16 October 2015

Before you donate your genealogy research -- Important things to do!

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Entry in Oldham Database for the Genealogy Research Volume I donated in 2001 We are not all in the fortunate position to have other...
15 October 2015

I'd like to see a show (or shows) about Hunting for Heirs -- What do you think?

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Many of my professional colleagues are individuals who could be considered “Heir Hunters.”  Essentially they are searching for the he...
14 October 2015

Even Ancestry.com Can't Keep Everything in Perpetuity and That's Not a Bad Thing!

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Retention schedules provide guidance on what records an archive/repository needs to keep and for how long as part of its records man...
13 October 2015

Archives Month -- I hope you've been celebrating!

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  For me, Archives Month is something I actually celebrate every day I visit an archive.  They are the most wonderful places as repos...
09 October 2015

Visualizing cities as they looked in the 1800s

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Click on link below to access depicted video -- this is an image of the discussed web site As a very visual person, I love maps. ...
08 October 2015

Have Scottish Ancestors? Free access to Index for Valuation Rolls 1855 (through 13 October 2015)

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I have one “known” Scottish branch in my family tree.  Unfortunately, with the common surname of Nelson/Neilson and the common forename...
07 October 2015

Records Access Victory!

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A few weeks ago we reported on a Petition Filed at the Supreme Court of the State of New York for Vital Records Access . A newslett...
06 October 2015

NARA’s Digitization Priorities Announced

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A couple of months ago NARA sought input into what it should prioritize going forward in terms of digitization, Do You Have Suggestions...