It’s time for the RootsTech 2023 Conference. I’m attending virtually. I honestly don’t know how you all keep up in person! I’m tired trying to keep a schedule from my couch. Just look at all the day 1 live sessions just on the Main Stage that you can watch in your pajamas if you so…
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Hawaii Databases Available For Free At FamilySearch.Org
If you aren’t researching on FamilySearch.org, you are missing out on one of the best free genealogy database collections available. FamilySearch is maintained by the Mormon Church and draws from their vast collection. Not everything in their collection is on the website. Only a fraction has been digitized and indexed. What Titles Are Of Interest…
FamilySearch Worldwide Indexing Event is Here
Every year FamilySearch.org holds a worldwide indexing event. The object is to get as many volunteers as possible transcribing as many genealogy records. We all win as projects are completed. People can do as little or as much as they like. I participated last year. I transcribed California naturalization records. I enjoyed helping out, this…
Three Free Databases for Hawaiian Researchers to Find Veteran Relatives
Veterans Day is right around the corner. Familysearch.org has three databases that those researching in Hawaii will find useful. World War Draft Registrations Be sure to click Draft Registration (next to birth) and enter Hawaii to limit your results. World War II Enlistments 1938-1946 You can define by birth, residence, or branch of the military…