Category Archives: News

Friday Finds – 09/13/13

Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found.

RootsTech 2014 – Register by 9/9 and Save!

Last week, registration for RootsTech 2014 opened.  Early bird rates are available through January 6, 2014, however, you can save $20 on a full-access pass if you register before September 9, 2013.  Details about the event are below. Announcing RootsTech 2014 Registration and Limited Time […]

2013 ISFHWE Excellence-In-Writing Competition Winners Announced

The International Society of Family History Writers and Editors (ISFHWE) is proud to announce the winners of the 2013 Excellence-in-Writing Competition. This year, in addition to recognizing First, Second and Third Place, Honorable Mention certificates are being awarded to recognize the scope of quality entries. […]

Federation Of Genealogical Societies Announces 2015 Conference

Big news!  The FGS 2015 Conference and RootsTech2015 will be held together in Salt Lake City, Utah from February 12-14, 2015.  Details in the press release below. Federation Of Genealogical Societies Announces 2015 Conference FGS and RootsTech Events To Be Held In Tandem February 12-14, […]

Diane C. Loosle Named Director of Family History Library

Below is a press release I received from FamilySearch earlier today announcing a new director, Diane Loosle, for the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.  GeneaBloggers had a chance to meet Diane last night at the Blogger’s Dinner hosted by FamilySearch.  The projects […]

Hot Off The Press! Soldiers of the American Revolution In Illinois

I’m excited to share news about a new publication from Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS).  I know that many hours were spent on this book, so a special congratulations to Howard Manthei and Jayne Cates who spearheaded this project.  Below is the press release from […]

Celebrating 5 Years of Genealogy Blogging

On July 29, 2008, I started blogging about genealogy.  I was fairly new to genealogy as well and blogging gave me the opportunity to meet some wonderful people who share the same passion.  These people have helped me grow as a genealogist and I thank […]

WikiTree Adds DNA Feature

Interesting news from WikiTree today.  I’ll have to head over and check it out!  Details below. WikiTree Adds DNA Feature Members Connect to Compare DNA Tests and Confirm Genealogy 22 July 2013: WikiTree, a community of genealogists and family historians committed to growing a 100% […]