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The following excerpt is from an article posted in the October 6, 2014 edition of bionews.org.uk: A project to investigate the genetic history of the Welsh, which will also give participants information about their own DNA make-up, is now underway. Continue reading Welsh Ancestry DNA Project Underway
23andMe has announced that they have expanded into the Canadian market with the introduction of 23andMe.ca. Following is a teaser from an article posted in to Winnipeg Free Press: TORONTO – A U.S. personal genetics company, 23andMe, is now offering Continue reading 23andMe Expands into Canada
Finding celebrity roots has become a big deal on television. Now CNN show hosts have gotten into the act with a “Roots, Our Journeys Home” series which begins Sunday, October 12 at 9 pm Eastern. Following is the schedule. Click Continue reading “Roots: Our Journeys Home” Debuts Sunday, October 12 on CNN With 2 hour Primetime Showing
Combine the fact that tens of thousands of folks with Jewish ancestry worldwide are returning to Israel (with many Americans included) with with continuous advances being made in ancestral DNA research, and increased Jewish interest in DNA and Genetic DNA Continue reading The Implications of DNA Testing for Those Who May or May Not Know of Their Jewish Ancestry
The following teaser is from an article posted in the October 7, 2014 edition of bdnews24.com: It’s no secret that if your dad is tall and your mother is tall, you are probably going to be tall. But fully understanding Continue reading Tallness is 80% Related to Your Genes
I am reminded that the tenth annual Genealogy Conference and Cruise is coming up the later part of November. That’s less than 2 months away. If you aren’t already committed to joining us on the 30th Annual Salt Lake Christmas Continue reading Register NOW for the 10th Annual Genealogy Conference & Cruise
The following is from Maryann Stockert Tuck with the NCGS Webinars. Note that NCGS members have free access to the live webinars, as well as the archived classes. Free webinars are limited to specific programs on specific dates. October 3-5, Continue reading Two Excellent FREE Webinars From the North Carolina Genealogical Society Oct 3-5 & Dec 5-7
Tax records are some of my favorite places to find additional information on my American families. They are probably the best census substitutes available, in that they often predate federal census records. Bryan Mulcahy, M.L.S., a Reference Librarian specializing in Continue reading The Genealogical Benefits of Tax Records
The following was received from Pierre Clouthier at Progeny: Progeny Genealogy is pleased to announce ver. 5.2 of Charting Companion, featuring a fast, convenient chart preview directly in the main window. You can now preview the Ancestor, Descendant, Hourglass, Bowtie, Continue reading Progeny Genealogy Announces Version 5.2 of Charting Companion
I apologize for being away from blogging, newsletter, and such for the last two months, But we had things that had to be done that could not wait. On the 10th of August, Patty and I went back to Utah, Continue reading We Are Selling our Home in Bountiful, Utah
We are down to less than 100 days until our December rendezvous….. 96 days from today to be precise. With the first wisps of cooler fall air I find my thoughts turning to the upcoming good times we’re going to Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour…………. Week’s Peek
Only 104 days until the December rendezvous of the 30th annual Salt Lake Christmas Tour. Are YOU planning to come? Are YOU registered? Leland reminds us that due to a booking snaffoo (back in 2013) our group can only have Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour…………… Week’s Peek
The following was received from Kevin Spire: Do you want to start researching your family history? Get started on the right foot by taking classes at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Along with a free Beginning Genealogy class offered once a Continue reading Genealogical Proof Standard Classes Offered at the Iowa Genealogical Society
The following News Release was received from FindMyPast: Findmypast.com launches ‘Hall of Heroes’ campaign to share individual stories about heroic figures from everyone’s own family history Call for people to submit stories of their own family heroes to be included Continue reading Findmypast Launches ‘Hall of Heroes’ to Celebrate the Heroes in Everyone’s Family
The following is from the Smithsonian website: New Website Allows Anyone with Internet Connection to Help August 12, 2014 – Today the Smithsonian launches its Transcription Center website to the public. The website is designed to leverage the power of Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Massive Smithsonian Digitization Project