Ancestry.com Takes Another Swing

After the ill-fated Internet Biographical Collection debacle, one would expect Ancestry.com to be extremely careful the next time they stepped into the ring.

In a late evening reception Ancestry.com announced they are re-entering the ring. And they are doing so with the hopes of mending fences rather than fighting the other guys in the ring.

Enter “Web Search.”

It’s tempting to give you a full write-up. After all, I am writing at 9pm Utah time. On the other hand, I have an early morning meeting and need to arise at 3:30am Utah time. Suffice for now, if they adhere to their design principles, they may have gotten it right this time. Stay tuned…

For now, you’re on your own. Visit,

• http://www.ancestry.com/websearch
• First three Web Search databases:
  • Web: Marion County, Indiana Marriages since 1925 - Free Index, Updated 5/12/2011
  • Web: Rootsweb Obituary Index - Free Index, 5/12/2011
  • Web: Allen County, Indiana Deaths 1870-1920 - Free Index, 5/12/2011
• By the time you read this, there should be something on the Ancestry.com blog.