On this day in 1784, Zachary Taylor was born. Taylor served as the 12th President of the United States until his death in 1850. Image:…
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Want to display your family story in a fun, creative way? The following free family tree templates will help you do just that. These family…
Every year in November, many people in the United States gather with family for a giant feast. The traditional meal includes turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet…
Did you ever have a fear of Frankenstein’s monster? It may be thanks to actor Boris Karloff’s frightening yet sympathetic turn as the iconic horror…
We just couldn’t wait, and our HUGE Black Friday Sale is on! Give yourself or your loved ones the ultimate gift this holiday season —…
The 1930 census was the 15th federal census taken by the United States, which has taken a census each decade since 1790. These 1930 census…
Are you new to discovering your Norwegian roots? Or have you discovered a bit about your Norwegian ancestors and are itching to learn more? Fortunately,…
On November 19, 1831, James Garfield was born in a log cabin in Orange Township, Ohio. Garfield served as the 20th President of the United States.…
MyHeritage enables millions of users to discover their past and empower their future, and we have played a part in many incredible stories. Recently, a…
Until about 1900, most Norwegians lived in rural areas, where farming was the way of life for hundreds or even thousands of years. They tended…
RootsTech Connect is all about what binds us together. Music has long been one of the most powerful ways for people to connect with one…
Hawn was born on November 21, 1945, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Laura (née Steinhoff; November 27, 1913 – November 27, 1993), a jewelry…
RootsTech Connect, which will take place on 25–27 February 2021, promises to be the most globally accessible RootsTech there has ever been. No matter where…
Chris Child, editor of the Mayflower Descendant journal, joins Lisa to discuss strategies genealogists can use to discover their connection to the Mayflower passengers. Plus,…
On this day in 1558, Mary I of England died at the age of 42. With no children of her own, her half-sister succeeded to…
Q: My DNA doesn’t match who I thought I was. What do I do now? A: DNA testing is meant to give us insight into…
Today we remember legendary actor Clark Gable, who died on this day in 1960 at the age of 59. Known as the “King of Hollywood,”…
The United States began conducting federal population censuses in 1790. The 1900 U.S. census was the 12th federal census, and it included two population schedules—the…
Just in time for the holidays, we’re happy to announce the launch of the new MyHeritage gift membership! You can now give someone special the…
The Index to passenger lists of vessels arriving at Baltimore, 1820-97 (with images) is now available on Geneanet. Source: geneanet