firsthand knowledge about the records and resources of their counties. And we've even provided recommendations for things to see and do in each county while you visit…”

The information provided for each county includes topics such as these found for Carter County:

· Carter County Courthouse Information

· Detailed Map of Carter County

· Existing Towns in Carter County

· Ghost Towns in Carter County

· Cemeteries in Carter County

· Libraries in Carter County

· Historic Newspaper Archives of Carter County

· Add'l Genealogy Resources for Carter County

· Places to Visit in Carter County

Additionally, there is a collection of maps which includes:

· Detailed Maps of All Oklahoma Counties

· Oklahoma Land Run Map

· Civil War Points of Interest in Oklahoma

And an interesting article titled “Tracing Your Cherokee Roots.”

Does your state tourism bureau have resources to help genealogists? If so, please let us know!

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