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Google-backed biotech startup 23andme – created by Google cofounder Sergey Brin’s wife, Anne Wojcicki – seems to be hungry enough for customers to commission and fly this blimp over the Bay Area. Read the full article at the October 23, Continue reading Genetic Testing 23andme.com Flys Blimp Over the Bay Area
The retired Bishop of Derry Dr Edward Daly has launched a new edition of his popular book on the history of the priests of the diocese of Derry. The Clergy of the Diocese of Derry, co-written with Fr Kieran Devlin, Continue reading “The Clergy of the Diocese of Derry” in a New Second Edition
Number 7 The Family History Library is easy to use. First, it should be noted that you may bring in your “stuff.” Take your laptop, briefcase full of family group sheets, your maps, ancestor charts, notebooks, and anything else you Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #7
The following announcement is from the October 23, 2009 edition of the Altoona Mirror. Following the announcement is some info about the Pennsylvania Historical Mining Reports website. The Coalport Area Coal Museum will host guest speaker Robin Lighty from the Continue reading Pennsylvania Historical Mining Reports
The following is from a news release from the Texas State Library: AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce the reappointment of chairman Sandra J. Pickett of Liberty, Martha Doty Freeman of Continue reading Pickett, Freeman, Holt Reappointed to Texas State Library & Archives Commission by Governor
Diane Haddad (Genealogy Insider) wrote an informative article about “genealogy toolbars” yesterday. I learned a few things from it and you can too. She gives links to four separate toolbars that are specifically for genealogy, as well as info on Continue reading Diane Writes on Genealogy Toolbars
The following news release was received from Tom Champoux, Director of Marketing, New England Historic Genealogical Society: Boston, MA, October 22, 2009 – The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new staff Continue reading NEHGS Fills Key Positions
I noted yesterday that UpFront with NGS, as well as an email forwarded to members of the GSG, that dramatic changes were about to take place in service at Archives 1 in Washington D.C. From the email: “…basically we are Continue reading Comments on National Archives Services at Archive 1 in Washington D.C.
Number 8 – Genealogical Education The Salt Lake Christmas Tour is known for the wealth of genealogy classes taught during the week. Classes actually start on Sunday evening and run all week long. Classes will be taught by Joy Price, Continue reading Top Ten Reasons for Attending the Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #8
It’s now thought that it is known where Staff Sergeant Billy Lynch is buried in China. It’s too cold to dig, but next spring Moore’s Marauders will send scientists to attempt to locate his remains. With the help of DNA Continue reading WWII Marine’s Remains Thought to be Located in China
The recession continues to take it’s toll on genealogy research facilities. The hours at the popular T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Library in Greeneville, Tennessee have been shortened by almost half. The T. Elmer Cox Historical and Genealogical Library, Continue reading Shortened Hours at the T. Elmer Cox Library
The following excerpt is from an article by Josh Corbelli, about the California Family History Expo that we attended last weekend. The photo is mine. Pretty interesting… For Brad Ogden and his wife Teri, researching their family genealogy has helped Continue reading Looking Back at the Redding Family History Expo
Number 9 The camaraderie of the group is part of the fun! Attendees at the Salt Lake Christmas Tour come not only to do research in the Family History Library, but many come back year after year to enjoy the Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #9
They say it will only be 10 questions – and take about minutes to complete. Let’s hope those ten questions are genealogically useful in 2082. According to the Census 2010 Newsletter, the scope of the operation includes counting nearly 310 Continue reading Only 10 Questions in the 2010 Census
Number 10 While you research at the Family History Library – enjoying the Salt Lake Christmas Tour your non-genealogist spouse or companion can enjoy the local attractions. Many folks come on the tour with husbands, wives or friends that aren’t Continue reading Top 10 Reasons for Attending the 25th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour – #10