New Digital Archives for Genealogy

New Digital Archives for Genealogy

Do you use digital archives in your genealogy research? You should! Check out these new digital archives relating to notable women in the U.S. and Sweden; Scottish WWI hospital records; the WWI Armenian genocide; Ohio; Irish-Americans; and African-American military...

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DNA News and Classes at RootsTech 2018

DNA News and Classes at RootsTech 2018

RootsTech 2018 was so exciting—especially for a genetic genealogist such as myself! There were so many DNA lectures to choose from every day, including the one I’ve recommended at the end of this post. (It was so much fun--I did it with Lisa Louise Cooke! And it's...

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Canadian Genealogy Conference in British Columbia

Canadian Genealogy Conference in British Columbia

This Canadian genealogy conference is one of western Canada's largest. Coming this fall to British Columbia, it features 3 days of learning from 11 acclaimed speakers and a Marketplace to explore new genealogy products. Canadian genealogy conference coming up The...

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4 Must-Explore Ancestry.com Collections

4 Must-Explore Ancestry.com Collections

Some Ancestry.com collections are super valuable but, for one reason or another, are easy to miss. You DON'T want to miss these four exclusive Ancestry.com collections that were hand-picked by an Ancestry staffer: landowner maps, iconic shopping catalog images,...

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New Genealogy Records on the Genealogy Giants

New Genealogy Records on the Genealogy Giants

Millions of new genealogy records for Australia, the British Isles, the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Central and South America have been added to Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com, the “genealogy giants.”This week, we’ve sorted them by...

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Major Pro Bono DNA Testing Initiative for Adoptees

Major Pro Bono DNA Testing Initiative for Adoptees

MyHeritage Launches DNA Quest: A Major Pro Bono Initiative for Adoptees and Their Biological Families to Find Each Other via DNA Testing MyHeritage will distribute 15,000 DNA kits, worth over one million dollars, for free in the first phase of this initiative. Here's...

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New State Genealogy Records Online

New State Genealogy Records Online

Local and state genealogy records can be some of the best resources for tracing your family history in the United States. Check out these new or updated collections from 15 different states: AR, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, NE, NJ, NM, NC, SC, TX and WY. State...

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Use the RootsTech 2018 App

Use the RootsTech 2018 App

The RootsTech 2018 app will help you find your way around the world’s biggest genealogy event this weekend in Salt Lake City. Here’s how to use it to plan your days! Get the RootsTech 2018 App The app for RootsTech 2018 is the same as 2017. If you downloaded it last...

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Beginning German Genealogy: Defining “German”

Beginning German Genealogy: Defining “German”

Beginning German genealogy research starts with a key question: “What does ‘German’ really mean?” A Legacy Tree Genealogists expert responds with a story about ancestors whose German identity in the U.S. census seemed to keep changing—and why that was so. Thanks to...

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New! North American Genealogy Records Online

New! North American Genealogy Records Online

New North American genealogy records online this week! Featured are U.S. military, passenger and yearbook records (including WWII film footage); regional collections for New England and Great Lakes; Congressional statutes; and over 63 million Mexican genealogy records...

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Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 156

Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 156

In the new Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 156, hear inspiring tips for curating your family photos and preserving old letters. Learn when and why to consider getting a second opinion on DNA test matches. Discover what genealogical treasures may be in your...

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Party at the Genealogy Gems Booth: RootsTech 2018

Party at the Genealogy Gems Booth: RootsTech 2018

We are rolling out the red carpet all week at the Genealogy Gems booth at RootsTech 2018! Don’t miss exclusive free classes, prizes worth over $2000, a Saturday prize wheel for Family Discovery Day, and more. It’s time for genealogy’s biggest party of the year:...

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5 Branches of US Military Records for Genealogy

5 Branches of US Military Records for Genealogy

Finding US military records for genealogy depends on which of the five branches your relative served in: Army Navy Air Force Marines or Coast Guard. Here, military expert Michael Strauss introduces each one and tells us where to look for their records, both online and...

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How to Research Your Ancestors’ Occupations

How to Research Your Ancestors’ Occupations

Tracing your ancestors' occupations can be one of the best ways to learn more about their everyday lives, skills, financial status and even their social status. Follow these tips and record types into the working lives of your relatives to enrich your family history....

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Inspiring Family History Video Ideas Sent In By YOU

Inspiring Family History Video Ideas Sent In By YOU

These family history video ideas and comments/questions sent in by Genealogy Gems listeners can inspire your own short videos. See how they script their stories, find royalty-free music soundtracks and more. Then visualize yourself in the director’s chair—what kind of...

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Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 214

Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 214

The Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode #214 with Lisa Louise Cooke In this episode, Irish expert Donna Moughty joins host and producer Lisa Louise Cooke to talk about Irish genealogy to help you get...

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German Census Records DO Exist

German Census Records DO Exist

For a long time, German census records were thought not to exist. But they do! A leading German genealogy expert tells us how they’ve been discovered and catalogued—and where you can learn about German census records that may mention your family. Thanks to James M....

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