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Genealogy Updates for 13 March 2023

This is an almost daily list of newly discovered genealogical resources available online, carefully curated by hand. These resources may include articles, databases, news articles, or any other items related to genealogy that catch my attention or are recommended to me. The list is not limited to newly created pages but may also include pages that have been significantly updated or are simply “new to me.” Each link provided may lead to records for millions of individuals or just a few. Most of the resources on this list are available for free, often supported by advertisements. However, some may require payment to access certain databases. Let’s begin with today’s list from GenealogyUpdate!

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Arizona Funeral Records

This page links to known Arizona Funeral Records whether they be available online or offline.

Arizona Funeral Records

Connecticut Genealogy

Hartford Connecticut Suburban Directory 1966

This is the 1966 directory by The Price & Lee Company of New Haven CT. It contains an alphabetical directory of business concerns and private citizens; complete street and avenue guide, including householders, and occupants of office buildings and other business places, with telephone numbers; telephone numerical directory, plus, useful and interesting information about the city of Hartford. Contains directories for the city of Hartford and the following towns: East Hartford, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor, Bloomfield, Newington, Farmington, Glastonbury, and Rocky Hill. Free to search, read, and/or download.

Hartford Connecticut Suburban Directory 1966

Florida Genealogy

City of Miami cemetery records
I stumbled upon this cemetery book while looking for something else today. It’s a little hard to read, but it contains lists of names of lot owners. Lists vary in detail and may include columns with additional information like lot, block and deed numbers, remarks, price and month. Also includes diagrams that display blocks containing lots with names and dates.

American Woodmen Records

American Woodmen Insurance Ledger: Index
Index to life insurance files of insured and beneficiaries 1901 to 1907. American Woodmen’s Life was founded in Denver, Colorado in 1901 as a Fraternal Benefit Society established to provide life insurance for the “un-insurable” Black Community. The register shows in chronological order the name of the insured, “camp and state” of residence, age, name of beneficiary or beneficiaries, and their relationship to the insured. States covered in this first ledger include Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indian Territory [Oklahoma], Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington, D.C. This register represents the first of 40 ledgers. The company went out of business in 1993.

Genealogy Updates for 06 March 2023

Colorado Genealogy

Cemetery Research in Denver, Colorado

Locating the burial place of your ancestors in the Denver area may prove challenging due to certain factors. The earliest cemeteries, Mount Prospect and Acacia, have been relocated and their records are no longer available. Furthermore, death records in Denver were not required until 1900 and were not consistently recorded until about 1925. This article will help explain where your ancestor may now lie buried.

Cemetery Research in Denver, Colorado

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Packed with Packards
From the “Barnabi” to E.P.W. Packard, Burkely Hermann writes about the good, bad, and ugly of his Packard lineage, including those involved in enslavement, Indigenous genocide, the slave trade, military service, fighting for the rights of other people, and much more, often building upon the work of those examining their Packard roots. Well written exploration of his Packard roots.

Genealogy Updates for 04 March 2023

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Alaska Funeral Home Records

This page links to known Alaska Funeral Records whether they be available online or offline.

Alaska Funeral Home Records

Amidon Family

Amidon Family: A Record of the Descendants of Roger Amadowne of Rehoboth, Mass. According to tradition, Roger Amadowne was a French Huguenot who was forced to flee from France after the Edict of Nantes was revoked. He is said to have lived in England for several years before immigrating to America. However, there is no information available about his birth or parentage. Search, read, and/or download this genealogy book for free!

Amidon Family: A Record of the Descendants of Roger Amadowne of Rehoboth, Mass

Alabama Genealogy

Alabama Census Records

An extensive deep dive into the available online census records for the State of Alabama including when it was under French, Spanish, and British rule. All records are free to access.

Alabama Census Records

Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Alabama

This is a list of stones left standing in Mooresville cemetery located in Mooresville, near Athens, Alabama in Limestone County. Mooresville is older than the state of Alabama with many of the original buildings left standing including the Post Office, Stagecoach Station and Churches.

Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Alabama

Virginia Genealogy

Some Prominent Virginia Families

Some Prominent Virginia Families is a compiled genealogy of prominent families from the state of Virginia, which lists thousands of individuals, including their vital information and background. It contains the biographies, sketches and genealogies, primarily, of the Jaquelin, Cary, Ambler, Smith and Marshall families. Includes the names of approximately 135 allied families. You can search, read, and/or download and of the 4 free volumes.

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Limestone County, Alabama Archives

Local government archives are an invaluable resource for genealogy research, providing a wealth of information on the history and people of a specific community. These archives contain a variety of records, including birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, land deeds, wills, census records, and even photographs and maps. Many local archives have digitized their records, making it easier for genealogists to access them from anywhere. Visiting a local archive in person can also be a rewarding experience, as you can handle original documents and speak with knowledgeable staff who may be able to provide additional context and insights. With patience and persistence, using local government archives can help genealogists discover new branches of their family tree and gain a deeper understanding of their ancestors’ lives.

Master Index
Every name on every page of nearly every book, file, and photo in the Limestone County Archives is in this searchable index of more than 350,000 entries. Underlined titles will link directly to the document or book in their online documents.
Digital Archives
View their Special Collections and exhibits of historic Limestone County photos, postcards, and documents.
The Documents
The Limestone County Archives has more than 6,000 books and files dating to the county’s beginnings in 1818. Discover the documents located there, including marriages, deeds, wills, court cases, tax records, school census records, and more.
In Memory
This database of nearly 60,000 Limestone County death records compiled from newspaper obituaries, tombstone inscriptions, and funeral programs dating from the 1800s to daily-updated current records.

Genealogy Updates for 03 March 2023

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Alabama Funeral Home Records

This page links to known Alabama Funeral Records whether they be available online or offline.

Alabama Funeral Home Records

Alabama Genealogy

1860 Mortality Schedule for Marengo County, Alabama – page 1-3

Images and transcription for pages 1 through 3 of the 1860 Mortality Schedule for Marengo County, Alabama.

1860 Mortality Schedule for Marengo County, Alabama

Pennsylvania Genealogy

Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard, Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania

A transcription of the graves at Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard in Grove, Pennsylvania. Includes a history of the cemetery.

Grove Methodist Episcopal Graveyard, Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania

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Using Funeral Records in Genealogical Research
Funeral records are an excellent source of genealogical information, providing insight into the life and death of our ancestors. They often include valuable details such as the date and place of death, age, cause of death, and the name and address of the funeral home or mortuary. Funeral records also often include information on the deceased’s parents, spouse, children, and other relatives, providing an excellent resource for tracing family history. This article explores the use of funeral records in genealogy, including their benefits, how to locate them, and how to interpret the information they provide.
What Information Can I Find in Passenger Lists?
Passenger lists can provide valuable information about your ancestors, including their name, age, occupation, nationality, and place of origin, as well as details about their voyage. Here are some tips for finding passenger lists for your genealogical research:

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Do genealogy research through University Libraries
Librarian Sarah Carrier has created an online guide giving access to internal digitized records as well as ancestry websites.

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North Carolina Bible Records
Bible records include lists of birth, marriage, and death information recorded throughout the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. This collection presently contains 2,215 family Bibles which have been digitized and placed online for free.

Genealogy Updates for 24 February 2023

Maryland Genealogy

The Citizen soldiers at North Point and Fort McHenry, 1814

The intention behind this volume is to provide a factual and impartial account of the various Divisions, Brigades, Regiments, and Companies, along with the rank of every citizen who served their country on September 12th and 13th, 1814, at North Point and Fort McHenry. The information is taken from original rolls on file in the 3rd auditor’s office of the War Department. Contains information about York, Pa. volunteers, attached to the 5th Maryland infantry, and Hanover, Pa. volunteers, attached to the 39th Maryland infantry.

The Citizen soldiers at North Point and Fort McHenry, 1814

Pennsylvania Genealogy

Chester County Pennsylvania Genealogy

New information posted to the Chester County Genealogy page. Simply the best resource for your Chester County PA ancestors!

Chester County Pennsylvania Genealogy

County Government and Archives in Pennsylvania

This digest includes an essay on the general governmental organization of the county, with charts showing graphically the structural and functional evolution of the various offices. This summary facilitates the use and comprehension of the subsequent chapters. Individual essays have been written for each county office with a detailed analysis of its development and operation, and with particular reference to its records. An annotated list of the records which may be found in its files follows each office essay. The amount of this information for each office was limited by practical considerations, (since the archival practices present an almost endless maze of variations from county to county.

County Government and Archives in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Newspaper Index

An index of personal names in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania newspaper announcements of marriages and deaths published during the first quarter of the 1800’s. The four newspapers included are: Dauphin Guardian, Oracle of Dauphin, Harrisburg Chronicle, and Harrisburg Republican. There are a few other types of events indexed, including notice of runaway apprentice and a husband not responsible for his wife’s debts. Inclusive dates are 1799-1827.

Harrisburg Newspaper Index