It's time to write another March issue of First Friday Genealogy with Sassy Jane. This is the 13th March issue in a row I've written and you've read, according to this highly accurate calendar from KQED.
Another month staying safe at home, so what to do? There are always genealogy projects, if you have a mind. I don't think I do anymore :)
Today, the ledgers of the Irish Mission at Watson House have been digitized and are searchable/browsable online. Entries, from 1883 through 1954, usually include the name of ship and arrival date, woman's name, age, county of origin, and destination address.
Digital Archives for Genealogy Researchhelps genealogists find original records in US and international archives. Whether you had famous ancestors or not, useful genealogical records in archives are waiting to be found.
Direct links to digital archives in all 50 states and around the world are included. You’ll discover and use online archival portals and finding aids, essential tools to locate hidden genealogical gems in archives.
The Australian Women's Register is "Australia's premier online archival resource [for] discovering, promoting and preserving the diverse stories of Australian women, past and present. By making research about Australian women publicly available, the editors hope to shape attitudes about women and support policy that seeks to improve social equity."
The Register contains 7042 entries with references to 4297 archival resources, 9033 published resources and 1302 digital resources. Search by:
"These electronic resources are provided as a convenience to researchers who want to access primary source materials without making a trip to the library. A larger selection of materials are listed in our online catalog, and an even larger number of collections have been cataloged only with a card indexing system at the library. Be sure to visit our library to explore the broadest possible collection of resources."
Just a few of their online genealogical collections:
