Julie's Genealogy & History Hub

Just came across an interesting website. Political Graveyard has an extensive listing of politicians and where they are buried. Also contains some biographical and political information. You can search the site or browse. Browsing is available by person (by name, dates, etc.) or place (city/county, cemetery).

Weekly column sharing birth, marriage, and death events for people in my family tree.

There was a lot of genea-blog activity in October. Here’s a roundup of events! Event Host Carnival of Genealogy “I Read it in the News” Creative Gene Smile for the Camera “Funny Bone” Kinexxions Cabinet of Curiosities – 10th Edition Destination: Austin Family Would You Care to Comment? LOOKING4ANCESTORS Carnival of Genealogy “Halloween Hauntings, Fact or Fiction?” Creative Gene Treasure Hunt The Family Curator Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture “Luck of the Irish” West in New England Polish History & Culture Challenge What’s Past is Prologue  

The theme for the 59th edition of the Carnival of Genealogy is Politic & Our Ancestors. Politics has never been really big in my immediate family–we do our duty and vote, but that’s about it. Having said that, I knew there was a governor somewhere in my tree. In search of more information, I found that I have at least three relatives who were considered pioneers in their time with regard to politics.

A new book The Economist Book of Obituaries, has been published.  According to Amazon.com, For more than a decade, The Economist has included unique and original obituaries in a quite popular column. The obituaries are remarkable because of the unpredictable selection of people written about, the surprising lives they led, and the brilliant writing style. This volume gathers two hundred of the best obituaries. The selection for this book ranges far and wide: Syd Barret of Pink Floyd to John Kenneth Galbraith; Pope Jean Paul II to Sony founder Akio […]

Weekly column sharing birth, marriage, and death events for people in my family tree.

Weekly column sharing birth, marriage, and death events for people in my family tree.

I’ve been neglecting my blog the last few days because I’ve been busy trying to start up my new business.  In addition to that, I’ve started two new genea-blogs and have taken over an ILGenWeb site that needs a lot of attention. I’m trying to keep up with my regular posts and carnivals (as time permits).  Please forgive my lack of posts over the next few weeks.