When searching for Birth, Death, and Marriage Records in the United Kingdom the Free BDM index is a good place to start for vital records. You can begin by typing in names, places, and dates or you can go to the page "How best to Search" for some helpful hints before wasting too much time … Continue reading Tuesday’s Research Tip – Free BDM Index for the UK
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Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam
In Memoriam today is in honor of Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944), killed in action during World War Two, in France on 21 August 1944. This photograph was taken at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France, and sent to me via e-mail. The American Battle Monuments Commission webpage states this as a beginning declaration: … Continue reading Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam
Genealogy clubs
The last two weeks in January found me running genealogy workshops at the local library where I've been a volunteer for several years. I had such a nice time teaching folks who had no idea where to start and other folks who have been researching for years but are interested in learning about other resources … Continue reading Genealogy clubs