Nice news for researchers who haven’t yet explored Findmypast.com. It is free this weekend, March 6-9, 2015. Specifically, from 7 am on Friday, March 6th (EST) to 7 am on Monday, March 9th (EST), the collections of billions of historical records will be open to everyone, totally free. As the website says: “Why try Findmypast? […]
From a Findmypast press release: Explore Findmypast’s billions of historical records for FREE this Veterans Weekend Free access to all Findmypast’s historical records throughout Veterans Weekend and a Live Broadcast to be held on Saturday afternoon featuring an expert panel of historians and genealogists This Veterans Weekend, we want to help everyone find their […]
This information was received in a press release from Findmypast.com: Celebrate Family History Month with a special offer from Findmypast 2014 has already been a record breaking year at Findmypast, and we’re ready to celebrate! Family History Month 2014 is an opportunity for us to share our amazing collection of records, significant moments in history, […]
Findmypast launches over 14,000 new records as the first installment of their new Findmypast Fridays. This press release was received from Findmypast.com today. We are proud to announce the launch of our first ever Findmypast Friday! Every Friday from now on, we will be bringing you thousands of new records to explore over the weekend […]
Five days ago I blogged about a newspaper article discussing a project that would revolutionize our access to the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) and the articles that the index covered. Today I received the official press release about the project. I am excited about this. For many years I have promoted PERSI and all those […]
Have you investigated the offerings of findmypast.com? Here’s a chance to research part of that website for FREE. This is from a press release provided courtesy of findmypast.com. “On June 30, 1922, the Public Records Office of Ireland, located at the historic Four Courts in Dublin, The fire has had lasting effects – still felt […]
This great news about five days of free military records access was sent by findmypast.com “In honor of Memorial Day on May 27, and in remembrance of all who died while serving our country, findmypast.com will offer its collection of U.S. and international military records for free in the days leading up to the national […]
Are you planning on attending the 2013 Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference this coming August? As one of the conference co-chairs, I am excited to share this 2013 FGS Conference Week Overview. The actual conference website debut is just days away. Be sure to check www.fgsconferenceblog,org for big announcements! The conference hotels are filling […]
Good news and yet bad for my schedule! Are you craving a family history TV show? Just received this press release: Tune in to findmypast.com to view episodes from the hit UK television show, Find My Past, now entering its second season. Each episode links living individuals to real historical events found in their family […]
This press release shares some great tips and links to more. Happy Family History Month from findmypast.com! To celebrate our favorite month of the year, findmypast.com has compiled the following advanced search tips to help your readers uncover their storied pasts and keep growing their family trees. Expert tips from genealogist D. Joshua Taylor include: […]