Tuesday, April 23, 2013

FamilySearch New Collections Update 23 April 2013

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FamilySearch Adds to Collections from Australia, England, Italy, Philippines, Spain, and the United States
FamilySearch has added more than half a million images this week from Australia, England, Italy, Philippines, Spain, and the United States. Notable collection updates include the 92,436 images from the new U.S., Ohio, Southern District Naturalization Index, 1852-1991, collection, and the 73,580 images from the new Australia, Tasmania, Civil Registration, 1803-1933, collection. See the table below for the full list of updates. Search these diverse collections and more than 3.5 billion other records for free at FamilySearch.org.

Searchable historic records are made available on FamilySearch.org through the help of thousands of volunteers from around the world. These volunteers transcribe (index) information from digital copies of handwritten records to make them easily searchable online. More volunteers are needed (particularly those who can read foreign languages) to keep pace with the large number of digital images being published online at FamilySearch.org. Learn more about volunteering to help provide free access to the world’s historic genealogical records online at FamilySearch.org.

FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources for free at FamilySearch.org or through more than 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Indexed Records
Digital Images
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73,580
New browsable image collection.
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11,631
Added images to an existing collection.
0
6,549
Added images to an existing collection.
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2,961
Added images to an existing collection.
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25,464
New browsable image collection.
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48,616
Added images to an existing collection.
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49,363
New browsable image collection.
0
44,021
Added images to an existing collection.
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28,638
Added images to an existing collection.
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92,436
New browsable image collection.
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124,277
New browsable image collection.

Heritage Collector Newsletter - Two New Webinars This Week

The following is from Heritage Collector.


Behind the Screens . . .
 
We are working on some exciting features for Heritage Collector Suite you will see in the very near future so keep watching these e-mail announcements! 
 
Two New Webinars This Week
 
TODAY - Tuesday 04/23/13 - Creating a Family Reunion Calendar 
 
At your family reunion this year wouldn't it be neat to present a beautiful family calendar with pictures and dates of family past and present?

With the Heritage Collector calendar module you can start at any month. You are not restricted to a typical January to January calendar.

Come learn how to make a calendar and how to add sound to create what we like to call a 'talking calendar'.
 
 
Thursday 04/25/13 - Jump Start Your Family History 
 
New Ways to dress up your family history photos to make it more interesting to others. Giving others a hand up who are just getting started. Getting help from family and others
 

FamilySearch Indexing Update April 22 2013

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Thanks A Billion

Thank you for contributing to the billion! We did it! We reached a major milestone of one billion records indexed and arbitrated since the launch of FamilySearch indexing in September of 2006. We are grateful for the many volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to make these records freely available for online research.

Thanks a Billion
Kenneth B. (California, United States), Brittney S. (Idaho, United States), and April R. (Alberta, Canada) were the lucky ones to index and arbitrate the billionth record! They will receive a FamilySearch backpack stuffed with FamilySearch goodies. We also want to thank all the volunteers who have contributed to the billion records with a FamilySearch indexing badge. You can also download afree badge.

It took us seven years to reach the first billion. How long do you think it will take us to reach the next billion? The advances of technology and the dedication of our volunteers have increased the speed in which we can process and deliver records for publication. Join the global effort to make the next billion records available for family history research. Start indexing now!

Current and Completed Projects

To view a list of currently available indexing projects, along with their record language and completion percentage, visit the FamilySearch indexing updates page. To learn more about individual projects, view the FamilySearch projects page.

New Projects Added

· U.S., Mississippi—Military Grave Registrations, 1936–1951

· U.S., Mississippi—Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850–1892, 1908–1957 [Part B]

· U.S., Texas—County Marriages 1837–1977 [Part B]

· México, Coahuila—Defunciones del Registro Civil, 1979–1995

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Registros Civis de Nascimentos e Óbitos, 1889–1935

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Cartões de Imigração, 1900–1965 [Parte 3HH]

· U.S. (Community Project), New York, New York—Passenger Lists, 1942–1957 [Part I]

· U.S., Mississippi—Enumeration of Educable Children, 1850–1892, 1908–1957 [Part A]

· U.S., California—County Marriages 1850–1952 [Part D]

· U.S., Oklahoma—Land Allotment Records of the Five Civilized Tribes, 1899–1907 [Part F]

· U.S. (Community Project), Florida, Key West—Passenger Lists, 1898–1945

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Bergamo—Nati, 1875-1894 [Part 2A]

· Australia, New South Wales—Cemetery Transcripts, 1825–1981

· Philippines, Albay, Legazpi City—Civil Registration, 1946–1980

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Caltanissetta—Nati, 1875–1902 [Part 4]

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Taranto—Nati, 1875-1900 [Parte 4]

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Cremona—Nati, 1875–1902 [Part 2A]

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Pescara—Nati, 1875–1902 [Parte 4A]

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Vercelli—Nati, 1875–1902 [Parte 3]

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Pesaro e Urbino—Nati, 1875–1902 [Part 3]

· U.S., Indiana, Wabash—County Marriages, 1811–1959

· Brasil, Santa Catarina, Florianópolis—Registros da Igreja, 1751–1954 [Parte B]

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Cartões de Imigração, 1900–1965 [Parte 3GG]

· Belgium, Hainaut—Registres Civils, 1871–1897 [Part 2]

· Perú, Lambayeque—Registros Civiles, 1907–1950 [Parte A]

· U.S., Missouri—County Marriage Records, 1806-1965 [Part A]

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Cartões de Imigração, 1900–1965 [Parte 3FF]

View the FamilySearch projects page to see the full list of available projects and to learn more about how to participate in various projects.

Recently Completed Projects

Note: Recently completed projects have been removed from the available online indexing batches and will now go through a final completion check process. They will be published atfamilysearch.org in the near future.

· Honduras, Tegucigalpa—Registros Parroquiales, 1684–1930

· U.S.—Registers of Enlistment in the U.S. Army, 1798–1913 [Part 2]

· U.S., Maine—Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Card Index, 1861–1865

· U.S., Indiana, Vermillion—County Marriages, 1811–1959

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Cremona—Nati, 1875–1902

· U.S., New York - Marriages 1908-1935 [Part B]

· U.S.—Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933 [Part E]

· Guatemala, Guatemala - Registros Civiles 1877-1900

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Bergamo—Nati, 1876–1900

· U.S., Maine—WWI Draft Registration Index, 1917–1919

· U.S., Ohio—County Births, 1856–1956 [Part B]

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Cartões de Imigração, 1900–1965 [Parte 3U]

· New Zealand—Passenger Lists, 1871–1915 [Part 2C]

· South Africa—Methodist Church Parish Registers, 1822–1996

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Taranto—Nati, 1884–1900 [Parte 3]

· U.S. (Community Project), North Carolina—Passenger Lists and Crew Lists, 1908–1958

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Cartões de Imigração, 1900–1965 [Parte 3V]

· U.S., New York—1865 State Census

· Italia (Antenati Italiani), Pescara—Nati, 1875–1902 [Parte 3]

· U.S., Missouri, Clinton—County Marriages, 1890–1953

· U.S. (Community Project), Maryland, Baltimore—Passenger Lists, 1891–1948

· U.S. (Community Project), New York—New York Passenger Lists, 1942–1957 [Part A]

· U.S.—Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933 [Part F]

· U.S., Indiana, Whitley—County Marriages, 1811–1959

· U.S. (Community Project), New York—New York Passenger Lists, 1942–1957 [Part E]

· U.S. (Community Project), New York—New York Passenger Lists, 1942–1957 [Part D]

· Argentina, La Plata—Registros Parroquiales, 1731–1928

· España, Ávila, Arevalo—Registros Parroquiales, 1550–1930 [Parte 2]

· Brasil, Rio de Janeiro—Cartões de Imigração, 1900–1965 [Parte 3X]

· U.S. (Community Project), New York—Passenger Lists, 1925–1942 [Part F]

· Argentina, Mendoza, Ciudad de Mendoza—Registros Parroquiales, 1665–1922

· U.S. (Community Project), New York—New York Passenger Lists, 1942–1957 [Part C]

About FamilySearch

FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessors have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online atFamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

FamilySearch Indexing: Thanks A Billion

The following is from FamilySearch.

Thank you for contributing to the billion! We did it! We reached a major milestone of one billion records indexed and arbitrated since the launch of FamilySearch indexing in September of 2006. We are grateful for the many volunteers who dedicate their time and efforts to make these records freely available for online research.


Kenneth B. (California, United States), Brittney S. (Idaho, United States), and April R. (Alberta, Canada) were the lucky ones to index and arbitrate the billionth record! They will receive a FamilySearch backpack stuffed with FamilySearch goodies. We also want to thank all the volunteers who have contributed to the billion records with a FamilySearch indexing badge. You can download your free badge at https://familysearch.org/node/2113.

It took us seven years to reach the first billion. How long do you think it will take us to reach the next billion? The advances of technology and the dedication of our volunteers have increased the speed in which we can process and deliver records for publication. Join the global effort to make the next billion records available for family history research. Start indexing now! familysearch.org/indexing
Sincerely,
FamilySearch indexing

April 2013 FamilySearch User Newsletter

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In this issue...



Denniswide

CEO Corner:
Website Enhancements Help
You Tell Your Family Story 

Stories have a unique ability to draw us closer to our ancestors and help us understand more about who we are.Learn about website enhancements now available to help you tell your family story.

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RootsTech
RootsTech Roundup

Now that RootsTech 2013 is over, we can finally catch our breath and see just what a great conference it was. We want to thank everyone who attended-and those who took part in this family history conference remotely. Hopefully each of you enjoyed yourself with some of the excellent presentations that were made. Full Story.

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Site Scoop:
FamilySearch Photos
and Stories

FamilySearch Photos and Stories continues to evolve, offering new and exciting features to preserve and share your priceless family photos. Here's a roundup of the latest updates.

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Family Tree is Available to All Users

After months of hard work, the enhanced FamilySearch.org experience has been launched to the world. At the core of the new experience is Family Tree, the future replacement fornew.familysearch.org. Family Tree is a single, universal pedigree that offers new ways to discover, preserve, and share your family story. Discover more about what Family Tree has to offer by clicking here.

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What's New: New Courses from Learning Services

FamilySearch is rolling out new product videos in coordination with the launch of the new FamilySearch website. These videos are less than 3 minutes long and show how a new user can have success using each of the new features of the site. The videos are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Look for these videos on the Learning Center of familysearch.org.

FamilySearch.org Tutorials and Guides

Getting Started 

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Episode 6: 

Locate Where Your Ancestor Lived


You may have asked yourself: "If I know an ancestor's name, what should I look for next to find the person's records?" Pinpointing locations can help you know where to look for your ancestor's records. In this episode, Jesse and Tom will show you how maps, atlases, and gazetteers can help you locate your ancestors. You can learn details about the difference between the three tools and how to use them effectively to improve your search results by clicking here


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Tech Tips: View a Family Tree Overview

Family Tree is where your family history comes together. The second step to getting started is to explore your family tree. Since researchers and volunteers from around the world are adding to Family Tree daily, some work may have already been done for you. Add missing names, dates, and relationships, collaborate with other family members, and watch your family tree grow. View Video.


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Vault
Fresh from the Vault 

New collections are added each week to FamilySearch. Collections that are marked with a camera indicate collections for which digitized images are available. Collections marked with the term "Browse Images" have not been indexed yet but are available for browsing. These collections include "helps" to assist you in narrowing your search down to specific times, places, and record types. Click here to see the new collections. When you get to this page, click on the Last Updated link above the collection dates.

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Partner News

FamilySearch is pleased to announce that RootsMagic is now Tree Share certified to work with FamilySearch Family Tree data.  ReelGenie is now Tree Access Certified.  "Certified" means the product is compatible with FamilySearch.org and has features that conform to our strict standards of quality. Discover some of FamilySearch's newest partners by clicking here.


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NewsandEvents
News and Events:
Genealogy and Family History Conferences

See a list of selected Genealogy and Family History Conferences throughout the United States and around the world. Learn about more great conference events.