MyHeritage DNA Christmas sale
Today’s press release. Order now and when the holiday celebrations quiet down a bit, you’ll have the kits. Details are on the MyHeritage Blog. Kits are only $39 and with two, the shipping is free.
Author: Paula Stuart-Warren
That New U.S. National Archives catalog details
It’s an improvement. I like it better than the previous version. In November, the new edition of the United States National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) catalog had its debut. This one and the earlier one are not like most library catalogs. You’ll notice that on your first searches if you haven’t investigated it before. […]
My updated genealogy presentation calendar for 2023
Today, I added some new presentation dates and topic details to my 2023 speaking calendar. I don’t add all the details until I have a signed contract with the sponsoring group. Click the Speaking tab above to view the calendar and links to registration for the virtual events. If your organization is interested in hiring […]
RootsMagic up to 37% off sale
From a recent press release: “Are you looking for a gift that will really bring the family together? Then give the gift of software that unites families. Save up to 37% on our software, including Personal Historian 3, Family Atlas, and RootsMagic 8 Through December 31, 2022, use the code HOLIDAY2022 to receive your discount. There is no limit on the […]
Free webinar about using newspapers on Chronicling America
Chronicling America is a great partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Library of Congress, and state cultural institutions such as state historical societies, state archives, state libraries, and university libraries. The result to date includes over 20 million pages of U.S. newspapers from 1777–1963. This webinar will help with what you […]
Holiday gift ideas for family historians and others, including you!
I was thinking about Christmas or Hanukkah gift ideas for family historians. What a change from even two to three decades ago. A box of blank CDs, a roll of film for a camera, or a few blank cassette tapes were great gifts. A paper gift certificate for membership in a genealogical or historical society […]
Newspapers to the rescue to solve some family timeline issues.
My Cook ancestral family has origins in Dromcolliher (aka Dromcolligher Civil Parish, County Limerick) Ireland. My Great Great Grandfather James Cook (born ca 1837-1839) is still eluding me in the Catholic parish baptisms, but a sibling, John, has been found. Their parents were James Cook and Mary Green,, and John’s godparents were Edmund Green and […]
National Endowment for the Humanities timely initiative
A recent press release from the National Endowment for the Humanities addresses part of what some colleagues and I were discussing today. The education component is vital. The first two paragraphs of the announcement: WASHINGTON, D.C. —Shelly C. Lowe (Navajo), Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), today announced a new NEH-wide initiative […]
50% off for new Legacy Family Tree webinar memberships!
You know you need this! A New Webinar Membership with “24/7 access to 1,800+ full-length genealogy classes PLUS all 7,000+ pages of instructors’ handouts. Just $49.95 $24.98 (new memberships only).” Legacy Family Tree Webinars is offering this deal for new memberships from now through December 2, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Order now, for 50% […]
Genealogy DNA tests on sale NOW
Maybe a Christmas, Hanukkah, birthday, or any day of the week gift for relatives and friends. Maybe you need to do some testing yourself. Order one today or tomorrow and get it before the holidays. It seems every company has something on sale. For example, MyHeritage is offering a 60% off sale. Free shipping if […]