The object of The Oakmont Genealogical Study Group shall be to promote an interest in genealogy and local history by the exchange of information, examination of records, and similar means to educate the members, and others, in the sources and methods of genealogical and related historical research; the collection, preservation, and safeguarding of manuscripts, books, as well as family, church, and other records relating to genealogy and local history.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
OBITUARY REUNITES FAMILY
ALTOONA MIRROR OBITUARY REUNITES FAMILY
I found this amazing article today in the Altoona Mirror Newspaper.
The family was reunited more than a century later.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
HUGE COLLECTION OF MAPS FOUND
MAPS FOUND
When a real estate agent examined a house scheduled he found a treasure trove of maps, and saved them.
When a real estate agent examined a house scheduled he found a treasure trove of maps, and saved them.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
SURNAME MAP
SURNAME MAP
I just found this site this morning. You plug in your surname and you will find where is the greatest concentration in the world.
I just found this site this morning. You plug in your surname and you will find where is the greatest concentration in the world.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
ATLAS OF COUNTY BOUNDRIES
NEWBERRY--COUNTY BOUNDARIES
Go to Pennsylvania and click on any of the links. You can change the dates to see the county changes.
Go to Pennsylvania and click on any of the links. You can change the dates to see the county changes.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
MULTIPLE NEW YORK RESOURCES
NEW YORK RESOURCES
Today I was reading the blogs on my blog list and found this posting. This is great, anyone who has New York ancestors should check these listings.
Today I was reading the blogs on my blog list and found this posting. This is great, anyone who has New York ancestors should check these listings.
Monday, October 1, 2012
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