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Missed RootTech, but would still like to participate? Well, it can’t be done onsite, but the 2018 Live-Streaming videos are posted at RootsTech, and available to watch on your schedule. Click on the link ot set started. The dates for Continue reading RootsTech 2018 Videos Are Available at RootsTech.org
For me, the day started off with a MyHeritage Friends buffet breakfast, which included the gift of a personal bag – with pouches and pockets. It’s kind of a cross between a backpack and a purse… Really cool. I will Continue reading Thoughts on Day Four of RootsTech 2018
We started the day with the general session which featured the day’s sponsor, FindMyPast, and Scott Hamilton. Scott told his story today. He told the audience that this is the first time he’s ever given this talk, one about family… Continue reading Day Three of RootsTech 2018
The day started off with an absolutely inspiring opening session. Photographer and storyteller, Brandon Stanton, founder of the Humans of New York photoblog was with us. He told the crowd how he went from being a failed trader in Chicago Continue reading Thoughts on Thursday, Day 2 at RootsTech
What an amazing day! RootsTech got off to a great first full day with numerous classes, starting at 9 am – on site, as well as online. I was pleased to see that the online classes were done in such Continue reading My Thoughts on Wednesday, Day 1 of RootsTech 2018
The Palatines to America German Genealogy Society 2018 National Conference will be held in Buffalo, NY from June 13 to 16, 2018. It has been said that during the height of the Erie Canal era (1830-1865) more immigrants passed through Continue reading The Palatines to America German Genealogy Society 2018 National Conference in Buffalo, NY June 13-16
The first classes are now underway at RootsTech. There are over 300 of them being offered this year. Since early morning, I’ve watched crowds of people walking down West Temple, heading for the Salt Place entrance, from my Plaza Hotel Continue reading RootsTech is Off and Running… And America’s Pastor Lies in State
Well, that was fun. I got into the RootsTech registration line about 4 pm and was out of there about an hour later. I understand that some folks were in line for 1 1/2 to 2 hours earlier in the Continue reading RootsTech Registration in the Salt Palace
After an uneventful drive from Salt Lake City to Provo this morning, my BYU Family History Technology Workshop registration began at about 8 am, with a light continental breakfast of fruit and bagels. Most of us carried our food to Continue reading A Day at the BYU Family History Technology Workshop
A few days ago, I blogged about the free online RootsTech 2018 sessions. Starting on Wednesday, February 28, you can get in on RootsTech, even if you can’t attend. The keynote sessions, as well as a good selection of classes Continue reading Reminder – 19 RootsTech Sessions are Available FREE on the Internet
I am so happy to report that I’m now settled in at the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City. I call this place my home away from home. I’ve been staying here for over 30 years – sometimes Continue reading Settled in Salt Lake for a Few Days – and looking homeless
I am now in Utah, preparing for a week of genealogy education, and blogging. I will first attend the BYU Family History Technology Workshop in Provo on Tuesday, and then spend the rest of the week in Salt Lake City Continue reading Behind the Scenes at RootsTech
The following news release was received from the Texas State Genealogical Society: The Texas State Genealogical Society announces that its 2018 Family History Conference, Journey through Generations, is slated for November 2-4, 2018, at the Omni San Antonio at the Continue reading Journey Through Generations at the 2018 TxSGS Annual Conference
The following news release was received from Tami Mize, at JoyFlips: JoyFlips giving away $80,000 worth of FamilyArchive™ Kits at RootsTech Launch of Version 4.0. Groundbreaking technology for preserving and sharing family stories being launched at world’s largest family history Continue reading JoyFlips Giving Away $80,000 Worth of FamilyArchive™ Kits at RootsTech
The following was received from my friend, Ruby Coleman: The Family Discovery Genealogy Workshop will be held on Saturday 21 April 2018 1 to 6 pm. It is sponsored by the North Platte Genealogical Society, with presentations by Ruby Coleman Continue reading Family Discovery Genealogy Workshop to be held April 21 in North Platte, Nebraska