In the summer of 2019, two genealogy groups announced plans to merge: the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and the National Genealogical Society (NGS). NGS…
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“Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste.” The Irish proverb above translates to “broken Irish is better than clever English.” This proverb reflects the sentiment…
We’re excited to participate in the first virtual RootsTech conference! This year the world’s largest genealogy conference will be entirely virtual and completely FREE. From…
In honor of Valentine’s Day this year, and in celebration of our recently released photo color restoration feature, we asked you to share your enhanced,…
We are excited to announce our sponsorship of the Tel Aviv Judo Grand Slam 2021 tournament taking place this weekend in Tel Aviv. Judokas from…
The biggest genealogy event of the year has gone virtual! Lisa talks with RootsTech’s Jen Allen to see what participants can expect from RootsTech Connect.…
Organizing the annual RootsTech Conference is no small order—and RootsTech Connect has been a challenge in its own right. It takes someone of phenomenal skill…
Though they weren’t universally used in the United States until the 1920s, death certificates can clue you in to more than just when and where…
Remember listening to the music of Sonny & Cher? Today we remember Sonny Bono on what would have been his 86th birthday. Image: Sonny Bono…
We’re happy to announce the release of a couple of new additions to your Shared DNA Matches on MyHeritage which will give you easier access…
The Family History Library in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, just launched its new Family History Library webpage. As the brick-and-mortar flagship of FamilySearch International,…
Great news for Mac Family Tree Builder users! We’re happy to announce that we’ve released a new version of our beloved Family Tree Builder software…
Lechelle was captured for the second time early in September, 1918, and the cemetery was made by the 53rd Field Ambulance and the 18th Casualty…
Long before the days of Tinder or Match.com, people used local media to look for love. The earliest known matrimonial ads published in newspapers are…
We are pleased to announce the publication of 12.5 million records from a new collection, the United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895–1956. During the…
Holidays, special events, and daily life can create some of the best memories of being with family and participating in fun traditions. Using your phone…
Properly documenting your family tree is vital to practicing good genealogy. Sources are incredibly important to ensuring the quality and accuracy of Geni’s World Family…
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most prominent figures in the history of the United States, and one of the most influential presidents of all…
A: DNA Painter falls into the category of third party tools. These are websites created to help you further use or interpret the DNA test…
For the past few years, RootsTech has offered a way for people to see if they are related to other RootsTech attendees around them—and this…