Wednesday, March 10, 2010

The 1939 National Identity Card Database

Census Substitute
Those of us researching in England, Wales or Scotland will be interested in the recent release of the 1939 National Identity Card Database.
The 1939 National Identity Card Survey was undertaken at the outbreak of the Second World War and took place on National Registration Day Friday September 29th, 1939.  The details collected for each [...]

Ancestors in Central and Eastern Europe

JewishGen’s Shtetl Seeker
A tip from Ancestry.com’s latest newsletter: Whether you have Jewish roots or not, if your ancestors were from Central or Eastern Europe, JewishGen’s Shtetl Seeker is reported to be an excellent tool for locating towns and information.
Ancestry also suggests looking online and at local libraries for gazetteers that cover areas in which [...]

Over 60 Million Documents for Less than $5 a Month

Announcement from Footnote.com

If you’ve been sitting on the fence wondering if you should invest in a Footnote.com membership I suggest now is the time to do it.  Check out their latest notice for a significant savings for the month of October 2009 only.  Even if you happen to miss out on this offer, Footnote.com is a [...]

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