This Halloween, MyHeritage is offering free access to over 1.5 billion death, burial, cemetery, and obituary records from October 30 through November 2, 2025. These records are rich with genealogical details, such as names, places, dates, and family connections, and can open doors to new family history breakthroughs. Since last Halloween, 18 collections in this …
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County Archivist Honored for Civil War Records Preservation
Henry County archivist Stephanie Routon Tayloe was honored by a state historical organization earlier this month for her efforts to preserve records from the American Civil War. Tayloe received the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal from the United Daughters of the Confederacy of Tennessee. The award, which is one of the organization’s highest honors, was …
Nevada State Archives to Hold Celebration of Life for Former Nevada State Archivist Guy Rocha
Nevada State Archives to hold a celebration of life event after the former Nevada state archivist Guy Rocha died on September 18, 2025. The event will be held on Friday, October 31 at the Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records in Carson City. According to Nevada State Archives, the program begins at 10 a.m. and attendees are invited to stay afterward …