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GENEALOGY IN THE NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2007 There are many reasons for individuals to become interested in genealogy and numbered at the top of the list is the desire to join a lineage society. The Norman Transcript (OK), September 29, 2007. One of the “firsts” initiated with the 1850 federal census was the creation of a distinctive questionnaire called the mortality schedule. Terre Haute Tribune-Star (IN), September 29, 2007. A half-hidden family history prompted Bliss Broyard to examine her father's mixed racial lineage, which left a legacy of confusion and an interesting story. Taipei Times (Taiwan), September 30, 2007. Read more about this book at : Amazon.com (United States), Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom), and Amazon.ca (Canada). The Madison County (Illinois) Genealogical Society librarian recently created indexes for three county record books that kept track of emancipated "free blacks" in the mid-1800s. Belleville News-Democrat (IL), September 30, 2007. Marcus Taylor's dark skin makes the African origin of his ancestors obvious, but he couldn't narrow his lineage down to a country. The Daily Times (MD), September 27, 2007. The family stories have been sent in for page layout and the history section is about two-thirds complete. Ada Evening News (OK), September 27, 2007. The Monroe County (Wisconsin) Local History Room’s genealogy website has just added the Civil War Veteran Census Index and the Monroe County Biographical Index. The Tomah Journal (WI), September 27, 2007. The first six volumes of a planned series of Southwest Mississippi marriage records are now available. The Clarion-Ledger (MS), September 28, 2007. After 80 years, the Sandy Bay Historical Society (Mass.) owns two historic buildings and a research library to be proud of. Gloucester Times (MA), September 26, 2007. Utah : American Fork residents have a new way to see the area involved in the city's beginnings. Daily Herald (UT), September 27, 2007. The newly-formed Hudson County Genealogical Society (New Jersey) will have their first meeting on Oct. 13. The Hudson Reporter (NJ), September 30, 2007. Black History Month is even more pertinent this year, 200 years after the abolition of the slave trade by the British Parliament. 24 Hour Museum (UK), September 28, 2007. Known surnames in the cemetery: Allen, Bynum, Campbell, Dillon, Fitzgerald, Foster, Harris, Hampton, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Jones, Lyles, Minor, Penchion, Sherrod, Speake, Smith, Smiley, Steward, White, Willard. Times Daily (AL), September 27, 2007. Genealogy associations across Australia have tens of thousands of members. Brisbane Times (Australia), September 22, 2007. Call for Papers for the 2008 Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, which will be held Friday-Sunday, June 27-29, 2008, in Burbank, California. GEN-EVENT, September 22, 2007. For Bennington Museum, more records to help genealogy buffs. Bennington Banner (VT), September 24, 2007. Kingston, Ontario : Queen’s University Archives houses thousands of documents, offering a glimpse of history. The Queen's Journal (Canada), September 25, 2007. House genealogy takes a bit of time and detective work, but it can uncover some fascinating stories about the people who once lived on your little plot. seacoastonline.com (NH and ME), September 21, 2007. Genealogy has become a global obsession - but Australians might be losing access to valuable records. Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), September 21, 2007. Is combining all genealogy data too scary? It's all relative. Computerworld (US), September 21, 2007. State officials plan to move the Fleming County court records to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives in Frankfort. Lexington Herald-Leader (KY), September 22, 2007. Access to articles (including obituaries, wedding announcements, etc.) will now be free from 1987 forward, as well as everything prior to 1923 (1851-1922) which is in the public domain. About Genealogy, September 19, 2007. The Library in Manchester houses some of the most significant books and manuscripts ever produced. 24 Hour Museum (UK), September 19, 2007. Court records are being removed from all Kentucky counties to be stored at the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives. The Ledger Independent (KY), September 20, 2007. The mystery of a cast-iron coffin found by utility workers in Washington, D.C., has followed a meandering path to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Intelligencer Journal (PA), September 21, 2007. Google Docs & Spreadsheets as an easy (and free!) way for members to transcribe documents and get them ready for posting online. About Genealogy (US), September 17, 2007. Scotland : Residents of Dundee’s West End today formed the Western Cemetery Association in a bid to restore the historic graveyard to its former glory. Evening Telegraph (SCT), September 18, 2007. Tracing roots reveals inventor who created bumper for Model A cars. Times Union (NY), September 19, 2007. Deed books, map books, land records, migration patterns and much more are all part of the 54 books of information abstracted and written by Carrie Eldridge. The Ironton Tribune (OH), September 19, 2007. Genetic testing to research your family tree is controversial and confusing, so tread carefully before forking over the typical fee of $100 to $400. The Indianapolis Star (IN), September 17, 2007. The project will collect approximately 1,500-2,000 DNA samples and related multi-generation pedigree charts. GEN (NY), September 17, 2007. Trees or other landmarks that we use to guide us in cemeteries today may disappear with time. GPS markings are more reliable. Bangor Daily News (ME), September 17, 2007. Brighton and Hove Council and East Sussex County Council could join forces to create a new multimillion-pound archive centre. 24 Hour Museum (UK), September 17, 2007. This page lists new NARA microfilm publications issued in 2007. NARA Web site (US), Updated September 17, 2007. Tyre Yancey and his wife, Jane, are photographing farm buildings in the countryside before they vanish. Daily News-Record (VA), September 15, 2007. Brynn Konkel turned 3 months old Friday and became the 111th person in her family to wear an heirloom dress. The Lawrence Journal-World (KS), September 16, 2007. Simple DNA test can restore link to Africa shattered by slavery. The Indianapolis Star (IN), September 16, 2007. The Mendenhall family has left its mark on Palomar Mountain, exemplified by the Mendenhall Valley. San Diego Union-Tribune (CA), September 16, 2007. As a study warns of the shocks in store when we research our family trees, Telegraph genealogist Nick Barratt shares some secrets. The Telegraph (UK), September 14, 2007. From World War II soldiers to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, more people are sharing their own memories to bring the past back to life. US News and World Report (US), September 14, 2007. The National Archives’ collection of nonconformist birth, death and marriage records dating back to 1567 have been put online for the first time. 24 Hour Museum (UK), September 14, 2007. Botetourt County (Virginia) has its own treasure trove waiting to be discovered. ourvalley.org (VA). Newspapers are full of information that is vital to genealogists. Deseret Morning News (UT), September 13, 2007. All exhibitions listed below are free and open to the public. NARA press release (US), September 13, 2007. The National Genealogical Society established the Rubincam Youth Award in 1986. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2008. GEN-EVENT, September 13, 2007. Archives accepted in lieu of tax: family and estate papers of the Harcourt family, Viscounts Harcourt, and papers of Sir Richard Francis Burton, explorer. News from the National Archives (UK), September 13, 2007. FamilyLink.com, a free, social networking site for genealogists, announced its launch today of Family Tree Viewer, allowing individuals to upload their family tree and expand it with the help of local genealogists from all over the world. WordVitalRecords.com press release (UT), September 13, 2007. Family tree boom unlocks secrets some may rather not have known. Daily Mail (UK), September 12, 2007. Florida: The newly-formed Hernando Preservation Foundation has begun its official campaign to recruit members and raise money. Hernando Today (FL), September 12, 2007. In October, in celebration of National Genealogy Month, Filipino-American Heritage Month, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the National Archives will feature a series of programs highlighting related records from National Archives holdings. NARA press release (US), September 12, 2007. Someone's family tree led the producers to the Haverhill, Massachusetts historic house, but they are not revealing the star's identity. The Eagle-Tribune (MA), September 13, 2007. Footnote.com will also include Papers of the Constitutional Congress and Copybooks of George Washington’s Correspondence. Footnote press release (UT), September 11, 2007. Information about hundreds of people buried in Madison, Alabama will soon be accessible from anywhere in the world, thanks to the efforts of a Madison Boy Scout. Huntsville Times (AL), September 12, 2007. Copac is the UK national union catalogue which gives free access to the merged online catalogues of the members of the Consortium of Research Libraries. ManagingInformation.com (UK), September 12, 2007. The yellowed compilation of newspaper clippings and handwritten notes once belonged to the Neosho, Missouri DAR. It dates back to 1932. Neosho Daily News (MO), September 12, 2007. Efforts by the internationally renowned actor John Hurt to trace his family roots to the descendants of Westport House have ended in failure. The Mayo News (Ireland), September 11, 2007. 120 men, women and children were massacred on another dark, but lesser-known September 11th - Sept. 11, 1857. Cincinati Post (OH), September 11, 2007. Saline County, Kansas voter registration books that previously had been locked away in storage will land at the Salina Public Library. Salina Journal (KS), September 11, 2007. Glaswegians who lived through the Swinging Sixties will have the opportunity to be part of the city’s new Riverside Transport Museum. 24 Hour Museum (UK), September 11, 2007. WorldVitalRecords.com launches first Latin American database, Familias-Argentinas.com.ar WordVitalRecords.com press release (UT), September 11, 2007. DNA-related testing services firm Sorenson Genomics announced that it is expanding its facilities to increase capacity five-fold. Forensic Magazine (NH), September 10, 2007. After a journey of 62 years and thousands of miles, the log book of a deceased World War II fighter pilot has landed safely in the arms of his kin. Salt Lake Tribune (UT), September 10, 2007. Lindon's Footnote Inc. looks to make historical records and photos available through the Internet. Salt Lake Tribune (UT), September 10, 2007. BBC1's genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? returned last night with more than 6 million viewers tuning in. The Guardian (UK), September 7, 2007. In order for your research to be considered valid and not ancestral fiction, you need to include a citation for every detail that isn't common knowledge. Albuquerque Tribune (NM), September 6, 2007. Cook County, Illinois records such as birth and death certificates and marriage licenses will be available beginning in January on one searchable Web site. Chicago Tribune (IL), September 6, 2007. Last February the National Archives and Records Administration proposed to raise its reproduction fees for records orders. Clarion-Ledger (MS), September 7, 2007. The annual Open Day of the Oxfordshire Family History Society takes place Saturday 22 September 2007. GEN-EVENTS, September 7, 2007. For many centuries, Mongolians have held an ongoing fascination in genealogy, with some family and clan names stretching back as far as the 10th Century (AD). Press release (Utah and Mongolia), September 5, 2007. Garda M. Hodgson has completed her 500 page book on the descendants of John Power and Mary Holloway. The Lufkin Daily News (TX), September 5, 2007. Lisa Abbott, like so many others, had been adopted at birth and raised away from the tribe’s cultural traditions. North Kitsap Herald (WA), September 5, 2007. The winners and highly commended entries in a national competition to make spectacular treasures from public libraries available via the web were announced at the British Library on September 4 2007. 24 Hour Museum (UK), September 5, 2007. Gene map goes beyond previous effort, determines order of virtually every letter of code in an individual. Austin American-Statesman (TX), September 4, 2007. The BBC is to launch a magazine and web spin-off of its genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?. The Guardian (UK), September 4, 2007. The Franklin County, Missouri Commissioner already has begun the task of gathering the names, photos and brief biographies of veterans using genealogy and military databases. The Missourian (MO), September 4, 2007. October 20, 2007 - "Illinois: The Way West, Tracing Your Migrating Ancestors" Fall 2007 conference of the Illinois State Genealogical Society. GEN-EVENTS, September 4, 2007. When Catherine Slaney discovered her black roots, she decided to dig them up. Raised as a white woman, she had no idea where her ancestors came from and what colour they were. Chatham Daily News (ON), September 1, 2007. For genealogists, finding an ancestor or relative who was placed in an orphanage can be a challenge. Terre Haute Tribune-Star (IN), September 1, 2007. An online cemetery is proving a valuable tool for New Zealanders keen to trace their family history. tvnz.co.nz (New Zealand), September 2, 2007. Paleography, or the study of early handwriting, can be a fascinating and frustrating aspect of genealogical research. 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