Dear All:
I generally don't endorse commercial products
in these postings. However this one
is close enough to Clan genealogy research that
I thought it was worth while.
Burkes is the standard by which all others are
measured and the access now by web site is
costing about the same as other genealogy research
web sites.
Nice way to save a trip to the library :-)
Best Regards
John A Hansen
Clan Board and List Admin
-----Original Message-----
From: webmaster(a)burkes-landed-gentry.com
[mailto:webmaster@burkes-landed-gentry.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 2:02 AM
To: jahansen(a)qwest.net
Subject: Burke's Landed Gentry Today Newsletter
BURKE'S LANDED GENTRY TODAY - JANUARY 2002
Burke's Landed Gentry are pleased to announce that the complete records
from the 106th Edition of Burke's Peerage & Baronetage have been added to
the web site. Both Landed Gentry and Peerage & Baronetage records are now
available in one searchable database of over 2,200 records containing
300,000 plus individuals from Britain's titled and landed families.
Each record is the culmination of 180 years of meticulous research by
professional genealogists, spanning many centuries and generations. The
database now consists of:
- 106th Edition of Burke's Peerage & Baronetage (published in 1999)
- 19th Edition of Burke's Landed Gentry Scotland (continually updated)
- 18th Edition of Burke's Landed Gentry England and Wales (last updated in
1972)
The new site, Burke's Peerage & Gentry, can be found at
http://www.burkes-peerage.net
------------------------------------------------
ABOUT BURKE'S PEERAGE & BARONETAGE
Burke's Peerage & Baronetage has become an institution in its own right,
being widely regarded as the definitive authority on the British
aristocracy. For 170 years, it has charted the family lineages of titled
families. Records extend back many generations, some as far back as the
8th and 9th Centuries, and include many of the individuals who shaped the
country's history and development. Most Prime Ministers are included, as
well as well known individuals from the current day such as politicians,
captains of industry and names from the world of entertainment; for
example Richard Attenborough, Jamie Lee Curtis (Haden Guest), and David
Niven (Rollo).
------------------------------------------------
ACCESSING THE RECORDS AND FREE SEARCHING
Individuals will still be able to access the complete full text at US$25
for 24 hours. The option to subscribe at an annual rate of US$99 has also
been added, providing access for less than $9 per month. Web site
visitors will now also be able to search the records before paying.
------------------------------------------------
THE NEW WEB SITE
The inclusion of the Peerage & Baronetage records has led to a
re-organisation of the web site into four sections.
http://www.burkes-peerage.net
The main gateway, providing quick access to the records and all areas of
the site.
http://www.burkes-peerage-baronetage.com
For information about this prestigious publication.
http://www.burkes-libraries.com
Helping libraries and organisations to provide site wide access to the
records.
http://www.burkes-scotland.com
The evolution of the current scottish site.
The sites have been designed to allow users to move seamlessly between the
sections.
Users can continue to use
www.burkes-landed-gentry.com as their gateway to
the site. Please note however, that all pages within the existing site
have a new address/URL, so bookmarks and site links will need to be
updated.
Finally this monthly newsletter will change to reflect the new web sites,
and, from January, will become 'Burke's Peerage & Gentry Today'. It
will
continue to provide a brief overview of new articles and developments on
the web site on the first of each month. Please take a look at the new
site. We would be delighted to hear from you with your thoughts and
feedback. Throughout 2002, Burke's will continue to develop the database
and web site to further enhance the services offered.
webmaster(a)burkes-peerage.net
------------------------------------------------
Please forward this message to your family and friends.
------------------------------------------------
This message is sent to individuals who have registered on the Burke's
Landed Gentry web site. If you do not want to continue to receive this
e-mail, unsubscribe here -
http://www.burkes-peerage.net/code/page10.asp