The state of Connecticut was one of the original thirteen colonies. It has a longer history than several other states. Genealogists who are searching for information on ancestors who lived in Connecticut can start with the links to resources that are provided in this blog. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to their many collections of records that are specific to the state of Connecticut. In order to access the majority of the records, a genealogist must have an Ancestry.com membership. Some records are offered for free, (at least for a while). Return to this list often. … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving is coming up soon. The Black Friday sales are starting to be revealed. These are signs that we are in the holiday season. Genealogists might want to grab this opportunity to take a genealogy class, or attend a genealogy workshop or event before things get too hectic. Here are a few that are coming up. On November 12, 2012, the Galion Public Library, which is located in Galion, Ohio, will host a genealogy workshop. It is called “Digging Deeper: Up in Smoke”, and it will be presented by genealogist Peggy Lauritzen. Bring your ancestral research with you, and she … Continue reading →

Every week, there are plenty of genealogy classes, workshops, and events happening, all across the United States. Attending one is a great way for a genealogist to learn more about their favorite hobby. Of course, before you can attend one, you need to find out about it! Here are some upcoming genealogy events that will be going on this week. On June 19, 2012, Ancestry.com will present another Ancestry.com LIVE event. You can catch it as it is streamed live through Livestream. This one is called “Using Ancestry.com Member Profiles”. It will begin at 1:00 in the afternoon, and will … Continue reading →

Want to find a genealogy event, conference, or workshop that is taking place near where you live? Check out this quick list of genealogy events that will be happening between December 11, and December 17, 2011. You can also check your local newspaper to locate more genealogy events. On December 13, 2011, the George Memorial Library, in Richmond, Texas, will have a “Facebook for Genealogy” class. It will begin at 10:00 in the morning, and will take place in the computer lab. You should create a Facebook account, and take the time to become familiar with it, before coming to … Continue reading →

Looking for a genealogy event, conference, or class? There could be one happening soon, located near where you live. Check out this quick list of upcoming genealogy events that will be taking place this week. You could also browse through your local newspaper, to find out about more genealogy events. On December 6, 2011, the George Memorial Library, which is located in Richmond, Texas, will hold a “Genealogy 101” program. It will start at 10:00 in the morning. This program will give you a basic introduction to the genealogy resources that you can access from the library. It will also … Continue reading →

If your genealogy research revealed that your ancestors came from one of the states in the New England area, you might want to take a look at the New England Historical & Genealogical Society. It is a lending library with a lot of resources that genealogists would have an interest in. They have many journals that are available for you to view online. The New England Historical & Genealogical Society is the organization that figured out that actress Amy Poehler is an ancestor of Benjamin Franklin. The actual library itself is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and you can go visit … Continue reading →