From Dick Eastman's online newsletter, I learned that FamilySearch.org has added a new guide to Tennessee ancestors . An article by Nathan W. Murphy on 06 Jul 2012 highlights what the guide has to offer:
"In this guide, you will find a series of research articles packed with helpful ideas for tracing ancestors in all 95 Tennessee counties! There are articles on extinct jurisdictions... and learn useful tips about using the genealogical collections at the Tennessee State Library and Archives in Nashville."
Go to FamilySearch Blog to read more about the guide.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
1940 U.S. Census - 18 States Searchable
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (June 7, 2012) – 1940 U.S. CENSUS COMMUNITY PROJECT MAKES HISTORIC RECORDS FOR 18 STATES SEARCHABLE BY NAME, CELEBRATES MILESTONE OF 75 MILLION NAMES INDEXED THROUGH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER EFFORT
More than Half of the 1940 U.S. Census Records Indexed in Just Two Months Thanks to Thousands of Volunteers Across the U.S. [Written by FamilySearch]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (June 7, 2012) – 1940 U.S. CENSUS COMMUNITY PROJECT MAKES HISTORIC RECORDS FOR 18 STATES SEARCHABLE BY NAME, CELEBRATES MILESTONE OF 75 MILLION NAMES INDEXED THROUGH NATIONAL VOLUNTEER EFFORT
More than Half of the 1940 U.S. Census Records Indexed in Just Two Months Thanks to Thousands of Volunteers Across the U.S. [Written by FamilySearch]
This was reported on 08 Jun 2012 in Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter
Thanks to the efforts of more than 125,000 volunteers, more than 75 million names from the 1940 U.S. census have been indexed with 18 state records already available to the public on all Project partner websites, including the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Archives.com, FamilySearch.org and findmypast.com. The records will also be made available in more than 7,000 public libraries nationwide in the coming months by ProQuest. The national service project, the first and largest of its kind, aims to establish a comprehensive searchable database and make the 1940 U.S. census records available for free.
Following just two months of volunteer indexing, records for the following 18 U.S. states are currently available and searchable by name, location and family relation: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Wyoming.Read more on Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter (link above).
Friday, April 30, 2010
300 Million Names and New Tools Help Genealogists
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New Resources and Tool
for Family Historians
28 April 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah—FamilySearch International announced today that it has posted an additional 300 million names to its huge family history database. The names come from extracted original sources and include many collections that have never before been available online. The move bolsters FamilySearch's earlier announcements regarding ongoing efforts to digitize the billions of genealogical records stored in its Granite Mountain Records Vault near Salt Lake City, Utah.
The names can be found on the beta.familysearch.org Web site. That site and several other online tools and resources, can be accessed at labs.familysearch.org.
FamilySearch intends to migrate these resources to its main FamilySearch.org Web site later this year.
New Resources and Tool
for Family Historians
28 April 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah—FamilySearch International announced today that it has posted an additional 300 million names to its huge family history database. The names come from extracted original sources and include many collections that have never before been available online. The move bolsters FamilySearch's earlier announcements regarding ongoing efforts to digitize the billions of genealogical records stored in its Granite Mountain Records Vault near Salt Lake City, Utah.
The names can be found on the beta.familysearch.org Web site. That site and several other online tools and resources, can be accessed at labs.familysearch.org.
FamilySearch intends to migrate these resources to its main FamilySearch.org Web site later this year.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
From My Email Box - "2010 NGS Family History Conference"
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The 2010 NGS Family History Conference...
will be in Salt Lake City from April 28 – May 1.
As you know, the National Genealogical Society (NGS) is a non-profit organization that has been providing education and resources for genealogists and family history enthusiasts for over 100 years. Each year, NGS holds a national conference to share the latest ideas, trends, and information.
This year’s conference will be particularly unique and exciting in many ways. Some of the special activities include:
• Free one-on-one research consultations with accredited genealogists
• Extended Family History Library hours and extra staffing
• Free same-day access to millions of rolls of microfilm from over 100 countries
• Dozens of special international presentations and hands-on workshops
• Free admission to an evening celebration of family history featuring special speakers and a concert by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
• Free access to over 250 genealogy and technology exhibiters—the largest-ever gathering under one roof
Please share this information with friends and society members who may be interested in attending this year’s conference. You may also want to include it in your newsletter. More details about the conference can be found online at www.familysearch.org/ngs2010.
- From FamilySearch Support Team
The 2010 NGS Family History Conference...
will be in Salt Lake City from April 28 – May 1.
As you know, the National Genealogical Society (NGS) is a non-profit organization that has been providing education and resources for genealogists and family history enthusiasts for over 100 years. Each year, NGS holds a national conference to share the latest ideas, trends, and information.
This year’s conference will be particularly unique and exciting in many ways. Some of the special activities include:
• Free one-on-one research consultations with accredited genealogists
• Extended Family History Library hours and extra staffing
• Free same-day access to millions of rolls of microfilm from over 100 countries
• Dozens of special international presentations and hands-on workshops
• Free admission to an evening celebration of family history featuring special speakers and a concert by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
• Free access to over 250 genealogy and technology exhibiters—the largest-ever gathering under one roof
Please share this information with friends and society members who may be interested in attending this year’s conference. You may also want to include it in your newsletter. More details about the conference can be found online at www.familysearch.org/ngs2010.
- From FamilySearch Support Team
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