Genetic Discrimination is a Fact in Some Countries

According to an article by Ozlem Susler, in the March 27, 2009 edition of ScienceAlert, genetic discrimination is already a fact in Australia. Unlike the United States, where the “Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act” was enacted in 2008, Australia currently has Continue reading Genetic Discrimination is a Fact in Some Countries

Workhouses, Wills, Churches & More – 400 Years of London History Launches (i) at Ancestry.co.uk

The following news release was written by Generations Network staff. Note that although the records are being announced as available at Ancestry.co.uk, all the records described in this release are available on Ancestry.com as part of the World Deluxe subscription, Continue reading Workhouses, Wills, Churches & More – 400 Years of London History Launches (i) at Ancestry.co.uk

Footnote.com Releases Great Depression Collection

The following press release was written by Footnote.com staff: Collection Includes the First-Ever Interactive 1930 US Census, and Becomes the Gathering Place for America’s Story LINDON, Utah – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Footnote.com, the premier history website for original content, announced Continue reading Footnote.com Releases Great Depression Collection

Wells County, Indiana Online Obituary & Cemetery Indexes

The Wells County Public Library in Bluffton, Indiana has two online resources that genealogists need to be aware of. First, they have an online Bluffton Obituary Index that runs from 1866 through the year 2000. Secondly, the Cemetery Index for Continue reading Wells County, Indiana Online Obituary & Cemetery Indexes

5th Annual Genealogy Fair at the National Archives April 22-23, ’09

The following news release was written by National Archives staff: WASHINGTON, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The National Archives will host its fifth annual Genealogy Fair. This year’s two-day program will showcase Federal records located at the National Archives and professional Continue reading 5th Annual Genealogy Fair at the National Archives April 22-23, ’09

RootsMagic 4 Has Now Been Officially Released

The following News Release was written by RootsMagic staff: SPRINGVILLE, Utah. — March 25, 2009 — RootsMagic, Inc. today announced the official release of RootsMagic 4, the latest version of the award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing Continue reading RootsMagic 4 Has Now Been Officially Released

The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum in Denton, Texas, Celebrates 30 Years

The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum will reach a milestone in April when it celebrates 10 years under the current management and 30 years as a repository of Denton County history. “The last 10 years have been an exciting time for the Courthouse Continue reading The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum in Denton, Texas, Celebrates 30 Years

A Warehouse of Butte County, California, Records

The following excerpt is from an extensive article written by Ginger McGuire, and published in the Chico News & Review. For the last 15 years, Butte County Clerk-Recorder Candace Grubbs has tried to get the county to establish a hall Continue reading A Warehouse of Butte County, California, Records

Ancestry’s World Archives Project Launches Video News Release

The following News Release was written by Ancestry.com staff: PROVO, Utah, March 25 /PRNewswire/ – Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online resource for family history, today launched the World Archives Project, a new initiative dedicated to digitally preserving millions of the Continue reading Ancestry’s World Archives Project Launches Video News Release

Michael Parkinson’s Roots are Found in the 1911 British Census of Yorkshire

You can now find families from not only West Yorkshire, but East and North Yorkshire as well as other areas of Britain (not all are posted yet), in the 1911 British Census at www.1911census.co.uk And if you happen to be Continue reading Michael Parkinson’s Roots are Found in the 1911 British Census of Yorkshire

Who Do You Think You Are? – Coming to NBC April 20

The following NBC announcement is directly from their website: Some of today’s most-beloved and iconic celebrities including Lisa Kudrow, Sarah Jessica Parker and Susan Sarandon are set to star in NBC’s new alternative series “Who Do You Think You Are?” Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? – Coming to NBC April 20