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Beginning January 3, the Brits will be able to view a program entitled “Heir Hunters” on their version of the History Channel. In looking at the previews, it looks to be an exciting program. I know a number of folks Continue reading Heir Hunters coming to the British History Channel January 3
And here’s another church history recently published… I absolutely love church histories, and would be delighted if all churches produced these once in a while. I think it should be a “requirement.” Not enforceable, of course, but these things are Continue reading Pasadena, California’s Holy Family Church Publishes History Book
Aw – there is money to be made by foreign governments when it comes to genealogy. The “Certificate of Irish Heritage” is the latest in a long line of come-ons for Americans. Not necessarily a bad thing, but still a Continue reading Official Certificates of Irish Heritage to Most Likely be Available in January of 2011
This according to an article in the tabloid Daily Star, “Lady Gaga is one celeb people would hate to have as their relative.” The rather flamboyant singer, Lady Gaga, age 24, was joined by socialite Paris Hilton, age 29, and Continue reading Lady Gaga Not Wanted as a Relative
What goes up must come down, especially in the stock market. Ancestry has had nearly a week of steady losses. Watch for a turn around shortly… … Ancestry.com (ACOM) skidded 4% in nearly twice its normal volume. The online family Continue reading Ancestry.com Stocks Take a Hit
The following teaser is from an article by Marcia Worth found in the December 28, 2010 edition of the South Orange Patch. As the Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and Holy Communion begins its 152nd year in South Orange, church Continue reading New Book – “The Episcopal Church(es) of Saint Andrew & Holy Communion, South Orange, NJ, 1859-2009” Now Available
Registration is now open for an upcoming webinar: Chasing Women – Finding Your Female Ancestors. Hosted by Legacy Family Tree’s Geoff Rasmussen and presented by GenealogyBlog.com’s Leland K. Meitzler (yes – that’s me). While the live webinar is not until Continue reading FREE “Chasing Women” Webinar Scheduled for February 16, 2011
The following news release was written by FamilySearch.org staff, and courtesy of Paul Nauta: 29 December 2010 First Polish Indexing Project Now Available FamilySearch Indexing now has projects available in 11 languages, with the addition of the first project in Continue reading Lots of New Projects at FamilySearch, including the 1st Polish Indexing Project
The following excerpt is from an article in the December 21, 2010 edition of the River Falls Journal. At the present time, the Pierce County [Wisconsin] Historical Association (PCHA) has about 112 family histories on its office shelves. These range Continue reading The Pierce County (Wisconsin) Historical Society Wants Family Histories
RootsTech will take place on February 10 through February 12, 2011, here in Salt Lake City. The conference is billed as “A New Genealogy and Technology Conference to Define the Future,” and by all indications it will do just that. Continue reading Early Bird Registration For Rootstech to Close @ Midnight January 7, 2011
The following RootsMagic news, posted by Bruce Buzbee, is from December 14, but it’s still timely for those of us so busy with Christmas that we haven’t followed the latest news, let alone downloaded our updates. This update adds several Continue reading RootsMagic 4 Update Released (4.0.9.9)
The following researcher notice is posted has been posted by NARA. Thanks to Myrt for sending out the heads-up on this. Beginning December 27, 2010 all researchers will be required to use locking bags for removing reproductions, personal notes, and Continue reading Locked Bags Now Required at NARA I & II
We’ve all heard the line, “It’s not if your hard drive will fail, it’s when.” But we don’t all necessarily believe that the line applies to us. Right? Well, about a month ago, my nearly 4-year old iMac began acting Continue reading It’s Not If Your Hard Drive Will Fail, It’s When
John D. Reid posted that Ancestry has offered their World Deluxe membership package at 50% off to new subscribers in today’s edition of the Toronto Globe and Mail. The offer runs through January 3. See his blog for more info. Continue reading Ancestry World Deluxe Subscriptions at 50% Off
The following excerpt is from a revealing article suggesting that New Zealand’s Maori Pacific Island origins may be much newer than has been accepted. A New Zealand historian says the idea of Maori being indigenous may need to be reconsidered. Continue reading New Zealand’s Maori Settlement Now Dated to About the 13th Century