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All the Cemetery Symbols Explained and Translated
Cemeteries and Cemetery Symbols is a fascinating blog which is “Exploring the meaning of cemetery symbols and other graveyard mysteries. For genealogy sleuths, taphophiles and goth kids.” For the genealogist fascinated with cemeteries and their symbolism, this blog is a … Continue reading
Michigan History Online Resources at the Thompson Library of Ithaca
The Thompson Home Public Library of Ithaca, Michigan has extensive information and resources on Michigan and Michigan History to help you research your family in Michigan. Some highlights applicable to my family research of Michigan include: Library of Michigan Genealogy … Continue reading
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Kessler’s Genealogy Software Reviews
Louis Kessler’s Genealogy Software Links features a wide range of reviews and information on various genealogy programs, including free, paid, and online programs. Kessler also features information on various utility programs and add-on for genealogy programs. If you are shopping … Continue reading
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Roots Television: Genealogy on Internet Television
About Genealogy and The Genealogue announced the latest in Internet television (InternetTV): Roots Television. Kimberly Powell of About Genealogy describes it as: The latest addition to InternetTV, Roots Television is an online channel, with short video segments and frequently updated … Continue reading
350 Years of Jewish Life in America
The US Library of Congress has a new online exhibition called “From Haven to Home – 350 years of Jewish Life in America”, put together from their physical exhibition that is now closed at the Library. The exhibition features more … Continue reading
Family History and Genealogy Open Source Software
Looking for some free, open source software for genealogy and family history research? Check out the list of Genealogy Projects on Sourceforge.net. Sourceforge.net is home to software developers from all over the world working on many projects for all types … Continue reading
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Descendants of King David to Meet in Jerusalem
The Jerusalem Post reported recently on an amazing meeting coming up soon. A meeting of the descendants of King David are getting together in Jerusalem in May of next year. They say they are descendants of King David. They have … Continue reading
History of the USS Arizona
My grandfather, Howard W. West, serviced on the USS Arizona in the 1920s. Going through his photograph album from that time period, as well as his USS Arizona Log Book (1924-1925), I still found I have so little information to … Continue reading
Wilson’s Comparison of Genealogy Software Programs
While it might be slightly out of date, Richard Wilson’s Comparison of Genealogy Software Programs is a good review and comparison of the various family history and genealogy software programs available. He compares Ancestral Quest, Family Tree Legends, Family Tree … Continue reading
List of Online Searchable Death Indexes
Online Searchable Death Indexes for the USA is a great resource for a variety of links to online resources and indexes for researching death records from obituaries, cemeteries and the Social Security Death Index for various states and counties within … Continue reading
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