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Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903, The Sad Side of Genealogy

Wow, what a tragic story. Over 600 people died in what remains the deadliest theater fire in the United States.... read more: http://bit.ly/fzX0IR

Added by Illya Daddezio on December 8, 2010 at 11:12am — No Comments

When Wedding Bells Ring, Genealogists Listen

Everyone loves a good wedding; whether it's the ceremony or the reception that follows, there's usually something for everyone to enjoy. However, for genealogists weddings represent the merger of two family trees. More... http://bit.ly/d1BSEs

Added by Illya Daddezio on November 20, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Genealogists Really do Improve with Age!

After you've been researching your family history for a dozen or so years, it's easy to forget that in the process you've probably become a better genealogist. More... http://bit.ly/afD5hV

Added by Illya Daddezio on November 19, 2010 at 9:23am — No Comments

Genealogists Still Like Books, Right?

Seems the focus these days is always on databases, but we also need tools to help us locate items which haven't been transformed into searchable data. http://bit.ly/dkQd0S

- illya

Added by Illya Daddezio on November 18, 2010 at 10:34am — No Comments

War Ration Book Collection Reaches 10,000 Name Milestone

Back on September 12, 2006, I scanned my first World War II Food Ration Book, and today, the ten thousandth book hit the bed of my scanner! http://bit.ly/9VSQTL



Added by Illya Daddezio on November 17, 2010 at 5:45pm — No Comments

The Genealogy News - Free Service

This service, which I launched last week, is available Online or via E-Mail (daily or weekly), and highlights new resources and information of interest to genealogists from a variety of sources. It's a convenient and efficient way to keep up with all of the latest news stories, transcriptions, press releases and popular blogger posts.…



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Added by Illya Daddezio on July 11, 2010 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Become a Genealogy Today Fan on Facebook

This afternoon, I rebuilt my Genealogy Today page at Facebook to highlight some of the key features of the site. If you're Facebook user, I'd appreciate you taking a look and considering becoming a fan.

Genealogy Today | Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Genealogy-Today/46884140550

Added by Illya Daddezio on April 19, 2010 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (28/Mar/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

American Friendly Society Officers - American Friendly Society, Incorporated Under Massachusetts Laws, 1889, For Men between Ages 18 and 55 years. Supreme Office, No. 20 Beacon Street, Boston, Mass. [This item is undated]

Algard's School 1911-12…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on March 29, 2010 at 12:57am — No Comments

Emphera Items Posted Online Saturday, March 27, 2010

# J. Newman and Sons, Undated, Trade Card

# Mease, Chas, 1911, Cradle Roll Birthday Greeting

# Deranja, Ann, 1965, Obituary Clipping

# Rothermel, Laura, 1898, Certificate of Confirmation

# Sanders, Rachel, Undated, Photograph

# Keeling, C. F., 1936, Political Campaign Card

# Eyrich, Elias, 1878, Marriage Certificate

# Beverly Hills O. E. S., 1949, Installation of Officers

# Fannie Farmer Cooking Class, Undated, Postcard

# Schrack, Sallie, 1896,…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on March 27, 2010 at 10:56pm — No Comments

Emphera Items Posted Online Saturday, March 20, 2010

# Borgstrom, Mrs G, 1944, Red Cross War Fund

# Villanova, Charles, 1945, Political Campaign Card

# Sayre, Anna, Undated, Photograph

# Hooton, Charles, 1940s, Michigan Liquor Control Ration Card

# Hooton, Virginia, 1940s, Michigan Liquor Control Ration Card

# McConnell, John, 1939, St Andrews Ambulance Association

# Vanderbeek, Mable, Undated, Photograph

# Salmon, J. Quint, Undated, Political Campaign Card

# Jackson, Herman, 1911, Birthday Anniversary of Son

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Added by Illya Daddezio on March 20, 2010 at 2:18pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (14/Mar/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Vashti Rebekah Lodge 1905 By-Laws - Constitution and By-Laws of Vashti Rebekah Lodge No. 35, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Orrington, Maine. Instituted February 19, 1902.

The Beneficient Record No. 19, February 1901 - The Beneficient…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on March 14, 2010 at 8:40am — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (07/Mar/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

New Hampshire State Prison 1868 Report - Annual Report of the Warden and Inspectors of the New Hampshire State Prison, Accompanied by the Reports of the Chaplain and Physician, Together with Other Documents Relating to the Affairs of the Prison, June Session, 1868. Includes a Register of Convicts in Prison, May 1,…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on March 7, 2010 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (21/Feb/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Highland Park Presbyterian Church 1929 Year Book - Year Book and Church Directory of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Laurel and Linden Aves., 1929. Rev. Frank Fitt, Minister.

The GEM Dance Folio for 1916 - Containing all the Year's Song…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on February 21, 2010 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (14/Feb/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Oak Park Woman's Society 1919-1920 Calendar - The Woman's Society of the Second Presbyterian Church, Oak Park, Ill, 1919-1920. Washington Blvd. and Ridgeland Ave.

Louisville University Dentistry School 1931 Graduation - University of…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on February 14, 2010 at 9:56am — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (07/Feb/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Lansing Main Street Methodist Protestant Church 1913-1914 Directory - Official Directory of the Main Street Methodist Protestant Church, Lansing, Michigan, 1913-1914. The Church had its beginnings in a Sunday School which was organized by Lieut. Baker and his sister, Mrs. Hill, in 1865, and met where the Torrence home…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on February 7, 2010 at 1:19pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (31/Jan/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Navy Pension Fund 1803 Annual Report - Letter from The Secretary of the Navy accompanying a Report of the Commissioners of the Fund for Navy Pensions. 28th December, 1803, Read, and ordered to lie on the table.

Washington Hospital for Foundlings…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on January 31, 2010 at 12:13pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (24/Jan/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

St. Lawrence College 1895-1896 Catalogue - Catalogue of St. Lawrence College, Mt. Calvary, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, 1895-1896. This institution was founded in the year 1856 by the Very Rev. Francis Haas and the Very Rev. Bonaventure Frey, shortly after they had introduced the Capuchin Order into this…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on January 24, 2010 at 9:39pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (17/Jan/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Quinobequin Lodge I.O.O.F. 1918 By-Laws - Constitution, By-Laws and List of Membership of Quinobequin Lodge No. 70, of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Jamaica Plain, Mass.

Revolutionary War Invalid Pensioners 1807 Report - Letter…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on January 17, 2010 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (10/Jan/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Dallas Commerce Street Church of Christ 1890 Directory - Directory of the Commerce Street Church of Christ, Dallas, Texas. M. M. Davis, Preacher. This entire outline of work has been unanimously indorsed by the official board. Prepared by J. T. Toof, at the request of the board.…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on January 10, 2010 at 8:36pm — No Comments

Family Tree Connection - Update (03/Jan/2010)

Family Tree Connection

Family Tree Connection has added the following genealogy items to its database:

Home Lodge, F. & A. M., 1922 Roster - Home Lodge, No. 342, F. & A. M., Fort Wayne, Indiana, By-Laws and Roster of Membership, March 1st, 1922.

Connecticut College for Women 1926-1927 Catalogue - Thirteenth Annual Catalogue of…

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Added by Illya Daddezio on January 3, 2010 at 9:37pm — No Comments

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