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Poll: Just 31 percent know census is required by law
Jan 23, 2010 6:54pm
Very interesting article, I had no idea that census was required by law...I'm glad it is!The article at mytwocensus talks about the survey that Pew Research Center took about the United States Census. Did you know that only 31 percent of the population new that filling out the census form...
Genealogy Simple & Fun has to be put on hold!
Oct 18, 2009 9:44am
As you can see I haven't posted in a while. The time seems to fly by with well intentions of keeping up with this blog but time just doesn't permit me to do that so I have to put this genealogy blog on hold. Genealogy is my passion and will...
Moved Daughter to UNA
Aug 26, 2009 9:17am
After catching up on emails and find the surprise about the award, I have finally have time to let all of you in on what has been happening around my house. Last weekend we moved our daughter up to Florence, Alabama to attend the University of North Alabama. This is...
Daily Reviewer Award
Aug 26, 2009 9:10am
WOW! I got a surprise today. Opened my email and received a very surprising award: "Top 100 Blogs" award from The Daily Reviewer. What a nice honor to see that my genealogy blog has been recognized. It's always a good feeling when you are just a normal person blogging, not...
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Aug 19, 2009 3:00pm
The Alabama Department of Archives and History has finally finished the Alabama Civil War Service Cards File and is available for search A-Z online."This database was created from an 8 x 5 card file maintained by the Alabama Department of Archives and History from the early 1900s until 1982. As...
Been Around But!
Aug 6, 2009 11:55am
As you can see I haven't been around much. Time has gotten away from me and posting has just been put on the back burner. Life has been pretty busy lately so not much time for genealogy. I'm hoping after we get our daughter to the University of North Alabama...
Lafayette Street Cememtery, Decator, AL
Aug 6, 2009 11:33am
On August 1, 2009 the family went to Dector, AL to visit the Civil War walking trails. One of the stops was this cemetery, which you can see from the pictures; it looked like someone with a sledge hammer had come in and destroyed the graves. I have no idea...
First, Second, Cousin, Removed?? What??
Jul 27, 2009 10:43am
Do you get confused when someone says "Your are my Third cousin once removed?" This seems to be the hardest thing to understand. Over at Dick Eastman's site he explains it so you can understand. Take a look!...
Ellis Island
Jul 16, 2009 8:32am
Did you know that the last immigrant into the United States to be processed at Ellis Island arrived in 1954. The little island at the foot of Manhattan remains a symbol of all of America's hopes. In American Passage: The History of Ellis Island (Harper), UMass history professor Vincent J....
Finding NARA Genealogy Records Online
Jul 9, 2009 9:30am
Well, I hope everyone had a great 4th of July celebration. I sure did. Lots of family here to visit for the 1st time and we had a ball. The meaning of family is price lists!Now down to business. I'm trying to catch up on emails and several things of...
Happy 4th of July
Jul 2, 2009 7:34pm
I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July. See everyone next week!...
Windows 7 Coming!
Jun 26, 2009 1:35pm
I received an email today about Windows 7 coming out. Here's what the email said: "Beginning today, June 26, 2009 Microsoft’s newest operating system Windows 7 will officially be available for preorder. To support this launch, two editions, Home Premium and Professional, will be made available for 50% off or...
Great Site I Found: Get 85% off Ink
Jun 24, 2009 1:31pm
I was shopping for ink for my printer and came across this site that gives you up to 85% off ink so I wanted to share this with everyone. In the Genealogy business you have to print a lot so you go through ink like it's water or at least...
Footnote is Uping There Price but Hurry Before August 1st!
Jun 24, 2009 1:16pm
Footnote is increasing their annual membership fee. On August 1, 2009, the cost of a Footnote Annual Membership will increase by $10. However, there is an opportunity to keep your membership costs lowered.In the notice I received, a company representative writes, "To help our current Footnote Members with...
Web Only Friday - Genealogy Books
Jun 19, 2009 11:51am
Genealogy is offering great deals on three of their best-selling genealogical publications. Between now and 11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, June 19, 2009, you can purchase Leonard Ashley's Whats in a Name?, Michael Tepper's American Passenger Arrival Records, and Martha McCartney's Virginia Immigrants and Adventurers, 1607-1635Whats in a Name: Nobody...
The Family History Research Toolkit
Jun 13, 2009 12:48pm
Working on "Genealogy Housekeeping" I just found a site that I had saved and wanted to share. During the years I have had many, many forms that I have used. Some I like and others I have altered but still am not satisfied with. Then I had run across the...
WOW! Time Goes Fast!
Jun 13, 2009 11:42am
Graduation went great and family have left for now. Thing have slowed for a while so am trying hard to get caught up. Just can't believe my kids are all grown and getting ready to leave the nest. I don't seem old enough for all this but fun times are...
Gone For A While
May 27, 2009 9:24am
Wanted to let you all know that I will be gone for a week or so. Things will be pretty exciting around the Evans house for a while. Our daughter is graduating high school tomorrow and family is coming in for a spell.See you all soon!...
Genealogy Memorial Day Sale / Books and/or Cd's
May 21, 2009 11:05am
Genealogy company is having a Memorial Day Sale on their books and cd's. All you have to do is enter code MDS09 in the discount code box on the "Calculate Shipping and Discounts"page during the check-out process.Then you will get 25% off. This sale ends 11:59 PM EDT, Tuesday, May...
Eastman / Victims of a Genealogy E-Mail
May 21, 2009 9:25am
Over at Dick Eastman's Newsletter he has information that I agree with. Every Genealogist should see this. It's a video on genealogy email scams titled: "Video Focuses on Victims of a Genealogy E-Mail Scam". You can go here to read his article then go here to see the video. http://www.stophcommerce.com....
USPS Stamps - Price Increase :(
May 11, 2009 6:14am
Just heard on Good Morning America that the price of stamps have increased to .44 cents.Wish I had know, just bought a book the other day. Needed to mail out letters to courthouses which should of already went. Now I have to go back to the post office for .02...
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