African-Ancestored Genealogy Vidcast #1
The self-described "Evangelist for African Ancestored Genealogy" George Geder has produced his first videocast on his blog. This Santa Fe family historian and photo restoration artist has a wealth of imformation on how to research African-American roots. His first videocast begins with a description of two books that he believes all African-American genealogical researchers should have. It ends with a montage of his family photos. Let me have him explain the video himself:Dear Family & Friends,Most of you know that I'm into family history & genealogy. I'm also calling myself an 'Evangelist for African Ancestored Genealogy'.To that extent, I've upl

Reminder: November 21st NMGS Program
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:30 AMAlbuquerque Special Collections Library423 Central NE, Albuquerque NM(NW Corner of Edith and Central)The New Mexico Genealogical Society presentsAngel R. CervantesWho will discuss theNew Mexico DNA Project:The Vandals’ Connection to New Mexican FamiliesIn Part III of an ongoing series, Mr. Cervantes will explore the connection between certain New Mexican families and the Vandals, a Germanic tribe that occupied Spain. Cervantes will show a short film that will trace the history

Land Grand Research Lecture
This announcement crossed my desk today. I wish to share it with you.You are invitedOpen to PublicFree ParkingLand grant research lectureThe Center for Land Grant Studies will present a lecture on land grants and land grant research at the New Mexico State Library in the Southwest Room on Friday, November 20, from 3-4 p.m.Malcolm Ebright, historian/lawyer and president of the Center for Land Grant Studies and Richard Salazar, former State Archivist, will give a talk on land grant research in New Mexico. They will illu

Valencia County Genealogy Links
Below is a list of Valencia County Genealogy Links. Please send your suggestions for additional links to abqbobcat@nmia.com. Please put in the subject line the words "Valencia County Genealogy Links." Thank you - Robert Baca, President NMGS.New Mexico Genealogical Society Links* Locating Catholic Church Records in New Mexico - Valencia County- See also the Introduction to the Project*

New Mexican Census and Death Records online
The Family Search website has a Record Search pilot program online. I've found abstracts of New Mexican death records, as well as census indexes on this site. The 1900 United States census index includes images of the actual records.Since this is a pilot program, expect more records to show up on this site in the future.To search this site, click on this link.