Who Do You Think You Are? Highlights the Ancestry of British Stars

Who Do You Think You Are? has been popular on British television for years. The program is finally making it’s way to America, but it’s actually got a history on the BBC. Last night, actor Kevan Whately was featured, but Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? Highlights the Ancestry of British Stars

Tom Jones Found in the School Register of Wood Road School in Treforest, Pontypridd

British crooner, Tom Jones, grew up as Thomas Woodward. As a youngster, Tom attended the Wood Road School in Treforest, Pontypridd. He is recorded in the school register on September 7, 1948, along with his classmates. It has now been Continue reading Tom Jones Found in the School Register of Wood Road School in Treforest, Pontypridd

The American “Who Do You Think You Are? Premieres on NBC April 20

“Who Do You Think You Are?” is finally coming to America. The series, patterned after the hit BBC series (now starting its sixth season) is starting on NBC April 20. We now know that the series will feature Susan Sarandon, Continue reading The American “Who Do You Think You Are? Premieres on NBC April 20

Scotland is Cashing In on Robert Burns’ 250th Birthday Anniversary

January 25 is the 250th anniversary of poet Robert Burns’ birth, and the Scottish government hopes that worldwide interest in Burns will create an upsurge in tourist trade. The Royal Mail is issuing a set of three stamps to mark Continue reading Scotland is Cashing In on Robert Burns’ 250th Birthday Anniversary

Robert Burns 250th Anniversary on January 25, 2009

Many folks with Scottish blood are planning to attend “Burns dinners” somewhere around the globe on Jan. 25, 2009. This special occasion is to mark poet, Robert (Rabbie) Burns‘ 250th birthday. Check out the Descendants of Robert Burns chart at Continue reading Robert Burns 250th Anniversary on January 25, 2009

Tributes.com Adds Obituary for Jett Travolta

Tributes.com has become well-known as the place to find interactive obituaries and tributes for “those who have gone before.” The site now includes over 82 million current and historical death records dating back to 1936 (many of the early records Continue reading Tributes.com Adds Obituary for Jett Travolta

Famous Canadians in the 1916 Census

The following was written by FamilySearch staff: What do Art Linkletter, Sir William Samuel Stephenson, and Elvina Fay Wray have in common? They all have ties to one of the three provinces that make up the 1916 Canada Census, and Continue reading Famous Canadians in the 1916 Census