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Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:44:53 -0000

Official Guide to WWII collections in Dutch archives.

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Official Guide to WWII collections in Dutch archives. - Tamura Jones

Tags: genealogy, history, war, WWII, archives, Dutch

by: Tamura Jones

MyHeritage Family Tree Builder 4.0

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:03:03 -0000

Tags: genealogy, software, review, MyHeritage, Family Tree Builder, FTB, 4.0

by: Tamura Jones

USA 2010 Census

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:14:48 -0000

Tags: USA, census, 2010

by: Tamura Jones

MyHeritage Family Tree Builder 4.0 installation

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:31:26 -0000

Tags: MyHeritage, Family Tree Builder, FTB, installation, adware, spyware, malware, badware

by: Tamura Jones

Case study for Y-DNA testing in NGSQ

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:41 -0000

On 20 October 2009, this column addressed the topic of Y-DNA testing for genealogical purposes. This relatively new development in science holds revolutionary potential for genealogy, especially African-American research. The most recent issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (Sep 2009) contains the case study of an African-American family where Y-DNA testing revealed direct male line European ancestry.[1]

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On 20 October 2009, this column addressed the topic of Y-DNA testing for genealogical purposes. This relatively new development in science holds revolutionary potential for genealogy, especially African-American research. The most recent issue of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (Sep 2009) contains the case study of an African-American family where Y-DNA testing revealed direct male line European ancestry.[1] - Michael Hait

Tags: dna, study, case, genealogy, research

by: Michael Hait

Happy Veterans Day! Military databases available free online at Archives.gov

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:41 -0000

In honor of the many U. S. veterans that have served in our armed forces throughout the history of this great nation, the African American Genealogy Examiner column today will provide instructions on accessing several free records databases available online at the website of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

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In honor of the many U. S. veterans that have served in our armed forces throughout the history of this great nation, the African American Genealogy Examiner column today will provide instructions on accessing several free records databases available online at the website of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). - Michael Hait

Tags: veterans, military, genealogy, history, research

by: Michael Hait

Civil War pension application files - a rich source of detail

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:41 -0000

Many Civil War veterans and their widows or other dependents received pensions from the U. S. government for their support. For those researchers whose ancestors received pensions for service, these files are arguably the single richest record group in terms of information contained within them.

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Many Civil War veterans and their widows or other dependents received pensions from the U. S. government for their support. For those researchers whose ancestors received pensions for service, these files are arguably the single richest record group in terms of information contained within them. - Michael Hait

Tags: pension, war, civil, civil war, genealogy, research

by: Michael Hait

Are census records reliable for genealogy research?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:41 -0000

Over the last six months, this column has discussed the “Anatomy” of the federal census for the years from 1870-1930, not including the mostly-destroyed 1890 census. In this series of articles, each column of the census questionnaire was examined, and clues that will aid your research were discussed. If you have missed any of these articles, you can read them again using the links below:

Anatomy of the 1930 federal census
Anatomy of the 1920 federal census
Anatomy of the 1910 federal census
Anatomy of the 1900 federal census
Anatomy of the 1880 federal census
Anatomy of the 1870 federal census

In a discussion concerning the federal census as evidence for genealogical research, however, one must also consider the question: are census records reliable sources?

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Over the last six months, this column has discussed the “Anatomy” of the federal census for the years from 1870-1930, not including the mostly-destroyed 1890 census. In this series of articles, each column of the census questionnaire was examined, and clues that will aid your research were discussed. If you have missed any of these articles, you can read them again using the links below:

Anatomy of the 1930 federal census
Anatomy of the 1920 federal census
Anatomy of the 1910 federal census
Anatomy of the 1900 federal census
Anatomy of the 1880 federal census
Anatomy of the 1870 federal census

In a discussion concerning the federal census as evidence for genealogical research, however, one must also consider the question: are census records reliable sources? - Michael Hait

Tags: genealogy, records, research, census

by: Michael Hait

Anatomy of the 1870 federal census

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:41 -0000

This article is part of a continuing series looking at each federal census individually. Please read the others in the archives of this column.
The 1870 U. S. Census was the Ninth Decennial Census. This census is probably the single most important census for genealogists conducting research on African-American families

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This article is part of a continuing series looking at each federal census individually. Please read the others in the archives of this column.
The 1870 U. S. Census was the Ninth Decennial Census. This census is probably the single most important census for genealogists conducting research on African-American families - Michael Hait

Tags: genealogy, federal, census, research, 1870

by: Michael Hait

The importance of the 1870 U. S. Census to African-American research

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:31:41 -0000

When the 1860 federal census was collected and enumerated, slavery was still legal within most of the states south of the Mason-Dixon line. The 1860 federal census enumerated only free people of color in its population schedule; slaves were enumerated namelessly on a separate schedule, identified only by slave owner, age, gender, and color.

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When the 1860 federal census was collected and enumerated, slavery was still legal within most of the states south of the Mason-Dixon line. The 1860 federal census enumerated only free people of color in its population schedule; slaves were enumerated namelessly on a separate schedule, identified only by slave owner, age, gender, and color. - Michael Hait

Tags: africanamerican, 1870, genealogy, research, census, family history

by: Michael Hait

FBI begins 'Civil Rights-Era Cold Case Initiative' seeking next-of-kin for unsolved murders

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:59 -0000

During the struggle for civil rights, many brave men and women sacrificed their lives to improve the lives of Americans of all races. Unfortunately, because of lingering institutional racism in the South, the murders of these civil rights workers were not all investigated to their fullest, and quite a few went unsolved. The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently announced its “Civil Rights-Era Cold Case Initiative,” to try to identify the next-of-kin of some of the victims of these cases.

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During the struggle for civil rights, many brave men and women sacrificed their lives to improve the lives of Americans of all races. Unfortunately, because of lingering institutional racism in the South, the murders of these civil rights workers were not all investigated to their fullest, and quite a few went unsolved. The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently announced its “Civil Rights-Era Cold Case Initiative,” to try to identify the next-of-kin of some of the victims of these cases. - Michael Hait

Tags: civil rights, history, genealogy, FBI

by: Michael Hait

African-American Genealogy Examiner receives Kreativ Blogger award

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:59 -0000

Robyn Smith, of the “Reclaiming Kin” blog, has awarded the African-American Genealogy Examiner with the “Kreativ Blogger” award. This award was created by Hulda Husfrue, a Norwegian arts & crafts blogger on 5 May 2008. [Please note that her site is in Norwegian but you can translate the page using Google Translate.] From these humble beginnings the award has spread like wildfire, and the Geneablogger community regularly recognizes their favorite peers with this award.

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Robyn Smith, of the “Reclaiming Kin” blog, has awarded the African-American Genealogy Examiner with the “Kreativ Blogger” award. This award was created by Hulda Husfrue, a Norwegian arts & crafts blogger on 5 May 2008. [Please note that her site is in Norwegian but you can translate the page using Google Translate.] From these humble beginnings the award has spread like wildfire, and the Geneablogger community regularly recognizes their favorite peers with this award. - Michael Hait

Tags: genealogy, blogs

by: Michael Hait

Discovering where slaves lived

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:59 -0000

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by: Michael Hait

The African American Genealogy Examiner: 2009 Year in Review

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:27:59 -0000

As we near the end of the year 2009, the African American Genealogy Examiner would like to look back and remember the accomplishments of the past year.

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As we near the end of the year 2009, the African American Genealogy Examiner would like to look back and remember the accomplishments of the past year. - Michael Hait

Tags: african-american, genealogy

by: Michael Hait

‘Censuses’ in between the censuses

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:24:12 -0000

This column previously addressed the importance of the 1870 U. S. census in African-American research. As noted in that article, this was the first federal census after the end of the Civil War, and therefore the first record group to record personal information about former slaves nationwide. It was not, however, the earliest record group to do so in many localities. Many similar record groups were created that provide information about former slaves between 1865 and 1870.

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This column previously addressed the importance of the 1870 U. S. census in African-American research. As noted in that article, this was the first federal census after the end of the Civil War, and therefore the first record group to record personal information about former slaves nationwide. It was not, however, the earliest record group to do so in many localities. Many similar record groups were created that provide information about former slaves between 1865 and 1870. - Michael Hait

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by: Michael Hait

Reading history blogs for genealogical context

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:23:25 -0000

This column has previously focused on African-American genealogy blogs, in the articles Shout-outs to African-American Genealogy Blogs and More shout-outs to African-American genealogy blogs. A third edition soon forthcoming will spotlight several new genealogy blogs. The responsible genealogist, however, would be advised to learn more about United States history, including how it affected African-Americans. History blogs are a vital source for keeping up with current perspectives as well as newly available historical resources, many of which may provide genealogically useful information.

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This column has previously focused on African-American genealogy blogs, in the articles Shout-outs to African-American Genealogy Blogs and More shout-outs to African-American genealogy blogs. A third edition soon forthcoming will spotlight several new genealogy blogs. The responsible genealogist, however, would be advised to learn more about United States history, including how it affected African-Americans. History blogs are a vital source for keeping up with current perspectives as well as newly available historical resources, many of which may provide genealogically useful information. - Michael Hait

Tags: history, genealogy, blogs, blogging

by: Michael Hait

Mundia

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:07:24 -0000

Tags: genealogy, Ancestry.com, Mundia

by: Tamura Jones

Mundia First Look

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:06:06 -0000

Tags: social, genealogy, Ancestry.com, Mundia, FaceBook, FamilyLink, GEDCOM

by: Tamura Jones

Dutch FamilyNames Bank

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:05:13 -0000

Tags: genealogy, Dutch, Netherlands, family name, databank, census, distribution, map

by: Tamura Jones

genesreuinted.com.au - Worth a look and the investment.

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 22:53:21 -0000

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Fantastic website. Cost me $69.95 for six months and has been worth every cent.
Have found rels been searching for years for. There are "hot matches" where people who are searching for same rels are linked and the choice is yours whether to contact those people. One needs the birth year and location of where a person is born and there are usually several people searching at one time. An amazing site - well worth the investment. - christine fisher

Tags: family, tree, search, -, genesreuinted.com.au

by: christine fisher