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The following excerpt is from the June 22, 2015 edition of Alaska Public Media. A grease-smudged stack of 25 fading sheets of paper in a storage shed is one of only two copies of who’s buried where in Evergreen Cemetery. Continue reading New Maps of Juneau, Alaska’s Evergreen Cemetery to Go Online in October
The following teaser is from a fascinating article by Ana Swanson, published June 19, 2015 in the online edition of the Washington Post. The way that different races and ethnicities are spread around the U.S. says a lot about our Continue reading Maps of the USA Showing Our Ancestry & Other Cool Stuff
The following teaser is from the June 22, 2015 online edition of USA Today. Neanderthals, an early species of human, interbred with the ancestors of modern Europeans more often and more recently than previously thought, a study published Monday in Continue reading Aproximately 6% to 9% of This Man’s DNA Came From Neanderthals
It’s been 200 years since the epic Battle of Waterloo took place. A number of commemorations are taking place. click on the links to learn more. The Battle of Waterloo, as it happened on June 18, 1815 – On this Continue reading Battle of Waterloo Anniversary – June 18, 1815
The following excerpt is from the June 17, 2015 edition of the Kearney Hub: KEARNEY [Nebraska]— Irene M. Mollard, 91, of Amherst died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney… Irene May Willkens was born on Continue reading Irene M. Mollard 1924-2015 – R.I.P.
The following teaser is from the June 17, 2015 edition of the Circleville Herald: The Pickaway County Historical and Genealogical Library recently upgraded and renovated its facility to better accommodate patrons. “We received an inheritance which, together with our fundraising Continue reading Pickaway County Historical & Genealogical Library Gets a Renovation
My electronic copy of The New England Historical and Genealogical Register came popping into my inbox today. I like get the Register in electronic format. I can just blow up the copy and flip through the pages on my big Continue reading The New England Historical and Genealogical Register – Spring 2015 Electronic Issue Now Available
Family Roots Publishing is offering a package deal of the RootsMagic 7 software (full version) and Getting the Most Out of RootsMagic 7, a 395-page book for over 55% off. Normally $44.90 for the two items, we’re making them available Continue reading RootsMagic 7 Genealogy Software & Guidebook at Over 55% Off – Only $19.88! Lowest Price Ever Offered!
SLIG Registration opens on June 20! The following is from UGA: SLIG 2016 offers an amazing line-up of courses and instructors. Feel free to peruse, consider, and compare, but if you want a seat in those classes that fill quickly, Continue reading SLIG 2016 Registration Opens June 20, 9:00 am MDT
Crestleaf has updated and posted a very attractive family relationship chart. It’s available for free download at: http://crestleaf.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Family-Relationship-Chart.jpg Read a good article about the chart by Judy Everett Ramos, posted in the June 15 edition of Examiner.com.
The following teaser is from the June 12 PSNews Online: The National Archives of Australia (NAA) has begun a $3.4 million project to mark the centenary of World War I, describing and digitising many of the Anzacs’ repatriation records, ensuring Continue reading Anzacs’ (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Repatriation Records Released
The following information on the Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America Fall Seminar was just received: FOLLOW THE PIONEERS: LEAVING GERMANY TO ADJUSTING IN THE NEW WORLD Saturday, October 24, 2015, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 Continue reading Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America 2015 Fall Seminar Announced
As you know, this weekend, AncestryDNA is running their $89 Father’s Day DNA Testing Special. Lisa Louise Cooke reminded me that this would be a good time to run a promo on DNA guides. She’s right, as there are now Continue reading DNA Research Bundle of 8 Quick Guide Laminates – 15% off through Father’s Day, June 21, 2015
My friend, Lee Everton, is working with HERO Client Rescue S.A., located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This group is the first EMS (First Responders) group ever in Haiti. HERO was founded by Veterans who have served in Haiti and saw the Continue reading Lee Everton is Working with HERO Client Rescue S.A., Located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
I picked up several copies of The Portable Genealogist, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, at the SCGS Jamboree this last week that I had not previously seen. One that particularly caught my attention was Using DNA in Continue reading The Portable Genealogist – Using DNA in Genealogy – a Review