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Earlier today, I posted a notice that Ghana 1984 census data has been added at FamilySearch website. In searching other online news, I came across an article dealing with Ghanaian genealogy posted at TheRoot.com. Following is an excerpt of the Continue reading Tracing Ancestors From Ghana
The following press release is from the National Archives website: Special display of the original Emancipation Proclamation February 15–17 Special display of 12 Years a Slave Manifest February 21–March 30 Washington, DC… The National Archives continues its celebration of Black Continue reading National Archives Continues February Celebration of Black History Month
The following is from Scotlands People: We’re delighted to announce that the Valuation Rolls (VRs) for 1885 have just been added to the ScotlandsPeople website. The new records comprise 1,441,484 indexed names/addresses and 77,238 digital images (taken from 144 volumes), Continue reading The Scottish Valuation Rolls for 1885
The following teaser is from the Feb. 10, 2014 edition of wbez.org: Tracy Miller noticed something about Chicago when she moved here nine years ago. “I meet many people who say they are native Chicagoans,” she says. “It seems like Continue reading How Many Chicagoans Were Born in the City?
The following is from FamilySearch: FamilySearch has added more than 4.5 million indexed records and images to collections from Brazil, China, Colombia, Ghana, Italy, Netherlands, Paraguay, Philippines, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Notable collection updates include the 1,165,725 indexed Continue reading FamilySearch Adds Over 4.5 Million Indexed Records & Images to Collections from Brazil, China, Ghana, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, & the USA
Last fall Family Roots Publishing ran a highly-successful promotion on the new The Family Tree Guidebook to Europe – Your Essential Guide to Trace Your Genealogy in Europe – 2nd Edition. Based upon that experience, I’ve concluded that a promo Continue reading European Research Book Bundle on Sale for 29% off Thru Midnight Sunday, Feb. 16!
The following was written by Billion Graves Staff: After months of work in response to hundreds of user requests, BillionGraves has added several new features designed to validate and enhance the headstone records found on BillionGraves. The Supporting Record feature Continue reading Billion Graves Adds Supporting Records Feature
The following is from Mocavo: In October 2013, we announced our Free Forever Revolution and made a commitment to launch 1,000 new databases every day. With the support of the Mocavo Community, we’ve kept our promise by adding more than Continue reading Mocavo Adds 20,000 Additional Databases in One Day
The following is from RootsMagic: With more and more devices and operating systems becoming popular, we are always asked, “When will RootsMagic be available for _______?” We are working hard to make RootsMagic available on whatever device you use, wherever Continue reading RootsMagic Produces an Android App
The following is from FamilySearch: Tens of Thousands of Additional Indexers Needed to Help Create an Every-Name Index to Millions of Obituaries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salt Lake City, Utah—February 7, 2014—FamilySearch is working with partners and the larger genealogical community Continue reading FamilySearch to Make Millions of Obituaries Searchable Online
A while back I got an invitation to a VIP breakfast to be held during RootsTech 2014. The breakfast was to be Friday morning. When I got the invite, I printed it out and put it in a notebook with Continue reading Your search results may not be what they seem.
RootsTech 2014 is now open. It looks to be quite a production this year. The morning General Session is underway now with keynote speakers Dennis Brimhall (President & CEO of FamilySearch International), Annelis van den Belt (of DC Thompson Family Continue reading RootsTech 2014 is Underway!
The following was received from the Texas State Genealogical Society: In 2014, TSGS is on a Journey of Transformation. And we would love to have you join us on this journey. We have some exciting plans for TSGS in 2014. Continue reading Join the Texas State Genealogical Society in 2014 For a Chance to Win a Full Registration to the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2014 Conference
The following is from RootsTech: SALT LAKE CITY – RootsTech, the world’s largest family history and technology conference held in Salt Lake City, Utah, February 6-8, 2014, recently announced that 15 of its popular sessions will be broadcast live and Continue reading 2014 RootsTech Conference Makes 15 Live Sessions Free on the Internet
The following news release is from the National Genealogical Society: Arlington, VA, 30 JANUARY 2014: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) announces the opening of Official Blogger and Social Media Press registration for the 2014 Family History Conference, which will be Continue reading National Genealogical Society Announces Official Blogger & Social Media Press Registration for the 2014 Conference in Richmond, Virginia May 7 to 10