Grass Widow

 Click here to learn what a "grass widow" is.

1931 Census of Canada

 A free, searchable index of the 1931 census of Canada is now available through Census Search.

ChatGPT

 This article from amyjohnsoncrow.com talks about using the artificial intelligence tool chatGPT for genealogical research. The gist: its not a search engine, and shouldn't be used like Google.

Revolutionary War: Black and Native American Soldiers

 Ancestry.com has added a new database: U.S. Black and Indigenous Soldiers in the American Revolution, 1775-1783.  Details can be found in this this article. 

Ancestry is available in the library during business hours.

Reclaim The Records!

 reclaimtherecords.org  is a nonprofit organization committed to providing access to genealogical records that government entities have made off limits to the public. They employ the Freedom of Information Act and sometimes take the issue to court. A recent case pertained to birth and death indexes in Missouri.

Conference Keeper

 Stay informed about genealogy conferences and other events at conferencekeeper.org. Its free to use and includes thousands of events that will enhance your knowledge of genealogical research.

 

Family History Month with NGS

 October is Family History Month. The National Genealogical Society has posted this guide  to help you "explore, preserve and share your family's history".