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The following teaser is from officelovin.com: Ancestry, a technology platform that allows users to create their own family tree and help them discover, preserve and share their family history, recently moved into a new UK office, located in London, England, Continue reading Ancestry’s New Offices in London→

The following was posted March 25, 2017 at the Longview News-Journal website. A group of volunteers met Saturday near Easton to clean up a cemetery dating back to the 1800s and that has fallen into disrepair. Jeanne Collins, board member Continue reading Group Cleans Up an Old Texas Cemetery→

The following news release is from NEHGS: Unique Databases, Boston Catholic Records, “How-to” Irish Research Guides, a Webinar, and More Resources Available with Free Guest Registration AmericanAncestors.org/Irish March 14, 2017 — Boston, Massachusetts—Honor your Irish heritage this St. Patrick’s Day Continue reading FREE Access to All Irish Resources on AmericanAncestors.org from March 15-22→

The following is from Danielle Matlin at discovery.com: New season premieres Sunday, March 5 at 10/9c TLC’s Emmy Award-winning series, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? returns this spring with a new group of celebrities ready to delve into their Continue reading TLC Reveals the New Celebrities for the Seventh Season of Who Do You Think You Are?→

NOTE: If you wish to order the bundle of the Full Subscription to MyHeritage & a DNA test for $199, Click on this link. The links below, as well as the link within the illustration just go to MyHeritage, and Continue reading MyHeritage Launches “Photo Discoveries”→

I just got a note from my friend, Kathy Meade. She alerted me to the fact that ArkivDigital is about to most a HUGE collection of Swedish aerial photographs at their website. The following excerpt is from the ArkivDigital blog: Continue reading ArkivDigital to Post Millions of Swedish Aerial Photographs→

Roger P. Minert, PhD, AG and a team of researchers at BYU are currently involved in a project wherein they read and extract German-American vital records from historic local church vital records. These church records often pinpoint German origins in Continue reading German Immigrants in American Church Records – Vol. 19: Missouri (excluding St. Louis County) – Now Shipping→

FRPC made a special purchase of 10,000 Vital Records of Central New York 1813-1850 and 10,000 Vital Records for Western New York 1809-1850 – two classic hard-back vital records volumes written by the late Fred Q. Bowman – for the Continue reading Two Classic New York Vital Records books – on sale as a bundle for 55% Off Thru December 17→

To encourage early Christmas sales, as well as a celebration of Veteran’s Day, FRPC is offering a free copy of my Tracing Your Germanic Ancestors (a $9.95 value) with any purchase of $20 or more of in-stock items sold at Continue reading Get a Free Tracing Your Germanic Ancestors With Purchase of $20 or more – thru Thursday, Nov 17→

The lead graphic of Washington State maps, under a title of He Collected 12,000 Road Maps — Now We’re Discovering Their Secrets caught my eye. The following teaser is from an article at the National Geographic website. Robert Berlo got Continue reading 12,000 Road Maps – Quite a Collection→

A while back, Family Roots Publishing took on the publication of Roger Minert’s German Reverse Place Name Indexes. In the process, FRPC acquired first editions of some of the books – including the Brandenburg volume. It’s basically the same book Continue reading Brandenburg Reverse Place Name Indexes – First Edition – On Sale for 60% Off – Just $5.98 – While supplies last.→

The following is from an October 27, 2016 article posted at DailyMail.com A married father who vanished from his home without a trace 23 years ago was found living in a different state with an entirely new family. Richard Hoagland Continue reading Man Who Intentionally Disappeared 23 Years Ago Found by Someone Compiling Their Family History Using Ancestry.com→

The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) just announced the continuation of its popular FREE monthly webinar program in 2017. FamilySearch sponsors the program, allowing the webinars to be free to all. Registration for the 2017 webinars is now open. Following Continue reading The Illinois Genealogical Society Announces Their 2017 FREE Monthly Webinar Program→

October 28, 2016 – Austin, TX. The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) announces the results of its recent election for FGS officers and board members. The election was conducted online September 1-30, with all FGS delegates eligible to vote. Office Continue reading Federation of Genealogical Societies Announces 2016 Election Results→