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GENEALOGY IN THE NEWS - JULY 2005

  • Washington Territory's pioneer news is online
    The Washington State Library's online archives now offer 184 microfilmed editions of three pioneer newspapers. Seattle Post Intelligencer, July 30, 2005.

  • Stirring up the gene pool
    Maori culture is infused with stories of movement and migration, exploration and settlement ... But now scientists want to step around the mythology and tell a different story, using the DNA of Maori and other indigenous people. New Zealand Herald (NZ), July 30, 2005.

  • Genealogy project shows Washington Parish Library (Louisiana) is taking the lead to serve patrons
    Employees at the local library are utilizing today's modern technology to spearhead an aggressive genealogy indexing project. Bogalusa Daily News (LA), July 28, 2005.

  • National Daughters of the Union Veterans convention in North Iowa
    Members must prove they are a descendent of a Union Civil War veteran by presenting a pay stub or mustering out record and a detailed genealogy The Globe Gazette (IA), July 27, 2005.

  • Britain's Finest Treasure
    Domesday Book, on permanent display in the museum at The National Archives, has been voted Britain’s Finest Treasure in a poll carried out by Channel Five and Radio Times. News from The National Archives (UK), July 26, 2005.

  • Thanks for help with cemetery project
    Nevada : The Churchill County Cemetery Board would like to thank the Fallon Genealogy Club members for their help in creating a database of the Cemetery Receipts 1951-1983 and the Cemetery Index of Graves. Lahontan Valley News (NV), July 23, 2005.

  • Clerk's office holds many stories in form of records
    The Dickenson County Clerk's office (Virginia) holds many stories, from marriages to divorces and criminal records to land records. And almost all of it is open to the public. Coalfield.com (VA), July 20, 2005.

  • The digital detective
    Dr. Fitzpatrick is the author of "Forensic Genealogy," a primer that shows the hobbyists and hardcore alike what can be achieved by applying the investigative techniques of forensic science to genealogy. The Irish Echo (US), July 20, 2005.

  • Museum targets November opening
    Indiana : The Wabash County Historical Museum prepares for its official opening on Nov. 18. The second floor, expected to open June 2006, will include a section for genealogy and the research of Wabash County History. Wabash Plain Dealer (IN), July 18, 2005.

  • Basque is flavor of the day in Reno
    With the recent allocation of $250,000 by the state Legislature to create a Basque Genealogy Center at UNR, the Basque culture will continue to thrive in Northern Nevada. Reno Gazette Journal (NV), July 17, 2005.

  • What's New at the Hamilton County Genealogical Website
    What's new at the Hamilton County Tennessee Genealogical Society Website (http://hctgs.org/) since April 11, 2005. The Chattanoogan (TN), July 17, 2005.

  • Photo-essay of Lewis County (Kentucky) history published
    With Wednesday's release of Images of America: Lewis County, a photo-essay from Arcadia Publishing, a local area has been put on the map for what is considered historic America. The Ledger Independent (KY), July 18, 2005.
    Read more about this book at : Amazon.com (United States), and Amazon.ca (Canada)

  • One-of-a-kind reunion to be held
    Descendents of Jonas Duea, an emigrant leader in the establishment of Roland during the mid 1800s, are gathering in Roland to celebrate the sesquicentennial of Jonas Duea's settlement in Iowa. Nevada Journal (IA), July 14, 2005.

  • Indiana Museum hopes to make national impact
    The plans for the 120,000 square foot multi-million dollar museum call for a full chronicling of African-American life, for sharing stories of days past and for building toward the future. WTHR (IN), July 13, 2005.

  • Photos and bios sought for Hall of Heroes
    Talladega County, Alabama : The Public Library Board has issued a renewed appeal for photos and information to be displayed in the Hall of Heroes, a portion of the new library wing now under construction. Daily Home (AL), July 14, 2005.

  • Summer Prologue Magazine Focuses On End of World War II 60 Years Ago
    The Summer Prologue also examines how the border between the United States and Mexico was determined in the 1840s and in the 1890s. Prologue is the Quarterly of the National Archives and Records Administration. NARA Press Release, July 8, 2005.

  • Clinton woman leads charge to the past in honoring War of 1812 ancestor
    Clinton, Illinois : Marjorie Devore recently lead a group of more than 50 family, friends and well-wishers to Randolph Cemetery to honor Col. Andrew Wallace, a veteran of the War of 1812. Herald & Review (IL), July 10, 2005.

  • Author to discuss family's search for 'promised land'
    Fifteen years ago when Grant Clothier, Prairie Village, Kan., began publishing family newsletters, he had no idea it would prompt him into writing a book. Cass County Democrat Missourian (MO), July 8, 2005.
    Seeking The Promised Land: Portraits Of The Chancy Clothier Family is available at : Amazon.com (United States), Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom), and Amazon.ca (Canada)

  • Climbing the family tree : Organization helps with info hunt
    African American Genealogical Research Inc. is a nonprofit organization, based in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area, that provides a free resource for black genealogical research. The Free Lance-Star (VA), July 7, 2005.

  • National Archives Internet Site Gets a New Look
    On Wednesday, July 20, 2005, the National Archives and Records Administration launched a new, more user-friendly public web site. NARA Press Release, July 6, 2005.

  • Virtual Town Hall Announces New Online Cemetery Management Service For Municipal Governments
    The new online program allows municipalities to more efficiently manage their town’s cemetery services and offers consumers the opportunity to conduct genealogy research with ease. Press release, July 5, 2005.

  • VA sets high standards for maintaining grave sites
    Honoring deceased soldiers and according them dignity in death is what the Veterans Administration expects for those buried in national cemeteries. Daily Journal (MS), July 4, 2005.

  • A legend which linked us to a hero
    Adrian Ward had his doubts when he heard a family story linking him to the Norfolk hero Horatio Nelson. norfolkroots24.co.uk, July 5, 2005.

  • Digging for heritage turns up glass roots
    A search for her past has led Mary Lane of Paris, Texas to half way around the world — to 15th century Germany and a connection with the historic Greiner glass making family. The Paris News (TX), July 3, 2005.

  • Collection effort aimed at family Bible records
    The Marion Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Washington County Arkansas Genealogical Society — that are joining with the Fayetteville Public Library to collect Bible records for preservation. Northwest Arkansas Times (AR), July 4, 2005.

  • Gaineville writer's work on Internet
    Gainesville writer Lowell Ray McCormack was recently advised that her story, How Times Have Changed, is the 100th story to be published on the Texas State Historical Society's "My Texas" web site. Herald Democrat (TX), July 1, 2005.

  • Lives in Pictures: Producing Video Biographies
    Video biographies come in many different flavors, ranging from photo montages to full-blown A&E-style productions, complete with interviews, voiceovers, and old film footage. EMediaLive.com (US), July 1, 2005.

  • Ramey cousins reunion
    The 26th Ramey Cousins Reunion was held at West Burns Run on Lake Texoma, Texas June 12 in honor of Jacob and Etta (Cox) Ramey. Herald Democrat (TX), July 1, 2005.

  • Meigs County Researchers To Be On “History Detectives”
    The popular PBS series "History Detectives" will feature genealogy experts from Meigs County, Tenn., in an episode titled "Cherokee Bible". The Chattanoogan, July 11, 2005.



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