Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research was this past week in Birmingham, AL at Samford University. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot. We had a banquet and David E. Rencher, AG, CG, FIGRS, FUGA, was the Guest Speaker for the banquet. His topic was - What? It’s Not in Salt Lake City?

Legacy just announced upcoming FREE Webinars. Check them out and register early!

In the past I have written about Casefile Clues written by Michael John Neill. He has found that many just getting started could benefit from the same format, but on a beginner level. He has just announced the formation of Casefile Clues for Beginners.

War is not a pretty place, and when you are sick, it is even uglier. During the Civil War, the care of our soldiers was not always met in the best or sanitary conditions. But, the doctors did the best they could with what they had. Here are some links to help you learn more.

Sometimes information given on genealogical documents are only as accurate as the informant’s knowledge and memories. The information given may be incorrect or just part of it is correct; it may not be given in error intentionally, the mistaken facts can lead us as researches in wrong directions.

The Tennessee Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the publication of the Carroll County, TN books. They contain Varied Records, Court Minutes, Tax Records, etc. Come learn more about this exciting new genealogical resource.

FamilySearch is adding FREE new images quite often. Make sure you check back to see what is new. The new images can be distinguished between the records already there by the *Asterick star. Here is what is newly added as of March 30, 2011.

My thoughts today are about pictures. So many times I look at pictures at a family’s home and think to myself, “one day I’ll ask for a copy of this” or “I wonder who is in this picture, one day I will have to figure that out”. Do not delay. Here are tips on getting and sharing photographs.

Does your family have British Roots? A British TV company is making an exciting new show featuring British families and their long lost relatives. Dragonfly TV is looking for families from outside the UK to travel to Great Britain to discover long lost relatives they never knew existed.

Cyndi’s List is one of the most informative and valued genealogical websites that I have used. I had assumed anyone doing family research for any amount of time knew about this list, but I have talked to researchers lately that have not heard of this appreciated website. Check out Cyndi's List!