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Ontario Genealogical Society Certificate Design Competition By: Rick Roberts The Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) founded a Heritage Society program in 2009, in which Ontarians whose ancestors were a part of chosen historic events, can submit an application to the Ontario Genealogical Society for a formal certificate of recognition. The OGS has launched a design competition for certificate designs for the two new Heritage Societies. Climbing Trees: How to get children interested in family history By Helen Osborn Pharos provides unique help for family historians with innovatory new courses. Hannah Baker, B.A. (Hons) History, PGCE, has joined the Pharos teaching team. With many years of teaching experience and a degree in Medieval History, Hannah brings a lot of experience to Pharos Tutors. Hannah will be teaching a brand new online course, entitled "Climbing Trees: How to get children interested in family history". Recent Articles: Records other Than Vital Records By: Shirley Gage Hodges Often times we are looking for records about our ancestors long before Vital Records were kept. We have to think about other types of records that might exist in the geographical areas where our ancestors lived. There are a great many other records that contain a wealth of information about our ancestors. 25 million New Free Records Added to FamilySearch.org By Paul Nauta 25 million new free records added to FamilySearch.org for Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Dominican Republic, England, Germany, Guatemala, South Africa, Switzerland, and the U.S.. There were 22 collections added or enhanced in the latest update. Many happy researchers will search eagerly through the 25 million new records in this update! Your Family Coat of Arms - The Myths of Time By Tony Knight It is a common belief of many family historians, that all families were issued with a coat of arms at some point in history and that all descendants automatically gain entitlement to use the same insignia. Many family trees display the "official" coat of arms. If you believe that, it is time to correct the myth. Peel Heritage Complex To Upgrade Facility (Brampton, Ontario) By Diane Allengame and Brian Gilchrist Infrastructure Stimulus funding is being used to upgrade exhibition and storage capacities at the Peel Heritage Complex. As with most major infrastructure projects, achieving long term benefits will involve some short term inconvenience. Canadian Headstones Photo Project Seeking Volunteers (links updated) By Jim McKane The mission of the Canadian Headstones Photo Project - CanadianHeadstones.com - is to capture digital images of headstones, and transcriptions of the text on those headstones, of our ancestors. As decades pass -- many stones are becoming harder, if not impossible, to read the inscriptions they originally contained. By archiving the images, we can help save these important records and also assist researchers using this valuable resource. New Television Series - The Generations Project By: Rick Roberts The Generations Project is a new reality TV series from Brigham Young University that helps those who have questions about their family history investigate their own identities by walking in the shoes of their ancestors. As they undertake these journeys, they often uncover the hidden identities in family pasts, and come to see that in many cases the best way to know who you are is to know who you came from. Watch it online or via satellite dish. Looking for a California 49er By: Shirley Gage Hodges One of the things that I have enjoyed most about being a columnist for the Global Gazette are the contacts that I have had from individuals. I have heard from people from all over the Globe from places as far away as Berlin and London. This article has evolved as a result of one of those contacts. 1916 Canadian Census Column Headings By Xenia Stanford One of the ways to find the country of origin and year of immigration for your ancestors is through census records. It is often difficult to read the headings on the microfilm or on online images of microfiled census. I haven't been able to find a list of headings for the 1916 census so I have compiled one for you. Christmas Traditions - Old and New By: Rick Roberts Christmas is the premier religious Holiday of the year for millions of Christians around the world. Practising Christians focus celebrations of the Holiday season on the birth of Christ. However, for most Christians and for those of other faiths, the season has also become a time to celebrate family, renewal, and the spirit of sharing. A time to reflect on our common values and to extend goodwill to others. Gordon Watts Reports, 18 December 2009 - topics in this issue include:
By: Shirley Gage Hodges My grandfather Jasper Gage has given me some genealogical challenges over the years. A document that includes information that you didn't anticipate or doesn't match other documentary research that you have done can destroyed your calm for months. Oftentimes a living witness can shed light on a mystery that is innocent enough, but not explained in a written record. With the Holiday Season coming up fast, it is a good time to remind readers how important it is to talk to your surviving relatives now. Ancestors in the Attic - Season IV Premieres January 7, 2010 By: Rick Roberts The popular Gemini-nominated (Best Documentary Series) Ancestors in the Attic returns for its fourth season on January 7, 2010 on History Television (in Canada). This promises to be the best season yet as the sleuths at Ancestors In The Attic help Canadians find lost relatives and discover the truth behind their unsolved family mysteries. I Thought that Henry Ford was My Grandpa By: Shirley Gage Hodges As you may have gathered from my last article I have sometimes had problems identifying my grandfathers. Nicknames can really pose a serious problem particularly when you have never heard a person called any other name than a nickname. Gordon Watts Reports, 25 November 2009 - topics in this issue include:
By Fraser Dunford Joy Trimble, President of the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario and Don Hinchley, President of the Ontario Genealogical Society, signed an agreement on Nov. 19, 2009 to digitize and place on line the rural histories known as the Tweedsmuir Histories. The Man I Thought Was Grandpa By Shirley Gage Hodges. Many of us have wonderful old pictures of people that we have inherited. Often these photos come to us with absolutely no identification. As you are doing your research I would encourage you to check each and every fact. Make sure that the information that you are passing along to your descendants is correct and verifiable. Here's a story that illustrates my point. Gordon Watts Reports, 09 November 2009 - topics in this issue include:
By Shirley Gage Hodges. This article is an update to previous articles that outline the Governor of Michigan's plan to close Michigan's state library, and the grass-roots effort to reverse the decision before it is too late. Your support is needed to help save the historical collection of the Library of Michigan. If Michigan is able to shut down its state library without public reaction, other state and provincial libraries will be next. Family Tree Maker 2010: Product Review By: Rick Roberts The newly released Family Tree Maker 2010 arrived at our warehouse on Tuesday of this week. I was quick to pop open the first carton, grab a package, and head to my computer to check it out. After spending several hours exploring Family Tree Maker 2010 I can report that Family Tree Maker 2010 has successfully built on their earlier success with FTM 2009, adding popular new user-requested features, and improving overall performance. Historic Arkansas Marriage Records Online, 1837 to 1957 By Paul Nauta. Hundreds of Thousands of Certificates Digitized and Indexed. The free online collection currently includes 442,058 records linked to 199,431 digital images of the original marriage certificates. The records represent the counties of Ashley, Baxter, Boone, Chicot, Clay, Crittenden, Desha, Drew, Fulton, Jackson, Johnson, Lee, Logan, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Perry, and Pike. There's More Than One Way to Destroy Books By Shirley Gage Hodges. As a species we should learn from our history. Considering the events of the last couple of months regarding the Governor's effort to shut-down the Library of Michigan, I sometimes wonder if we do. I would like to take you back to March 8, 1989, the day when the Michigan Library and Historical building was dedicated, and share with you just a few of the quotes and feelings of that day. There is a startling contrast between dignitaries' comments on that day, and recent actions of the current Michigan Governor. Online Information About 630 Burial Grounds in Norfolk and Bedfordshire (UK) By: Rick Roberts. We recently visited a website which might prove a valuable source of information to family historians who have links to Norfolk and Bedfordshire in England. It comprises a searchable database of memorial inscriptions from English counties which UK-based National Archive of Memorial Inscriptions have been developing since 2005. They now have over 182,000 names from 630 burial grounds in Bedfordshire and Norfolk, and claim to be adding to the database on a regular basis. The site provides both free and commercial services. Help Stop Michigan Governor from Abolishing the Dept. of History, Arts, & Libraries By Shirley Gage Hodges. Senator Cameron Brown has introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 18, which if passed by a 2/3 majority in the State Senate and 2/3 majority in the State House would reject Governor Granholm's Executive Order 2009-36 abolishing the Department of History, Arts, and Libraries. The Michigan Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee is meeting this Wednesday morning, 26 August, at 8:30 a.m. in Lansing, Michigan. It is essential that your voices are heard before they go into that meeting. Email addresses of Senators are included in this article. Volunteers to Bring Historic Sweden Church Records Online By Paul Nauta. 400 million names included in largest indexing effort to-date -- FamilySearch and Svensk Arkivinformation (SVAR), a division of the National Archives of Sweden, have announced the launch of the largest online indexing initiative undertaken to-date. The two groups unveiled plans to engage Swedish volunteers throughout the world to help create a highly searchable, free online index to the historic parish registers of Sweden - 200 years of recorded Swedish history as documented in the Sweden church records-comprising over 400 million names. Surname Distribution and Density by Location By: Rick Roberts Many family history buffs and others are interested in knowing the geographical distribution of their surname. It turns out that there are a growing number of online tools to help us understand where persons with specific surnames have migrated and settled. Here are Surname Density links that you can try out. Library of Michigan Crisis Update (20 August 2009) By: Shirley Gage Hodges. This article is an update to previous articles that outline the Governor of Michigan's plan to close Michigan's state library, and the grass-roots effort to reverse the decision before it is too late. Your support is needed to help save the historical collection of the Library of Michigan. If Michigan is able to shut down its state library without public reaction, other state and provincial libraries will be next. More Useful Websites for Genealogy and History Researchers By: Fawne Stratford-Devai. This week`s issue includes links to history and genealogy resources concerning Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, UK, England, United states. Enjoy... What To Do When You Accidentally Add The Same Person To Legacy Twice By: Rick Roberts. One of the questions that I am most frequently asked regarding genealogy software is, "how do I fix it when I accidentally add the same person to my database twice". The solution is very simple. However many users fear that they will badly damage their family files while trying to fix what is really a simple and common problem. Library of Michigan Crisis Update (14 August 2009) By: Shirley Gage Hodges. This article is an update to previous articles that outline the Governor of Michigan's plan to close Michigan's state library, and the grass-roots effort to reverse the decision before it is too late. Your support is needed to help save the historical collection of the Library of Michigan. If Michigan is able to shut down its state library without public reaction, other state and provincial libraries will be next. Muhammad Ali Making Pilgrimage to His Ancestral Town in Ireland By: Rick Roberts. Famed boxing champion Muhammad Ali is getting ready to make a pilgrimage to the Irish town where his great-grandfather was born. The sports legend has accepted an invitation to visit Ireland in September, after local researchers recently discovered documents that indicate one of Ali's ancestors was born 160 years ago in the County Clare town of Ennis. Citizen's Rally to Block Governor's Closing of Michigan's State Library By: Shirley Gage Hodges. It was a wonderful example of how people will join together to help a cause that is important. It was refreshing to see genealogists, historians, military groups and concerned citizens gathering to protest a proposal by Gov. Jennifer Granholm to break up the genealogical collections at the Michigan Historical Center. UPDATE: Crisis Facing the Library of Michigan By: Shirley Gage Hodges. If you live in Michigan or are within driving range please consider joining us at the Hands Around the Library Rally to be held on 5 August 2009 at 9:45 a.m to protest the proposed closing of the Library of Michigan. The details. Crisis Facing the Library of Michigan By: Shirley Gage Hodges. A crisis is facing the Library of Michigan and the genealogical community. When Michigan's Governor Granholm released her executive order on July 13th the family history research community was in shock! It has taken years and many donation dollars to build the Library of Michigan collection into one of the ten largest collections in the United States. She wants it shut down!. Get More Value From Your Genealogy Software By: Shirley Gage Hodges. I hope that you have found a genealogy software program that you enjoy using. I do not intend to advise you about which one to use because it's all a matter of taste, and tastes do differ. At any rate, most of us are convinced that the one we are using is the best program available. Here are a couple of easy ways to get more out of the program that you are using. New Archives of Ontario Restricts Research Hours (Article updated with link to petition) By Kathy Orr and Ruth Burkholder. The Archives of Ontario has moved to a wonderful new state of the art archives building. We now have the proper facilities to access and research our history but many people are unaware that with the move we now have restricted hours of operation. Read on to see what you can do to help reverse the reduction of hours. Who really owned Britain - was it your forbears? By: Rick Roberts. Britain's Victorian [1873] "Doomsday Book" released online today. The first ever complete collection of fully searchable Landowner returns is published online today for England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland circa 1873. These fascinating Returns provide the name and address of every Owner and their holding in acres, rods and poles, with the estimated yearly rental valuation of all holdings over 1 acre. Some leaseholders are also included. FamilySearch Expands Canadian Census Collection By Paul Nauta. Four pre-1900 censuses available for free online. FamilySearch, in partnership with Ancestry.ca and the Libraries and Archives Canada (LAC), announced today the addition of the 1851, 1861, and 1871 Canada Census indexes to its online collection. The new indexes can be searched for free at FamilySearch.org. Over a fourth of all Canadians struggle to trace their roots past 100 years. Having the indexes to all of the pre-1900 Canadian censuses online will make it much easier for Canadians to extend their understanding of their family's history. Brenda Dougall Merriman Wins 2009 NGS Book Award By: Rick Roberts. Brenda Dougall Merriman has won the National Genealogical Society Award for Excellence: Genealogical Methods & Sources, 2009 for her recent book United Empire Loyalists, A Guide to Researching Loyalist Ancestors in Upper Canada. The award was announced at the May 2009 Annual Convention of the National Genealogical Society in Raleigh, North Carolina. Check out the resources at GlobalGenealogy.com:
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