Genealogy in the News 2002-2007 |
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GENEALOGY IN THE NEWS - APRIL 2002 Heritage Hunting: Beverly Smith Vorpahl says death certificates can be incorrect, even if provided by closest kin. The Spokesman-Review, (Spokane, WA), April 21, 2002. The East Tennessee Historical Society hopes to provide genealogists of all skill levels with additional tools and skills needed to enhance their research by hosting a genealogy conference June 14-15 in Knoxville. Chattanoogan.com (TN), April 21, 2002. Still struggling to uncover an ancestor's elusive unmarried name? Try these tips...St. Petersburgh Times (FL), April 18, 2002. If user demand for the 1901 census website hits previous launch levels of 30 million hits a day when it finally relaunches, it will not be able to cope. vnunet.com (UK), April 17, 2002. London banker Richard Oliphant is challenging the current head of the clan of Oliphant. He has lodged a petition to claim the clan chief title with the Court of the Lord Lyon in Edinburgh, who decides on such hereditary matters. BBC News, April 15, 2002. Bonnie Prince Charlie's long lost heir was revealed yesterday. His name is Peter Pininski, he works as a banker and he lives in Warsaw. The Guardian (UK), April 13, 2002. Many of our ancestors had a chance to get free land through a variety of grant programs. These land grant applications can be a bonanza to genealogists. The St. Petersburg Times (FL), April 4, 2002. 2002 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2003 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2004 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2005 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2006 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December 2007 : January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December |