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Reminder – Entries for the NGS Family History Writing Contest are Due 12/31

Don’t forget, entries for the National Genealogical Society’s Family History Writing Contest are due by December 31.  This annual contest is open to NGS members.  The winner receives a trip to the next NGS conference and their manuscript may be published in the NGS Quarterly.  […]

Orphan Photo #168

This photo of an unidentified young man, was taken before 1897/1898 when the numbering system in Indianapolis changed.  William Simpson, photographer, is found at 94-1/2 E. Washington prior to the change, and 148 E. Washington after the change.

Friday Finds – 10/04/13

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.

Genealogy By the States – Week 39 – North Dakota

Lots of very distant cousins ended up in North Dakota, but most of my “research” is based on information from another researcher.  So instead of discussing that, I thought I’d take a look at some websites related to North Dakota genealogy or history. Sadly, I […]

Orphan Photo #167

So adorable, I just love this little guy.  Too bad we don’t know who he is!

Friday Finds – 09/27/13

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.

Genealogy By the States – Week 38 – Colorado

  Back in 2011, I wrote about a new development pertaining to the research of Philip Rottman in And all the Stars Aligned.  Basically, I discovered that there was some truth to a notation my grandmother made about Philip and a story my cousin Barbara […]

New Irish Newspaper Collection at Findmypast.com

I received the following press release yesterday from Findmypast.com announcing a new collection of Irish newspapers from 1820-1926.  Details below. New Online Irish Newspapers Make Ireland’s History Searchable Titles cover all four provinces of Ireland with articles dating 1820-1926 LOS ANGELES (Sept. 23, 2013) – […]

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Julie Cahill Tarr, Accredited Genealogist

Through my Genealogy In Action brand, I provide action-based education to genealogists looking to enhance their research skills. Through my company Brass Oak Genealogy, I provide research consulting, editing, and record retrieval services.

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