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GENEALOGY IN THE NEWS - JUNE 2006

  • ITV greenlights celebrity genealogy series
    You Don't Know You're Born will follow well-known personalities as they trace their family tree and then take on their ancestor's job. Digital Spy (UK), June 29, 2006.

  • The history bloke
    History has got hip. And genealogy is getting radical. Popular history's poster boy, Tony Robinson, explains why the past means so much to the present. BBC News Magazine (UK), June 29, 2006.

  • Elizabeth surgeon writes history of city’s first (and only) Jewish mayor
    In 'The Grandees of New Jersey,' Neil Rosenstein pieces together David Naar’s history and that of his brothers, their descendants, and their relatives. David Naar served as mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey from 1842 to 1845. New Jersey Jewish News (NJ), June 29, 2006.

  • NY keeping up with Welsh Joneses
    The story of Welsh immigration to the United States is being told in a three-month exhibition in New York. BBC News (UK), June 26, 2006.

  • Following naming patterns tricky
    The point at which we lose our balance may be when we jump to conclusions because it appears the family is coming together so nicely. Bangor Daily News (ME), June 26, 2006.

  • Ancestry site set to trigger visitor boom
    A Website helping Americans find their roots is tipped to create a boom in Welsh visitor numbers as they trace their family trees back here. Western Mail (Wales), June 26, 2006.

  • Yearbooks as Collectibles
    Mention "yearbook" to a collector, and the words "How much is it worth?" immediately come to mind. School yearbooks have become hot collectibles. AuctionBytes.com, June 25, 2006.

  • Provo online genealogy subscription service expands tools to research and preserve family history
    Researching family history has never been easier, thanks to a $50 million investment by a small Provo company to compile what it describes as the most comprehensive genealogical database to date. Daily Herald (UT), June 25, 2006.

  • A rich heritage
    Reunion in Conover, North Carolina brings Cline family members together from far and wide. Hickory Daily Record (NC), June 26, 2006.

  • Research brings back memories of ancestors
    Ira Shain was born July 1, 1870, in Gallatin County, Ill., to Howell Thomas and Susan Caroline Minor Shain. He married Emma Smith on April 5, 1899, in White County, Ill. The Norman Transcript (OK), June 25, 2006.

  • Tracking the dead:It's more than a hobby
    Florida : An unconventional historian is cataloging cemeteries and learning more about Pasco county's history with each grave site. He has learned about his own family, too. St. Petersburg Times (FL), June 25, 2006.

  • Celebrating 100 years
    “A Century of Memories,” a 560-page book commemorating the history of St. Mary Catholic Parish in Montrose, Colorado, includes pictures, genealogy, historical information and newspaper clips. Montrose Daily Press (CO), June 24, 2006.

  • Bullet canceled letter home Historian will give tour
    Col. John Carlton Higginbotham, a Virginian who died in 1864's Battle of Spotsylvania Court House, is the highest-ranking soldier interred in Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery. The Free Lance-Star (VA), June 24, 2006.

  • Local groups teaming up to gather Bible records
    Arkansas : The Daughters of the American Revolution and the Washington County Genealogical Society are working with public libraries to collect and preserve Bible records. Northwest Arkansas Times (AR), June 22, 2006.

  • Provo Company Digitizes 130 Years of Census Records
    Ancestry.com spent a fortune to digitize names from 130 years of census records. KSL-TV (UT), June 22, 2006.

  • MacFamilyTree grows to version 4.3.0
    Only Mac Software has updated MacFamilyTree, genealogy software for Mac OS X, to version 4.3.0, which adds a new Genogram view. MacsimumNews.com, June 23, 2006.

  • Family tree 'shows genetic influence on career choice'
    A surprising number of people using family tree websites to trace their ancestors are discovering that they have ended up in the same jobs as forebears they never knew existed. The Times (UK), June 24, 2006.

  • Online census data is genealogy treasure trove
    Back in 1930, Tom Hanks' grandfather chased squirrels for a living, Walt Disney lived in an $8,000 Los Angeles home, and Elvis Presley's family didn't own a radio. San Francisco Chronicle (CA), June 22, 2006.

  • New Ways to Dig For Your Roots Online
    Old family history records, from census information to draft cards, are now flooding the Internet thanks to new technology that makes it easier for companies to put fragile historical documents online. Wall Street Journal (US), June 22, 2006.

  • Second coming : The Woman I Am by Helen Reddy
    Helen Reddy spends the first third of her memoir indulging her passion for genealogy, discussing three generations of Australian Reddy predecessors. Bay Area Reporter (CA), June 22, 2006.
    Read more about this book at : Amazon.com (United States), Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom), and Amazon.ca (Canada)

  • Church Records in Family History Research
    Church records rank among the very best genealogical records available and were generally kept in a much earlier time period than were civil vital records. The Global Gazette (Canada), June 23, 2006.

  • Don't delay research on your family tree
    French-Canadian research continues to hold the No. 1 position here in the Pioneer Valley. Irish, Italian and Polish research continues to increase. The Republican (MA), June 21, 2006.

  • Mushka revels in ancestry
    What started out as an interest in her family genealogy has turned into membership in a very exclusive group for Joan Mushka : the United Empire Loyalist. Regina Leader Post (SK), June 20, 2006.

  • The Ultimate in Genealogy : It’s scientific
    Book Review : 'Before the Dawn' is beautifully done, a grand genealogy of modern humanity, rooted in fact but spiced with an appropriate measure of speculation and hypothesis. National Review (US), June 20, 2006.
    Read more about this book at : Amazon.com (United States), Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom), and Amazon.ca (Canada)

  • Pastor restores old family cemetery
    Monroe, Georgia : Once overgrown with weeds, the 141-year-old Jones cemetery was nearly left to decay. Walton Tribune (GA), June 18, 2006.

  • Lincoln didn't free W.Va. slaves
    West Virginia broke away from Virginia and joined a war to end legal slavery, but legal slavery lasted longer in West Virginia than in Virginia. West Virginia Record (WV), June 17, 2006.

  • You never know what’s lurking in family tree
    You never can tell what scoundrels you might find lurking in the branches of your family tree. The Times and Democrat (SC), June 16, 2006.

  • Gene search finds surprises on family tree
    A Florida accountantwas told recently that he was a direct descendant of Genghis Khan, the Mongol warrior who conquered an empire in Europe and Asia in the 13th century. Journal Star (NE), June 12, 2006.

  • Kennedy Presidential Library Announces Ground Breaking Initiative to Permanently Preserve the Archives of JFK
    EMC Corporation and National Archives Partner to Make JFK’s Presidential Papers Accessible Worldwide through Web. NARA Press Release, June 9, 2006.

  • Greatness in your genes? DNA test may give answer
    No sooner had news surfaced last week of the genetic link between an accounting professor in Florida and Genghis Khan than the celebrity ancestor one-upmanship began. International Herald Tribune (France), June 11, 2006.

  • Some family history can be tapped online
    Don't overlook the Family History Library Catalog, available on Web site maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, www.familysearch.org. Bangor Daily News (ME), June 12, 2006.

  • DNA testing filling in blanks for blacks
    About 200 black Denver-area residents who have taken the DNA ancestry test in recent months. Rocky Mountain News (CO), June 12, 2006.

  • Early Australian Electoral Rolls
    Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies Inc. has released Volume 2 of the Early Australian Electoral Rolls which covers Victoria 1903, Queensland 1903, South Australia 1909. AUS-GEN-EVENTS-L, June 9, 2006.

  • DNA workshop upends notion of race for many
    Students learn true genetic heritage and debunk family tales. San Francisco Chronicle (CA), June 11, 2006.

  • Hendrickses descend on Eugene park
    Oregon : Spurred by a mutual interest in genealogy, descendants and relatives of brothers James and Caswell Hendricks assembled for an afternoon picnic at Eugene's first city park, which bears their name. The Register-Guard (OR), June 11, 2006.

  • Linking on to family history
    Seventh graders throughout Israel, usually of bar-mitzva or bat-mitzva age, work on a roots project for a few months during the school year. Jerusalem Post (Israel), June 12, 2006.

  • Commission Recommends $3.1 Million in Grants for Documentary Editing and Archival Projects
    At its Spring meeting, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) recommended to the Archivist of the United States grants of $3.1 million for 54 projects in 25 states and the District of Columbia. NARA Press Release, June 6, 2006.

  • Reunion inspires visitors to delve into family history
    The marathon may be the main draw to the sixth annual Hatfield-McCoy Reunion Festival, but people from far and wide spend the hours prior to the main event trying to find their own connection to the infamous feuding families. Appalachian News-Express (KY), June 10, 2006.

  • Provo Labs and Everton Publishing Announce Partnership to Promote Shared Genealogical Services and Content
    Provo Labs is pleased to announce a partnership with Everton Publishing, a genealogical industry leader in continuing education, research, and publishing. Press release (UT), June 8, 2006.

  • Provo Labs Re“Vital”izes WorldVitalRecords.com
    Provo Labs announced today its plans to become the number two player in the genealogy industry. Press release (UT), June 8, 2006.

  • Eagle Scouts present genealogy projects to Laurel-Jones County Library
    One of the projects involved cleaning up the Good Hope Cemetery in Sandersville (Mississippi) and recording the information on the tombstones for future researchers. Leader Call (MS), June 8, 2006.

  • Armstrong history now on Internet
    Pennsylvania : Several historical societies are using a modern approach to promoting Armstrong County’s history: the Internet. Leader Times (PA), June 5, 2006.

  • Identity Thieves Preying On The Deceased
    It is hard to imagine thieves are lurking, scouring the obituaries for the recently departed. San Diego 10 News (CA).

  • Historical society to explore immigration connections
    A special international conference, "Three Centuries of Ulster-American History, Tradition and Shared Experience," will be held June 28 to July 1 at the East Tennessee Historical Society. Mountain Press (TN), June 7, 2006.

  • Couple has photographed more than 100,000 graves
    In the last year and a half, Larry and Linda Kopet have taken over 100,000 pictures of headstones in 903 cemeteries covering 60 of Wisconsin's 72 counties - for free. They are placed on the USGenWeb site. Watertown Daily Times (WI), June 3, 2006.

  • 500-page Hermon history is a treasure
    "Hermon, Maine Then and Now," was published last fall by authors Mary Gaudreau, Rosanne Gray and Bernice Heath. Bangor Daily News (ME), June 5, 2006.

  • Brothers hope former Dunkard church can be saved from demolition
    The building was constructed in Muscatine, Iowa as a Dunkard church by the Yeater family more than a century ago. Few such churches remain standing. Muscatine Journal (IA), June 2, 2006.

  • Moving History Forward
    The past is becoming digitally present in our libraries. Library Journal (US), June 1, 2006.

  • Union County Historical and Genealogy Society to hold museum ribbon cutting, grand opening
    The Union County (Illinois) Historical and Genealogy Society has a few artifacts members say would make the Smithsonian green with envy. The Southern Illinoisan (IL), June 2, 2006.



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