FamilySearch Digital Records Access is Replacing Microfilm & Film Distribution is to Cease in August

In a press release dated June 26, 2017, FamilySearch announced that microfilm distribution to branch libraries is ending as of August 31, 2017. While we all expected this would happen at some point, we didn’t expect it would happen now. Continue reading FamilySearch Digital Records Access is Replacing Microfilm & Film Distribution is to Cease in August

NYG&B Announces the Retirement of Karen Mauer Jones & the Selection of Laura Murphy DeGrazia as Editor of The Record

The following news release is from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 – 11:30am: Today the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) announced the retirement of editor Karen Mauer Jones and the selection of Continue reading NYG&B Announces the Retirement of Karen Mauer Jones & the Selection of Laura Murphy DeGrazia as Editor of The Record

Classes at the 2017 Salt Lake Christmas Tour Include a DNA Track & One-on-One Analytics

The classes being offered at the 2017 Salt Lake Christmas Tour are now posted at the website. Based on the overwhelming success of Regina Negrycz’s DNA presentation in 2016, we’ve asked her back to present a week-long DNA-oriented series. In Continue reading Classes at the 2017 Salt Lake Christmas Tour Include a DNA Track & One-on-One Analytics

MyHeritage DNA Tests – Only $69 for Father’s Day – Until June 19

MyHeritage is running a Fathers’s Day promo on their Autosomal DNA test – cutting the price to just $69 until June 19. That’s again the best price that they’ve ever offered. Order 3 kits or more, and they add free Continue reading MyHeritage DNA Tests – Only $69 for Father’s Day – Until June 19

New Records at FindMyPast This Last Week

Databases added at FindMyPast this last week: WWI Draft Registration Cards Over 5.1 million new records have been added to our collection of United States WWI draft registration cards. This final update completes this fascinating collection, which now totals more Continue reading New Records at FindMyPast This Last Week

Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America – Fall Seminar – Oct 21 2017

The following was received from Richard E. Hartle, Publicity Chairman for the Spring Seminar of the Ohio Chapter Palatines to America: Saturday, October 21, 2017 – Columbus, Ohio Ohio Chapter Palatines to America Fall Seminar Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Branch, Continue reading Ohio Chapter of Palatines to America – Fall Seminar – Oct 21 2017

Databases Posted at FamilySearch May 1 through June 1, 2017

The following databases were published or updated at FamilySearch between May 1 and June 1 2017: Title – Number of Indexed Records – Last Updated Argentina, Entre Ríos, Catholic Church Records, 1764-1983 – 601,470 – 30 May 2017 Canada, New Continue reading Databases Posted at FamilySearch May 1 through June 1, 2017

Online Tool Reveals the Year in Which a Given Name was Most Popular in Britain

The following teaser is from a May 19, 2017 article posted at dailymail.co.uk: An unusual baby name seems to be a badge of honor for celebrities, who excel at picking out quirky and sometimes downright bizarre monikers for their children. Continue reading Online Tool Reveals the Year in Which a Given Name was Most Popular in Britain

READ Project Producing a Free e-Learning App for Reading Historical Documents

The following teaser is from the READ website. At the READ [Recognition and Enrichment of Archival Documents] project, we are dedicated to using new technologies to make historical documents more accessible. Our latest forthcoming tool is an important part of Continue reading READ Project Producing a Free e-Learning App for Reading Historical Documents

The Family History Library Announces Third Annual Free Block Party

The following is from FamilySearch: SALT LAKE CITY (May 30, 2017) – The Family History Library and the Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will sponsor the third annual Family History Block Party on Continue reading The Family History Library Announces Third Annual Free Block Party

16th Annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference – June 9-10

The following excerpt is from the June 3, 2017 edition of tahlequahdailypress.com: The 16th Annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference will be hosted by the Cherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S. Keeler Dr., Tahlequah, OK on June 9-10. The two-day event provides participants Continue reading 16th Annual Cherokee Ancestry Conference – June 9-10

MyHeritage Launches New Comprehensive DNA Ethnicity Analysis

The following news release was written by MyHeritage staff: MyHeritage DNA’s new Ethnicity Estimate covers 42 different ethnic regions, more than any other major DNA company; and is uniquely provided for free to those who upload their DNA data from Continue reading MyHeritage Launches New Comprehensive DNA Ethnicity Analysis