The U.S. Census Bureau Created an Official Instagram Account

WASHINGTON, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The following tip sheet was released today by the U.S. Census Bureau: Today the U.S. Census Bureau created an official Instagram account. The account will provide an outlet for the public to view the Continue reading The U.S. Census Bureau Created an Official Instagram Account

British Newspaper Archive Goes Live at Genes Reunited

The following News Release was receivd from Natasha White, Marketing & PR Executive for Genes Reunited: BRITISH NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE GOES LIVE ON GENES REUNITED . Previously hard-to-reach material now available . Over 4 million fully-searchable pages of historical newspapers . Continue reading British Newspaper Archive Goes Live at Genes Reunited

SaveEveryStep.com; A New, Free Website for Saving Those Precious Memories

SaveEveryStep.com is about nostalgia. So many of us who lose loved ones only to realize you might not have known them as well as you thought. Have you said, “I didn’t ask those life questions when I should have, when Continue reading SaveEveryStep.com; A New, Free Website for Saving Those Precious Memories

Digital Storytelling gets a Boost from Storytree.me

I have long felt too many family historians overlook a precious piece of their family’s history, the living. When asked about why they got involved in family history, I have found most people respond, “because of the stories.” The problem Continue reading Digital Storytelling gets a Boost from Storytree.me

“Family Village” to Officially Launch on Facebook Next Tuesday

Imagine working and living in the same cabin with your great-great-great-great grandparents. With “Family Village,” a new Facebook game launching next week, that’s exactly what amateur genealogists will be able to do. The new computer game, produced by Draper developer Continue reading “Family Village” to Officially Launch on Facebook Next Tuesday

Geni.com’s Family Tree Surpasses 50 Million People

The following excerpt is from an article printed in the January 4, 2011 edition of redorbit.com Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 4, 2011 Geni.com, a world leader in collaborative genealogy, today announced the addition of the 50 millionth person to Continue reading Geni.com’s Family Tree Surpasses 50 Million People

Thomas MacEntee Joins the 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour

Featured Speaker to Offer Technology Education for Genealogists October 13, 2010 – Bountiful, Utah: The 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour – an annual genealogy event in its 26th year and celebrating its 25th anniversary – is pleased to announce that Continue reading Thomas MacEntee Joins the 2010 Salt Lake Christmas Tour

2010 FamilySearch Software Award Recipients Announced

The following news release is from Paul Nauta, FamilySearch. SALT LAKE CITY—Recipients of the 2010 FamilySearch Software Awards were announced at the FamilySearch Developers Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. The 14 recipients were recognized for their outstanding and innovative Continue reading 2010 FamilySearch Software Award Recipients Announced

Arcalife.com Announces full Integration with FamilySearch.org

The following news release was received from my friends at Arcalife.com. Arcalife.com announces full integration with FamilySearch.org. This integration further deepens the features and capabilities between the two sites and offers members arcalife.com was established as an online community where Continue reading Arcalife.com Announces full Integration with FamilySearch.org

British National Archives Backs Sale of Friends Reunited to Brightsolid – to Give Ancestry Some Competition

It seems that the staid British National Archives is coming forward in support of the sale of Friends Reunited to Brightsolid. The sale has been somewhat in doubt, as the “Competition Commission” has expressed reluctance to allowing the sale to Continue reading British National Archives Backs Sale of Friends Reunited to Brightsolid – to Give Ancestry Some Competition

Arcalife.com & Firebird Media Limited Announce Strategic Alliance

The following news release was received from my friend, Kia Rahmani, at arcalife: (PRWEB) December 17, 2009 — arcalife and Firebird Media Limited have signed a deal bringing the two companies closer together in the personal and historical archiving space. Continue reading Arcalife.com & Firebird Media Limited Announce Strategic Alliance

OneGreatFamily.com Subs at $59.95 plus 2 free months Through CyberMonday

The following announcement was received from Claire LaBeaux, Public Relations Director, OneGreatFamily.com: Heads-up on on a CyberMonday deal for genealogy lovers! A subscription for OneGreatFamily.com is a perfect gift for someone who would love to explore other family trees and Continue reading OneGreatFamily.com Subs at $59.95 plus 2 free months Through CyberMonday