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There’s been quite a buzz at RootsTech about this new inititive for adoptees, sponsored by MyHeritage. Following is their News Release. MyHeritage is excited to announce a new pro bono initiative — DNA Quest — to help adoptees and their Continue reading DNA Quest – Free DNA Testing for Adoptees – From MyHeritage
The day started off with an absolutely inspiring opening session. Photographer and storyteller, Brandon Stanton, founder of the Humans of New York photoblog was with us. He told the crowd how he went from being a failed trader in Chicago Continue reading Thoughts on Thursday, Day 2 at RootsTech
What an amazing day! RootsTech got off to a great first full day with numerous classes, starting at 9 am – on site, as well as online. I was pleased to see that the online classes were done in such Continue reading My Thoughts on Wednesday, Day 1 of RootsTech 2018
The Palatines to America German Genealogy Society 2018 National Conference will be held in Buffalo, NY from June 13 to 16, 2018. It has been said that during the height of the Erie Canal era (1830-1865) more immigrants passed through Continue reading The Palatines to America German Genealogy Society 2018 National Conference in Buffalo, NY June 13-16
The following news release was received from FindMyPast: FindMyPast Acquires Genealogy Startup Twile – Winner of Two RootsTech Innovation Awards Leading British family history website, Findmypast, has announced their acquisition of genealogy startup Twile, creators of the visual family history Continue reading FindMyPast Acquires Genealogy Startup Twile
The first classes are now underway at RootsTech. There are over 300 of them being offered this year. Since early morning, I’ve watched crowds of people walking down West Temple, heading for the Salt Place entrance, from my Plaza Hotel Continue reading RootsTech is Off and Running… And America’s Pastor Lies in State
Many genealogists have enjoyed the Genealogy/Local History resources found at Chicago’s Newberry library. I was alerted to a change in their Digital Image policies by the American Library Association. The following excerpt is from an announcement posted to the Newberry Continue reading Newberry’s Digital Collections Are Now Available for Re-use Without Licensing or Fees
Well, that was fun. I got into the RootsTech registration line about 4 pm and was out of there about an hour later. I understand that some folks were in line for 1 1/2 to 2 hours earlier in the Continue reading RootsTech Registration in the Salt Palace
After an uneventful drive from Salt Lake City to Provo this morning, my BYU Family History Technology Workshop registration began at about 8 am, with a light continental breakfast of fruit and bagels. Most of us carried our food to Continue reading A Day at the BYU Family History Technology Workshop
Family Roots Publishing has put together a bundle of 8 popular genealogy research guides for Alsace-Lorraine – and discounted them by 40% for the next week – that a $100 savings! These are only available for U.S.A. purchase, as the Continue reading Alsace-Lorraine Genealogy Research Bundle of 8 Books – discounted 40% thru Friday, March 9
A few days ago, I blogged about the free online RootsTech 2018 sessions. Starting on Wednesday, February 28, you can get in on RootsTech, even if you can’t attend. The keynote sessions, as well as a good selection of classes Continue reading Reminder – 19 RootsTech Sessions are Available FREE on the Internet
The following was received from FindMyPast: There were over 175,334 new records available to search this Findmypast Friday, including: Greater London Marriage Index Over 94,000 new records from the Royal College of Arms covering historic chapels at St James Duke’s Continue reading Over 175K Records Added At FindMyPast This Last Week
I am so happy to report that I’m now settled in at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City. I call this place my home away from home. I’ve been staying here for over 30 years – sometimes Continue reading Settled in Salt Lake for a Few Days – and looking homeless
I am now in Utah, preparing for a week of genealogy education, and blogging. I will first attend the BYU Family History Technology Workshop in Provo on Tuesday, and then spend the rest of the week in Salt Lake City Continue reading Behind the Scenes at RootsTech
The following news release was received from the Texas State Genealogical Society: The Texas State Genealogical Society announces that its 2018 Family History Conference, Journey through Generations, is slated for November 2-4, 2018, at the Omni San Antonio at the Continue reading Journey Through Generations at the 2018 TxSGS Annual Conference