368
edits
Lansing Michigan FamilySearch Center: Difference between revisions
Lansing Michigan FamilySearch Center (view source)
Revision as of 21:04, 28 February 2016
, 28 February 2016no edit summary
Djhinkle99 (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
Djhinkle99 (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
| Line 89: | Line 89: | ||
==== Databases and Software ==== | ==== Databases and Software ==== | ||
:*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. These premium subscriptions are: | :*'''[[FHC Portal]]''' This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. These premium subscriptions are: | ||
:*:*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive | :*:*19th Century British Library Newspaper Digital Archive | ||
:*:*:*This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | :*:*:*This fully searchable database of the British Library's newspaper holdings provides a complete run of 48 national and regional Victorian British newspapers for the 19th century from 1800 to 1900. These support the study of colonial history, genealogical research, politics, urban studies, and media courses. | ||
| Line 107: | Line 107: | ||
:*:*:*Tell your family story, and bring your past to life. Create your own unique Who Do You Think You Are? experience. Discover what shaped the lives of your family, and watch your story unfold. | :*:*:*Tell your family story, and bring your past to life. Create your own unique Who Do You Think You Are? experience. Discover what shaped the lives of your family, and watch your story unfold. | ||
:*:*findmypast | :*:*findmypast | ||
:*:*:*findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life. Please note that not all of the content from findmypast is available in family history centers. | :*:*:*findmypast makes it easy to research your UK ancestry and create your family tree. Search census records and trace births, marriages, and deaths to bring your family history to life. Please note that not all of the content from findmypast is available in family history centers. | ||
:*:*:*1911 British Census (accessed through the findmypast website)–The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time. | :*:*:*1911 British Census (accessed through the findmypast website)–The 1911 UK Census is a record of everyone who lived in England and Wales in 1911. It provides a unique snapshot of the lives of those who lived at that time. | ||
:*:*Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com) | :*:*Fold3.com (previously known as Footnote.com) | ||
:*:*:*Search millions of historical documents and photos. | :*:*:*Search or browse millions of historical documents and photos. Fold3 has refocused their efforts on gathering the best online collection of military records and stories. The Fold3 name reflects military history and honor, since traditionally, the third fold in a flag-folding ceremony honors and remembers veterans for their sacrifice in defending their country and promoting peace in the world. | ||
:*:*The Genealogist | :*:*The Genealogist | ||
:*:*:*English Parish records, directories, census, civil registration, surname mapping and selected Army and Navy lists. | :*:*:*English Parish records, directories, census, civil registration, surname mapping and selected Army and Navy lists. | ||