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Revisions are a new way to track changes to your tree and discover new collaborators. Revisions are built on an entirely new technology that will enable some great features in the future, including the ability to undo changes to your Continue reading Geni Allows All Users Access to Revisions
It’s amazing the stuff you find on the Internet. I just ran across a site with a few details and a picture of the new home belonging to Ancestry.com VP, Josh Hanna. Following is a teaser. Congrats to Josh and Continue reading Ancestry.com VP Josh Hanna Purchases Mill Valley, CA Home
The following news release was written by Family Tree DNA: HOUSTON, (August 11, 2010) — Family Tree DNA, the world leader in genetic genealogy, will host its 6th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy on October 30-31, 2010, at the Sheraton Continue reading Family Tree DNA to Host Their 6th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy on October 30-31, 2010
My friend, Leslie Albrecht Huber, will be speaking at the Salt Lake City main library on August 26. The program will be carried live on Radio Station KCPW. Leslie recently wrote an excellent family history titled “The Journey Takers.” Also Continue reading Genealogy Author to Speak at Salt Lake Public Library August 25
Dick Eastman posted a news release stating that Godfrey Memorial Library has a new director. Following is a teaser. James R. Benn, B.A., M.L.S., is the new Director of Godfrey Memorial Library, Middletown, Connecticut beginning September 13. He is currently Continue reading James R. Benn Named Director of Godfrey Memorial Library
Illinois adoptees born before January 1, 1946 may now get copies of their original unaltered birth certificates. Those born after that date must wait until November 15, 2011. The following excerpts are from an interesting article about the first person Continue reading Illinois Adoptees Born Before Jan 1, 1946 May Now Get Their Original Unaltered Birth Records
VANCOUVER, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — The Canadian government announced Monday 900,000 U.S. dollars for the creation of a new website documenting the experiences of Chinese settlers, past and present. The bilingual portal, “Chinese Canadian stories: Uncommon stories from a common Continue reading New Chinese-Canadian Website to Launch in 2012
The following excerpts are from an interesting story at the Fox News website about the high-tech Memory Medallions that can be attached to headstones – and read by smart phones. Very interesting! WAYNESBURG, Pa. — The concept of barcodes on Continue reading High-Tech at the Cemetery
The following is a teaser from a great adoption-reunion story. It brought tears to my eyes… For months, the woman had been watching Joanne Eckert. Listening for the inflections in her voice when she spoke with customers or laughed. Observing Continue reading Siblings Meet For The First Time In 59 Years
Following is an excerpt from a fascinating article dealing with various “famous folks” wills. Ancestry.co.uk is posting 6 million English & Welsh wills running from 1861 to 1941. If you do a Google News search, you’ll come up with all Continue reading Six Million British English & Welsh Wills 1861-1941 Going On Line
Interesting… Ancestry.com Inc. (ACOM) [Chart – Analysis – News] established a new 52-week high yesterday at $21.21. Clearly investors are enthusiastic about the firm’s prospects. The rally was accompanied by higher than average volume, which adds to the momentum behind Continue reading Ancestry.com Stock Prices Climb to $21.21
Maps are an integral part of doing any genealogy or historical research. The following excerpt is from an interesting article at Mainebiz.biz. Smaller is better for Historic Map Works. The company recently relocated from the former Portland Glass building in Continue reading Historic Map Works Grows While Downsizing
Just a reminder – NBC is planning to rerun four episodes of the Who Do You Think You Are? series starting on Friday, August 13 at 8/7c (that’s 7 mountain-time also). The episodes will feature Lisa Kudrow Sarah Jessica Parker Continue reading Who Do You Think You Are? Re-runs Start This Friday Evening
The following was received from FGS KNoxville: Ancestry.com is excited to provide FGS Conference attendees the opportunity to have their family photos and documents scanned at the conference, for free, on our professional scanning equipment. It’s a unique opportunity to Continue reading Digitize Your Family Records At The FGS Conference in Knoxville – Free to the Public
Terry Thornton, of Fulton, Mississippi, died in the evening of August 9, 2010. He was known among genealogy bloggers for his popular blog and writing on the Hill Country of Monroe County, Mississippi. I consider his blog to be one Continue reading GeneaBlogger, Terry Thornton, Passes