Have you ever wanted to reach out to your DNA matches but were hesitant? In this webinar, Shannon Christmas is going to make the process easier for you! He explains how to approach DNA matches and what to say to encourage your match to respond. We’re working hard to give … Continue reading →
FamilySearch.org recently introduced a new section on their website to help you preserve your special family memories: Recipes! I am so excited about this new feature because I love food and food traditions, and this resource has given me a little push to work on my family cookbook. Another great … Continue reading →
The recording of today’s webinar, “Virtual Family Reunions: Super Easy, Super Fun” by DearMYRTLE and Russ Worthington is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com for free for a limited time. Webinar Description DearMYRTLE & Cousin Russ demo how to set up a Google Hangout in 10 minutes and answer the following … Continue reading →
Who Do You Think You Are? magazine has published online the first part of my article detailing the top 50 resources available for Scottish genealogy and family history research online. The online presentation notes the first 17 resources, and can be freely read at www.whodoyouthinkyouaremagazine.com/blog/17-best-free-online-scottish-resources. For the full article, please … Continue reading →
The recording of today’s webinar, “Beating the Bushes: Using the GPS to Find Jacob Bush’s Father” by Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL is now available to view at www.FamilyTreeWebinars.com/BCG for free for a limited time. Webinar Description Eli Bush’s grandfather was reported to be Daniel Bush, but was his father Jacob? … Continue reading →
by Kathryn Grant Did you know that there are three versions of FamilySearch’s Family Tree you can use as you help others with their family history? Deciding which one to use can be an essential part of helping others have a positive and joyful experience as they find their ancestors. … Continue reading →
We’d like to thank everyone who applied to be on the guest list for our upcoming series of centenary themed family history events featuring Sir Tony Robinson. The deadline has now closed for the dates in Brighton, Liverpool and Chelmsford and guests have been selected at random. Those … Continue reading →
Tara McMahon discovered a record of her Anzac ancestor on Findmypast and was awestruck by what it detailed about him. Findmypast provides access to over a million Anzac military records, so you can track down your bravest Australian and New Zealander family members, explore their amazing stories and add them … Continue reading →
From TheGenealogist (www.thegenealogist.co.uk): TheGenealogist releases York Colour Tithe Maps and Yorkshire Directories. TheGenealogist is very pleased to announce the release of the City of York and Ainsty Colour Tithe Maps, plus another significant batch of Yorkshire directories released in time for the Yorkshire Family History Show at York Racecourse. To … Continue reading →
Millennia have just released version 9 of their Legacy family tree software. They have included a number of new features including Hints, Findagrave integration, Legacy Cloud, Stories, Hashtags, New charts & New reports and much more. Full details – Legacyfamilytree.com … Continue reading →
Thomas Pitt 1850 – 1932 My thanks to Christine Jerram for allowing me to take a copy of this photo of Thomas Pitt, my great great grandfather. The photo shows a recently restored framed painting that was originally a photograph on a tin plate. The painting was passed down the … Continue reading →