Issue 10.10
I am currently the stake administrator for Little Valley Stake working with FamilySearch Indexing. Indexing is such a great way to serve others by indexing records so they can easily be found. Not long ago we would have to order a microfilm or try to find a book and then go through looking for a particular name. Now we can go online, type a name into a search engine and the digitized book or microfilm record shows up on our computer screen. It has revolutionized the genealogy research process.
To volunteer to help, go to http://indexing.familysearch.org/ and click on “Register Now.” You can also take a “Test Drive” to see if this is something you would like to become involved in.
The following is from FamilySearch
FamilySearch continues to make progress on indexing the 1910 and 1920 United States Censuses, with five new states released this week. In addition, new international projects are available for Germany, Spain, Jamaica, and Norway.
New Projects in the Past Two Weeks
Deutschland, Baden, Achern—Kirchenbücher, 1810–1869 [Part B]
España, Malaga—Registros Civiles, 1846–1870
Jamaica—Civil Births, 1878–1899 [Part A]
Norway—1875 Census [Part B] (In partnership with DIS-Norge)
US, Alaska—1920 Federal Census
US, Hawaii—1920 Federal Census
U.S., Illinois—1910 Federal Census
U.S., Indiana—1910 Federal Census
Recently Completed Projects
Argentina, Cordoba—Matrimonios, 1642–1931
Belgique—Registres Des Décès—En Français
Deutschland, Bremen—Schiffslisten, 1904–1914
U.K., Bristol—Parish Registers, 1837–1900 [Part A]
U.S., Kansas—1910 Federal Census
About FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,600 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Shanna Jones is a professional genealogist. For additional information, Shanna can be reached at (435) 628-4900 or shannasjones@msn.com.