30% Off All Books at the FRPC Bookstore in the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel This Week Only

A Family Roots Publishing Co. book store is set up in the Heritage room on the lobby floor of the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, next to the Family History Library. Hundreds of popular genealogy-related books, software programs, CD-ROMs, and laminate Continue reading 30% Off All Books at the FRPC Bookstore in the Salt Lake Plaza Hotel This Week Only

RootsTech Announces the Thursday (Feb. 4) Morning Keynote Speakers

SALT LAKE CITY, October 27, 2015 — RootsTech, the largest family history conference in the world, announced today the first three keynote speakers in its all-star lineup for RootsTech 2016. The first general session (Thursday, February 4, 2016) will feature Continue reading RootsTech Announces the Thursday (Feb. 4) Morning Keynote Speakers

Book Now for the 3rd Annual Genealogy Conference & Cruise – September 18-25, 2016

The following news release was received from my friend, Craig Scott. Book your cruise now for the best stateroom selection! Join us for an educational and fun-filled voyage on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship Liberty of the Seas when it Continue reading Book Now for the 3rd Annual Genealogy Conference & Cruise – September 18-25, 2016

Back To Our Past Event at the Serpentine Hall, RDS, Dublin (9-11 October)

Accredited Genealogists Ireland (AGI) is celebrating its new name with active participation at this weekend’s Back To Our Past event at the Serpentine Hall, RDS, Dublin (9-11 October). Until May 2015 AGI was more familiarly known as APGI – the Continue reading Back To Our Past Event at the Serpentine Hall, RDS, Dublin (9-11 October)

Southern California Genealogical Society – Genealogy Jamboree Call for Presentations Extended Thru October 7!

Genealogy Jamboree 2016 Conference Call for Presentations 47th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree Jamboree Extension Series Webinars The Southern California Genealogical Society announces the extension of the Call for Presentations for the 47th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree, to be Continue reading Southern California Genealogical Society – Genealogy Jamboree Call for Presentations Extended Thru October 7!

Sacramento Archives Crawl This Saturday

The following is from the September 29, 2015 edition of sacramentopress.com: In celebration of American Archives Month, archives and special collections libraries from throughout the region will showcase their rarely-seen holdings during the 5th annual Sacramento Archives Crawl on Saturday, Continue reading Sacramento Archives Crawl This Saturday

NGS Releases Two-minute Video To Promote 2016 Conference

The following is from the National Genealogical Society: ARLINGTON, VA, 30 September 2015 — The National Genealogical Society releases today a video promoting its 2016 Family History Conference, which will be held 4–7 May 2016 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Produced Continue reading NGS Releases Two-minute Video To Promote 2016 Conference

“Finding Women From Your Past” – HQRL Autumn Quest in Sumner Washington, October 10!

I got a note this morning stating that the HQRL Autumn Fest, in Sumner Washington, still has seats available. Check out the announcement below: To HQRL Members and friends We still have room for Autumn Quest! Get your registration in Continue reading “Finding Women From Your Past” – HQRL Autumn Quest in Sumner Washington, October 10!

Call for Papers for the Utah Genealogical Association South Davis Family History Fair

Call for Papers – Utah Genealogical Association South Davis Family History Fair “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Saturday April 23, 2016 Proposals are now being accepted for the Utah Genealogical Association South Davis Family History Fair, which will be held Continue reading Call for Papers for the Utah Genealogical Association South Davis Family History Fair

The Family History Library Announces Free Classes for September 2015

The following is from FamilySearch: These classes and workshops are designed to help individuals and families find their ancestors and teach others family history techniques. Sep 3 – 11:00 A.M. British Resources on findmypast 1:00 P.M. British Resources on Ancestry.com Continue reading The Family History Library Announces Free Classes for September 2015

PMC 2016 – Call for Speakers – Deadline 13 September 2015

The following is from APG: The Association of Professional Genealogists will hold the 18th annual APG Professional Management Conference on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 22–24 September 2016, at the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. CALL FOR SPEAKERS Continue reading PMC 2016 – Call for Speakers – Deadline 13 September 2015

RootsTech Innovator Showdown with $100,000 in Prizes!

The following announcement is from RootsTech: FamilySearch International is looking for the next big social and mobile application that will influence not only an industry worth billions, but also generations of families—past, present, and future! Held in conjunction with RootsTech, Continue reading RootsTech Innovator Showdown with $100,000 in Prizes!