WOW! It is getting difficult to keep up with the updates on FamilySearch Record Collection - they are adding updates and new collections daily. The following are the records that are new or have been updated May 20-22, 2014.
The total count of record collections is now 1557, an increase of 10 from the last post. This means that 10 of these records are never been available before.
Happy ancestor hunting.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Friday, May 17, 2013
FAMILYSEARCH RECORD COLLECTIONS ADDED OR UPDATE MAY 13-17, 2013
The following is a list of FamilySearch record collection that were updated or added May 13-17, 2013.
Two interesting updates - "United States Social Security Death Index" and "United States Census, 1940". If you have been looking for someone in these records that you know should be there, check again. They may have been added on this update. It is always wise to go back periodically and check where you have not been able to find the records you need. FamilySearch and Ancestry are continually updating records.
The total number of FamilySearch Record Collections stands at 1547 today.
Two interesting updates - "United States Social Security Death Index" and "United States Census, 1940". If you have been looking for someone in these records that you know should be there, check again. They may have been added on this update. It is always wise to go back periodically and check where you have not been able to find the records you need. FamilySearch and Ancestry are continually updating records.
The total number of FamilySearch Record Collections stands at 1547 today.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
WHAT'S NEW AT ANCESTRY.COM
Ancestry.com has just released a video that outlines the newest features and tools that are available on their site. To view the twenty-seven minute video click on the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY0FBu-R1-U&feature=youtu.be
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY0FBu-R1-U&feature=youtu.be
FAMILYSEARCH PROJECTS UPDATE
The following are the latest data on some of the FamilySearch projects that were announced at the NGS Conference:
- FamilySearch currently has 3.2 billion searchable names on the website.
- 429 Million names were indexed in 2012.
- 222 digital cameras are currently operating worldwide, capturing images of genealogical documents.
- Digitization of the records stored in the granite vault above Salt Lake City is now at 37% of the 31 billion images.
FAMILYSEARCH RECORDS ADDED OR UPDATED MAY 9-10, 2013
The following FamiySearch record collections have been added or updated May 9-10, 2013
The total number of FamilySearch Record Collections stands at 1545 today.
The total number of FamilySearch Record Collections stands at 1545 today.
| Title | Records | Last Updated |
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| Italy, Napoli, Monte di Procida, Civil Registration (Comune), 1817-1929 | 19,567 | *10 May 2013 |
| Italy, Potenza, Melfi, Civil Registration (Tribunale), 1861-1929 | Browse Images | *9 May 2013 |
| New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935 | 633,059 | *9 May 2013 |
| Ohio, Jefferson County Court Records, 1797-1940 | Browse Images | *9 May 2013 |
| South Africa, Orange Free State, Estate Files, 1951-2006 | 15,879 | *9 May 2013 |
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
FAMILYSEARCH RECORDS ADDED OR UPDATED MAY 7-8, 2013
The following FamilySearch records have been added or updated May 7-8, 2013.
The United States Records are highlighted in yellow.
The total number of Historical Record Collections on FamilySearch stands at 1544, an increase of four. They are adding new records daily!
The United States Records are highlighted in yellow.
The total number of Historical Record Collections on FamilySearch stands at 1544, an increase of four. They are adding new records daily!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
FAMILYSEARCH RECORDS ADDED OR UPDATED MAY 5, 2013
The following FamilySearch records have been added or updated on April 5, 2013. Note that all of them are U.S. Records.
Happy ancestor Hunting
Happy ancestor Hunting
Friday, May 3, 2013
MILITARY RESEARCH ON FAMILYSEARCH
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The following is a list of Military Pension Record Collections that are available on FamilySearch.org United States, Old War Pension Index, 1815-1926 Description
Card index to pension files located at
the National Archives for service in the Regular Army, Navy or Marine
Corps between 1783 and 1861. This collection is part of RG 15 Records of
the Veterans Administration and is NARA microfilm publication T316.The
event date and place represent the earliest filing of either the veteran
or dependent.
United States, War of 1812 Index to Pension Application Files, 1812-1910 Description
Name index and images of the
jacket-envelope that contains the pension application files located in
the National Archives. The envelope will provide soldier name and
military service information as well as widow name and pension and
bounty land numbers. This collection is part of Record Group 15 Records
of the Veterans Administration and is National Archives Microfilm
publication M313.
Description
Images of revolutionary war pensions.
Description
Index and images of card index to
pension files located at the National Archives for service in the Indian
Wars between 1817 and 1898. The files are part of RG 15 Records of the
Veterans Administration and is NARA microfilm publication T318.
Description
Card index to Mexican War pension
files located at the National Archives for service between 1846 and
1848. These records are a part of RG 15 Records of the Veterans
Administration and are NARA microfilm publication T317. The event date
and place represent the earliest filing of either the veteran or widow.
Description
Images of the name index to pension
files held at the National Archives. The files relate to service between
1861 and 1916. Most of the files are for Union Civil War service but
also include the War with Spain, Philippine Insurrection, Boxer
Rebellion and Regular U.S. military forces. These records are a part of
RG 15 Records of the Veterans Administration and are NARA microfilm
publication T288. The event date and place represent the earliest filing
of either the veteran,widow or minor. Currently this collection is 59%
complete. Additional records will be added as they are completed.
These record collections are all indexes. Some of the actual images of the records are free on FamilySearch and some require a subscription to Fold3 to view the image. Remember, Fold3 is free to use at the Broadmoor Branch Library.
The War of 1812 Index and the General Index to Pension Files are not complete and additional records are being added as they are completed. I will post on this blog as the records are added, so keep checking back.
Happy ancestor hunting.
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MOUSE SCANNER
A new toy for us technology nerds - a mouse scanner!
I saw this in Wal-Mart and could not believe what the package said this little tool would do, so I went home and googled it. Check out these two links with information about this new mouse scanner:
It will do everything that the ad and the video say that it will. It will scan and stitch images as you scan and has a great OCR feature that will scan text and import into Word. The mouse function has some problems but I found you could use your own mouse when both are plugged in. This mouse scanner plugs into a usb port and requires no batteries.
Both Toni Turk and I have purchased one and can provide information if you have any questions. Wal-Mart has these on the shelf for $89 and Amazon sells them for $94.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
FAMILYSEARCH RECORDS ADDED OR UPDATED 01 MAY 2013
The following records were added or updated on May 1, 2013. Check out the Billion Graves Index - this should be a good complement to FindAGrave.
The total number of Historical Record Collections on FamilySearch stands at 1540 which is up from 1512 on April 13th. Keep checking back - FamilySearch is adding records daily.
The total number of Historical Record Collections on FamilySearch stands at 1540 which is up from 1512 on April 13th. Keep checking back - FamilySearch is adding records daily.
| Title | Records | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| BillionGraves Index | 3,496,874 | *1 May 2013 |
| Dominican Republic, Civil Registration, 1801-2010 | Browse Images | *1 May 2013 |
| Honduras, Catholic Church Records, 1633-1978 | 357,107 | *1 May 2013 |
| Italy, Macerata, Macerata, Civil Registration (Tribunale), 1866-1929 | Browse Images | *1 May 2013 |
| Italy, Napoli, Pomigliano d'Arco, Military Conscriptions (Comune), 1898-1929 | Browse Images | *1 May 2013 |
| Portugal, Vila Real, Diocesan Records, 1575-1992 | Browse Images | *1 May 2013 |
| Quebec Notarial Records, 1800-1900 | Browse Images | *1 May 2013 |
| Sweden, Örebro Church Records, 1613-1918; index 1635-1860 | 131,992 | *1 May 2013 |
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