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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
Family Roots Publishing has put together a bundle of 8 popular genealogy research guides for Alsace-Lorraine – and discounted them by 40% for the next week – that a $100 savings! These are only available for U.S.A. purchase, as the Continue reading Alsace-Lorraine Genealogy Research Bundle of 8 Books – discounted 40% thru Friday, March 9
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
The following was received from FindMyPast: There were over 175,334 new records available to search this Findmypast Friday, including: Greater London Marriage Index Over 94,000 new records from the Royal College of Arms covering historic chapels at St James Duke’s Continue reading Over 175K Records Added At FindMyPast This Last Week
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 article was written by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, and is taken from his book, Nebraska Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1854-2000. Prologue: The highlighted events of this historic timeline for Nebraska are focused on the early settlements Continue reading Nebraska Historical Timeline, 1682-1885
Got Russian Ancestry? There’s a report in Tass that 143,000 monuments have been added to the Russian database of cultural heritage sites. Following is an excerpt from the article posted Feb. 21, 2018 at the Tass website. MOSCOW, February 21. Continue reading 143K Russian Monuments Added to Cultural Heritage Site Database
One of the guys who acted as a mentor for so many genealogists has passed on. Alan Edward Mann, 67, of Herriman, formerly of Saratoga Springs, Utah, passed away last Friday, February 23, 2018. He was a great guy. I Continue reading R.I.P. Alan Mann
The following article was written by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, and is taken from his book, Montana Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1860-2014. Prologue: The highlighted events of this historical timeline for Montana are focused on the early settlements Continue reading Montana Historical Timeline, 1803-1889
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
Family Roots Publishing has put together a bundle made up of three popular Pennsylvania Research books – two guides and one source book – and discounted the price by 60% thru Friday, March 2. Regular $78.40, the bundle is just Continue reading Bundle of Three Popular Pennsylvania Research Books – 60% Off Thru Friday, March 2
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
The following was received from RootsTech: Attending the exciting events scheduled throughout RootsTech is a fun way to celebrate your own family history experiences and connect with friends and colleagues. Here are 4 special events you won’t want to miss! Continue reading Don’t Miss These Four Events at RootsTech 2018!