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The following News Release was received from Claire LaBeaux at OnGreatFamily.com: OneGreatFamily.com is now publishing a weekly blog with valuable information and suggestions for genealogy enthusiasts. While the content varies, each issue generally includes: Genealogy Research Suggestions – articles focused Continue reading Free Genealogy Newsletter Feed Now Available from www.OneGreatFamily.com
Check out the article, pictures and video about the “Hands Around the Library” Rally at the Library of Michigan. I found the following paragraph enlightening: Unfortunately Governor Granholm was not in her office that day. While we were there trying Continue reading Hands Around the Library Rally Held at the Library of Michigan
The following News Release was received from Debra Chatfield: brightsolid today announced it is to acquire Friends Reunited Group from ITV plc for £25 million. The completion of the deal is subject to clearance by the competition authorities. brightsolid is Continue reading brightsolid Acquires Friends Reunited for £25 Million
As a Footnote fan and subscriber, I just got the following note: The 1930 US Census is one of the most powerful resources available to anyone who wants to learn more about their ancestors. During the month of August, we’re Continue reading The Interactive 1930 Census FREE at Footnote.com During August
Tuesday’s Davis County Clipper (the local bi-weekly her in Bountiful) had a short article in the Davis People section about the Hess Family Reunion which took place last week. The following is from the paper: Farmington – The Hess Family Continue reading The Hess Family Reunion
John D. Reid, at Anglo-Celtic Connections, wrote a good blog about Ancestry – and it’s affiliations with “Who Do You Think You Are?” Following is a teaser. Ancestry.com makes considerable reference to the TV program “Who Do You Think You Continue reading Ancestry.com & “Who Do You Think You Are?”
The following news release was received from Nils Schnelle, OSN Online Social Networking GmbH: Hamburg, July 29, 2009 – The family network dynastree.com just deployed a new version which comes with several new features and improvements, such as better hinting, Continue reading Free 14-day Trial Subscription to dynastree’s Premium Version
The following announcement was received from Jim Johnson, at the Heritage Quest Research Library, in Sumner, Washington. HQRL is proud to announce that the program for the Heritage Quest Research Library Autumn Quest Seminar to be held at the Tacoma Continue reading HQRL Announces their Annual Autumn Quest – to be held in Tacoma, Washington
Have you ever wanted to know what breeds your mutt dog has in his/her bloodline? Now you can find out, using the Canine Genealogy Kit – for just $59.95. The following is from the Hammacher Schlemmer website: This kit analyzes Continue reading Get Your Mutt’s Breed with the Doggy DNA Kit
The following news release was received from George Morgan: Federation of Genealogical Societies 2009 Conference Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 5:00-6:00 PM Statehouse Convention Center, Governor’s Hall IV The Federation of Genealogical Societies is pleased to host an open forum Continue reading Open Forum: Blogging, Social Networking, and Podcasting at the FGS Conference
The $75,000,000 Ancestry.com I.P.O. is underwritten by five banks/financial institutions. They typically get 7% of the total offering, less their expenses. Since I.P.O.s have been nearly non-existent lately, the banks can crow a bit about making a few bucks from Continue reading Expected Bank Fees for the Ancestry.com I.P.O.
There’s a downside to every business, and looking at the Ancestry.com SEC filing, it’s hard to see anything but the bucket of gold. However, Ancestry.com has cited acquiring country code domain names as a potential risk. That comes with having Continue reading Ancestry.com Raises Concerns about Obtaining and/or Protecting Domain Names
According to an article posted at the Seeking Michigan website, the Michigan death records collection covering the years 1897 to 1920, is almost complete. There are now over 960,000 certificates available at no charge at the site, with the project Continue reading The Free Online Michigan Death Records 1897-1920 is 99% Complete – With 960,000+ Certificates Online
It really comes as no surprise that Ancestry.com, Inc. has filed for a $75,000,000 Initial Public Offering (I.P.O). They’re one of the few genealogy companies that has made a lot of money the last year or two. According to the Continue reading Ancestry.com Files a $75,000,000. I.P.O.
Fun Stuff for Genealogists would like to announce some new items on their web site http://www.FunStuffForGenealogists.com: A new Skeleton T-shirt that reads “Just passin’ time, diggin’ up my roots” and a new “Genealogists never die, They just lose their census” Continue reading New Stuff at “Fun Stuff”