MyHeritage added 72 million records in March 2023
I did some searching in German, Scottish, and Swedish records. Some interesting things, but not for my families. Seems to be my recurring theme.
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Adoptees and family members may apply for FREE DNA kits. 5,000 kits!
An announcement from MyHeritage at RootsTech is special for adoptees and family members searching for their connections. In his announcement, Daniel Horowitz states that he was proud of the “company’s commitment to make the world a better place. In that spirit, it gives me great pleasure to tell you that we have just launched a […]
Free access to marriage records on MyHeritage Feb 13-19
MyHeritage’s press release and blog shared that all the website’s marriage records are open for free access. “Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, and what better time could there be to explore the love stories of your ancestors? For a limited time only, we’re offering free access to all marriage records on MyHeritage! The […]
MyHeritage adds 1.7 million records for Israel
This past week, MyHeritage published a big new collection that will help researchers with connections to Israel. It covers immigration to Israel form 1910 forward totaling 1.7 million records. Don’t read Hebrew? You are in luck with name translation. Read more details on the MyHeritage Blog and website. From MyHeritage: “This collection is one of […]
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 […]
MyHeritage news for RootsTech week
I have resisted the first new item. I’ve been working a lot of hours the last couple of weeks with the proverbial nose to the grindstone. Maybe next week will have some time for checking the 269 million family tree profile records from Filae to MyHeritage. My French roots via my French-Candians are making my […]
MyHeritage SuperSearch Notification: Arsene Daoust
My Great Great Grandfather was known to me as Samuel Dow. I never met him, but I need his answers to so many questions. One of his daughters, Violet Dow, married John Thomas Cook and they resided in a few places in Minnesota and North Dakota, ending up in Saint Paul. Research was daunting as […]
MyHeritage DNA kits on sale directly from MyHeritage
New release from Daniel Horowitz at MyHeritage: “I wanted to make sure you know about the DNA Flash Sale happening right now in the U.S. Now through July 18, MyHeritage DNA kits are only $59! Please share this with friends and followers, and invite them to take advantage of this great deal directly on www.MyHeritageDNA.com.” […]
15,000 MyHeritage DNA kits free to adoptees and birth families
MyHeritage “announced today the launch of a new pro bono initiative, DNA Quest, to help adoptees and their birth families reunite through genetic testing. As part of this initiative, MyHeritage will provide 15,000 MyHeritage DNA kits, worth more than one million dollars, for free, with free shipping, to eligible participants. Participation is open to adoptees […]
MyHeritage offers free access to military records
Memorial Day weekend brings another press release about free access to military records. Enjoy! “In honor of Memorial Day next week, MyHeritage is granting free access to millions of military records from our most popular collections. The records can be accessed from here. The free offer ends on May 28. The collections will help you […]