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FamilySearch Adds New Records: Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, and U.S.

by | Dec 27, 2012

Here’s the latest from FamilySearch:
FamilySearch added an additional 6.4 million new, free indexed records and images this week to its collection. Notable additions include the 1,034,803 records for the Netherlands, Zeeland Province, Church Records from 1527-1907, the 1,436,121 added from Italy Civil Registrations from 1824-1941, and the 1,069,308 added to the new Saskatchewan, Canada, collections from 1846-1957. Other new searchable collections online were added this week for Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Peru, and the United States. See the table below for the full list of updates. Search these diverse collections and more than 3.5 billion other records for free at FamilySearch.org.
Collection Indexed Records Digital Images Comments
BillionGraves Index 189,206 189,206 Added index records and images to an existing collection.
Brazil, Civil Registration, 1870-2012 0 6,272 Added images to an existing collection.
Brazil, Mato Grosso, Civil Registration, 1890-2012 0 2,218 Added images to an existing collection.
Canada, Manitoba, Church Records, 1800-1959 0 6,567 New browsable image collection.
Canada, Prince Edward Island, Church Records, 1777-1985 0 22,448 Added images to an existing collection.
Canada, Saskatchewan, Catholic Church Records, 1846-1957 0 286,132 New browsable image collection.
Canada, Saskatchewan, Judicial District Court Records, 1891-1954 0 783,176 Added images to an existing collection.
Chile, Santiago, Cementerio General, 1821-2011 0 222,010 Added images to an existing collection.
China, Collection of Genealogies, 1500-2010 0 23,375 Added images to an existing collection.
Colombia, Catholic Church Records, 1600-2010 0 116,239 Added images to an existing collection.
Czech Republic, Censuses, 1843-1921 0 82,847 Added images to an existing collection.
Czech Republic, Land Records, 1450-1889 0 144,111 Added images to an existing collection.
England, Cheshire Parish Registers, 1538-2000 31,521 0 Added index records to and existing collection.
England, Northumberland, Miscellaneous Records, 1570-2005 0 525 Added images to an existing collection.
Estonia, Population Registers, 1918-1944 0 142,722 Added images to an existing collection.
Germany, Hesse, Civil Registration, 1874-1927 0 75,875 New browsable image collection.
Germany, Prussia, Pomerania Church Records, 1544-1945 0 457,603 Added images to an existing collection.
Italy, Bologna, Bologna, Civil Registration (Tribunale), 1866-1941 0 292,511 New browsable image collection.
Italy, L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Civil Registration (Tribunale), 1824-1910 0 483,804 New browsable image collection.
Italy, Matera, Matera, Civil Registration (Tribunale), 1866-1929 0 237,814 New browsable image collection.
Italy, Pescara, Pescara, Civil Registration (Tribunale), 1865-1910 0 421,992 New browsable image collection.
Netherlands, Zeeland Province, Church Records, 1527-1907 0 1,034,803 Added images to an existing collection.
New Zealand, Probate Records, 1860-1961 0 13,622 New browsable image collection.
Peru, Huánuco, Civil Registration, 1889-1997 0 110,620 Added images to an existing collection.
Peru, La Libertad, Civil Registration, 1903-1998 0 230,734 New browsable image collection.
South Africa, Cape Province, Western Cape Archives Records 1796-1992 0 99,777 Added images to an existing collection.
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Estate Files, 1962-2004 0 10,749 Added images to an existing collection.
Spain, Province of Lérida, Municipal Records, 1319-1940
Two National Conferences Merge Creating Larger Family History Event

Two National Conferences Merge Creating Larger Family History Event

by | Dec 27, 2012

Most genealogists firmly believe that genealogy is more than just collecting name and dates. And to their delight the organizers of the popular RootsTech conference reinforce that belief by adding the Story@Home Conference to the lineup at  RootsTech 2013 which will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah March 21 through the 23, 2013.

Here are all the details from the press release:

RootsTech is pleased to announce the addition of Story@Home, offering a full selection of classes and workshops dedicated to the art and inspiration of connecting generations through stories.

With the addition of the Story@Home, RootsTech now provides a rich conference experience for anyone interested in learning how to preserve and share their personal and family stories. Story@Home presenters include nationally renowned storytelling experts, including Syd Lieberman and Kim Weitkamp.

Held March 21-23, 2013, in Salt Lake City, Utah, RootsTech offers an opportunity unlike any other to discover the latest family history tools and techniques in an effort to find, organize, preserve, and share family connections, history, and stories.

Story@Home helps bring family histories to life through the power of story. Over 20 classes offer insight in how to successfully research, tell, record, publish, and share family stories. Learn More Already Registered For RootsTech? Story@Home is automatically included in the Full Conference Pass, including 3-day, 1-day, and Student passes.

If you’re registered for the Getting Started track, add Story@Home classes for just $40. Simply edit your registration, choose the Story@Home + Getting Started Combo pass, and pay the price difference.

RootsTech now has something for everyone, from the avid genealogist to those just getting started, or for those who simply want to discover the latest technologies and solutions to better connect with their family. At RootsTech, experience world-class content from speakers from all over the country, an exciting exhibitor hall, and great keynote speakers.

How the Census Will Change in the Future

How the Census Will Change in the Future

by | Dec 26, 2012

Genealogists in search of their family history have reaped great rewards from census records being digitized and made available online on websites like Ancestry.com.

In the future, Americans will have the option to respond to a ‘digital’ enumerator – the Internet.

According to CBS News “For the first time, the Census Bureau is giving U.S. households a chance to respond to government surveys over the Internet, part of a bid to save costs and boost sagging response rates in a digital age.”

Read the rest of the story here.

 

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