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July 2013 Blog Posts (10)

Moore, McClain, and Rose Familys from Wolfe Cty, KY

I am working on family tree---My grandpa Richard Moore, born in 1885, His mother was Eliza Moore (not for sure who the father was-told it was William Rose) and Eliza's mother was Nancy McClain and dad James Moore. Any info you have on this, please let me know. Thanks!

Added by Dolly C. Bair on July 29, 2013 at 8:24pm — 1 Comment

Findmypast.com.au releases new military records ahead of WWI centenary

Gallantry and bravery of servicemen highlighted in detailed records

Sydney, 23 July, 2013: In the lead-up to the…

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Added by Gena Philibert Ortega on July 29, 2013 at 9:50am — No Comments

Smarts of Eckford, Roxburgh

I am doing research into my family Smart. Originally from Roxburgh I have gone as far back as 1703 with John Smart ba 8 Aug 1703 . wife Elizabeth Oliver ba 5 Oct 1701.Married in Crailing 12 May 1733. Anyone have more information going further back

Added by Helen Langdon on July 29, 2013 at 2:07am — No Comments

Explore new records in Ancestry's updated New England collections.

Added by Tammy Mellard Wheeler on July 19, 2013 at 9:49pm — No Comments

A Plug for Cousin Bill West,

A plug for Cousin (distant, Bill West) is worthy of mentioning here. For those concerned about preserving data and sharing information one should read what Bill wrote 16 July 2013 at this site.

West in New England: BLOG AS BACKUP

Having been blogging for quite some time and…

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Added by Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico on July 18, 2013 at 5:49pm — No Comments

Our Culture of Drive

There’s an old joke:

A Texan is talking with an Israeli and comparing the size of Texas to the size of Israel. He says, “when I get in my car, I can drive for hours and not get to the end of my ranch.” The Israeli says, “I had a car like that once too.”

Most of the people I know drive and take their driving for granted. Unless you live in a packed urban area where the cost of keeping a car outweighs the access it will provide, most people have a car, or two, or sometimes three. I…

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Added by Stefani Twyford on July 16, 2013 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Saturday Night Fun, Ray Dee Jones Sr data.

A. Ray Dee Jones Sr was born 1913, May 19 in Waterloo, Iowa. Blackhawk County.

Year 1913 Calendar – United States

Today in History for 19th May 1913 | HistoryOrb.com

B. What has happened in recorded history on his birthdate, day and month?

Events: United States

1. …

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Added by Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico on July 14, 2013 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Roots Magic Just Got Better.

Roots Magic just got better or I am finally catching up. Bruce Buzbee has a site for it on google +.

It offers information about free Webinar's and how to transfer data from PAF to Roots Magic.

It offers information about FT Software, sharing. It seems to have a terrific amount of information if your in need of help.

(56) RootsMagic Users -…

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Added by Susi (Susan C Jones) Pentico on July 7, 2013 at 4:58pm — No Comments

Shoebox Mobile App from Ancestry.com

The Shoebox Mobile App has been recently updated and is better than ever for family historians. This free photo scanning app allows you to take high quality photos, edit, date your photos, map the location, tag family members and more. With a free registration to Ancestry.com, the mobile app will upload images directly to specific ancestors on your Ancestry.com tree. You can upload photos right at the cemetery,…

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Added by Gena Philibert Ortega on July 4, 2013 at 9:35am — No Comments

Unlock the Past Cruises (international) launched

Adelaide, South Australia, 25 June 2013 - Unlock the Past announces Unlock the Past Cruises, an international program of history and genealogy cruises. This…

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Added by Gena Philibert Ortega on July 1, 2013 at 8:00am — No Comments