Social media plays a role in many people’s research. Genealogists form research-related Facebook groups or Twitter chats. And professionals and experts take to social media…
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Geneanet family trees are going to be indexed on the Ancestry.com site in July. Maybe you will be in touch with American cousins! Source: geneanet
On this day in 1925, World War II hero Audie Murphy was born in Kingston, Texas. One of the most decorated American combat soldiers of…
We are delighted to announce the publication of 1.3 billion historical records in 37 collections from all over the world including: USA, UK, Belgium, Canada,…
On June 15, 1904, the General Slocum steamboat disaster in New York City decimated the German-American community there. At Geneanet, we honor the victims and…
In this episode, Shelley Viola Murphy highlights the Freedmen’s Bureau and its accessibility for genealogical research. Also: find out what resources made the 2022 Best…
In this episode, Shelley Viola Murphy highlights the Freedman’s Bureau and its accessibility for genealogical research. Also: find out what resources made the 2022 Best…
Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country music singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single…
Do you have ancestors who were on the Titanic? On this day in 1863, famous Titanic passenger Lady Lucy Duff-Gordon was born in London, England. Image:…
We’re excited to announce the release of Episode 7 of the Blast From My Past podcast! This episode, “Tribal Quest,” veers off the beaten path…
With Father’s Day coming up soon, we want to hear from you the best advice you have received from your dad or a father-figure in…
Everyone has their “go-to” record collection for research. But what do you do once you’ve looked at it? You see a name, identify your ancestor,…
Happy birthday to Michael J. Fox! Today the actor and advocate turns 61. Image: Michael J. Fox / Photo by Alan Light, Wikimedia Commons (CC…
Father’s Day is a wonderful chance to express our gratitude to our fathers for everything we’ve received from them — food and shelter, love and…
Well-known in Canada, in particular in Québec, the Filles du Roy — the King’s Daughters — are the ancestors of most Canadians today and many…
Genealogists as a group are helpful and resourceful. To do our best work and respect others’ time and expertise, we take it upon ourselves to…
Have you ever heard of Geneastar? Geneastar is a Geneanet website that focuses on the genealogy of famous people. Source: geneanet
In today’s “digital age,” it may seem strange that some family historians hang on to old newspapers and clippings. There are many good reasons to…
In honor of the Queen’s upcoming Platinum Jubilee, MyHeritage users shared their most extraordinary, never-before-seen photographs taken during the celebrations of Her Majesty’s Coronation Day…
Angelina Jolie (; born Angelina Jolie Voight, June 4, 1975; later Angelina Jolie Pitt) is an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian. The recipient of numerous…