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I have a few family pictures that I was able to scan after the passing of my Mother. However, she was the last living member of her family that would know anyone in the photos. They are not labeled and I would like to ask if anyone recognizes anyone in the photos.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 6, 2014

Contact: Eowyn Langholf, eowyn@wikitree.com

WikiTree Makes Finding Relationships with DNA Matches Easier

6 November 2014: Today WikiTree.com is announcing two important features for genealogists who have taken DNA tests.…

  Since women could not vote for a very long time in our current society, I want to ask you, "Do You Vote"?

  Some blogging people on Facebook today on the far east coast were mentioning the young and some of the very old whom have trouble attempting to get to the polls and vote on meaningful subjects or even caring.  



  Decided that  voting was my topic for today.  Does your family or did your family keep you informed of voting practices and topics that would affect…

  We have lost what it came from and we are probably lost on where we are going.  In the 1950's and later 

 religion played a much stronger role in the up coming holidays.  We were taught Halloween or Holy Evening came to scare away the evil spirits from the graves of our fallen members.  We celebrated All Saint's Day the following morning and All Soul's Day the day after that.  

  Trusting that the costumes and pranks ( innocent ones) were enough to scare…

World’s Largest Family History Conference Meets

the World’s Largest Family Reunion

A.J. Jacobs wants to meet thousands of his cousins at RootsTech

SALT LAKE CITY, 29 October 2014—The host of the world’s largest family reunion is coming to the world’s largest family history conference.…

I just took a look at my blog this morning and realized it’s been almost 4 months since I wrote anything. My commitment has always been to try for twice a month and I have alerts set on my calendar to remind me of that commitment.

I think that after finishing my documentary and screening it at the end of May, I was just pretty wiped…

So how goes your Genealogy?  Do you use Social Media?  Do you use the message boards on Rootsweb.com?

Do you put  your information out there for others to find you?  Do you Write Queries to the Quarterlies or Societies you belong?  DO YOU BELONG TO A SOCIETY?

Yes, it was a shout out to wake you up to being aware how much a society can assist you if they are an active group.

Even if home bound you can get a lot of helpful information from…

For Immediate Release

October 17, 2014

Federation of Genealogical Societies and Global Family Reunion join forces for the largest family reunion in history

FGS Marshals Its Hundreds of Member Societies to Help Global Family Reunion Fight Alzheimer’s…

 Hi everyone,

  Yes, the big question is,"do you belong?"   If you  have been doing research for at least one year, you have been getting your feet wet.  You are learning the ropes and it is time to step up for some real help.

  Having advocated one should belong to your local society for many years now, I am asking do you belong to yours?

  Last time I asked this, responses were our society died, no one helps others, we do not have one. Those were the…

Looking for a James Smith is almost impossible.  Our JAMES C. SMITH was born in Woolwich area (Preston) in 1801 as per his Muskegan, Michigan census prior to his death in 1887. He MAY have been the son or grandson of a Samual and Sara Smith and is father MAY have been Ward Smith.  Sara's maiden name was Ward.  History indicated a road was build through to the Grand River by "Smith and Ward" - is this a coincidence?  James C. Smith married Elizabeth Baer and after her death he married Julia…

You Missed It.

No not the moon but the workshop.  We had a smaller than hoped for attendance but those who came were rather surprised at the ease of learning how to help the family become involved with family and not even think about it.

Thanksgiving event, a nice clean tablecloth and a permanent ink marker and have everyone sign the tablecloth.Make sure you date it and it then can be come a keepsake for future family members to use.  Some say do it in groups, a…

You Missed It.

No not the moon but the workshop.  We had a smaller than hoped for attendance but those who came were rather surprised at the ease of learning how to help the family become involved with family and not even think about it.

Thanksgiving event, a nice clean tablecloth and a permanent ink marker and have everyone sign the tablecloth.Make sure you date it and it then can be come a keepsake for future family members to use.  Some say do it in groups, a…

PRESS RELEASE

October 7, 2014; Utica, OH:

A Great New Addition announced by The In-Depth Genealogist

Shannon Combs-Bennett Joins Leadership Team at The In-Depth Genealogist as Creative Director

The leadership team at The In-Depth Genealogist is pleased to announce…

  Are you fastened in?  Ready for a Blast OFF?  A month of learning and sharing and caring.

 1 October was Workshop meeting and Board Meeting

 2 October was locating items for the workshop in Lemon Grove mid month.

 3 October completion of items for Workshop for 

 4 October   Come one and all to the Bonita-Sunnyside Library  IT is FREE   

Learn fun things for Family History making events in your own home with all ages of family from the very young…

  looking for info on carpenter family in roane county wv in 1700's

2014 is the 170th. Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Police.

The Governor of Hong Kong wanted experienced men and 3 officers from the East End of London were recruited  from the Metropolitan Police in 1844.  Their story - plus other 19th.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 4, 2014

Contact: Eowyn Langholf, gfrcousincoordinator@gmail.com

GLOBAL FAMILY REUNION SEEKS GENEALOGISTS TO “CONNECT FOR THE CURE”

The Global Family Reunion in June 2015 is expected to be the…

Block this date for a day of fun and learning.





It won't even seem like learning.  A great interactive day has been planned.



Attendees will learn how to have fun, learn and not cost a large amount of money.

4 October   10 AM  to 4  PM   

Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita, CA 

Engaging Your Family in Your Family's History Workshop.

Topics are:



Creating a Family Heirloom, come learn…

Starting Sept. 30, 2014, Genealogy.com will be making a big change. GenForum message boards, Family Tree Maker homepages, and the most popular articles will be preserved in a read-only format, while several other features will no longer be available, including member subscriptions and the Shop.

I, for one, will be missing the closure of the forums, to which i have contributed over several years, both posing questions and providing responses.

I…