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In celebration of National DNA Day, which is April 25th, Family Tree DNA is slashing prices for many of their DNA tests. Family Finder (autosomal DNA)$79 (a savings of $20) Y-DNA 37 Marker$129 (a savings of $40) Y-DNA 67 Marker$199 (a savings of $69) Y-DNA 111 Marker$289 (a savings of $70) Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) Full Sequence$149 (a savings of $50) If you’ve been holding off for a good sale, here’s your chance! This sale is good from April 21 to April 26, 2016. Don’t delay!  

I just received this exciting news! The New England Historic Genealogical Society is offering FREE access to ALL of its fabulous databases for one whole week (April 6-13, 2016). On occasion, I have seen NEHGS offer specific collections for free, but I’ve never seen them offer their entire collection all at once; this is amazing for those who don’t have access to these databases through an NEHGS membership. You can find all the details in the official press release below.

The Connecticut Society of Genealogists is now accepting entries for both the Literary Awards and Essay Contest.  Submission deadline for both is July 15, 2016.  Winners for both will be notified by September 1, 2016.  Details for each are below. 5th Annual “Tell Me Your Family Story” Essay Contest This contest is open to anyone; winner receives $100.  Entries must be related to New England and not more than 10 pages (double-spaced).  Entries could include family stories, oral histories, diary/journal excerpts, Bible record or cemetery marker transcriptions, family histories or […]

Don’t forget, submissions for the Dallas Genealogical Society 2016 Writing Competition are due by March 31, 2016.  You do not have to be a DGS member to enter and articles do not necessarily have to relate to the Dallas area. Articles are to be 1,500-5,000 words in length, unpublished, and should fall into one of the following categories: advanced methodologies and case studies (not limited by geography) family histories and genealogies, linked to North Texas*, including those who came from or left to settle elsewhere historical events in North Texas* […]

I just received an exciting press release that reminded me how important Cyndi’s List is to the genealogical community. Twenty years is quite a milestone, congratulations, Cyndi! And of course, a big THANK YOU to Cyndi as well for all of her hard work over the past 20 years.  You can read the official press release below. 20 Years of Cyndi’s List A major milestone celebrating 20 years of service EDGEWOOD, WASHINGTON (March 4, 2016) – Cyndi’s List (http://www.CyndisList.com) was launched 20 years ago on March 4, 1996. What started […]

Early today I received a press release from the Federation of Genealogical Societies announcing that over $2 million has been raised for the Preserve the Pensions project.  This fundraising effort is making it possible to digitize (and SAVE) 7.2 million pages of War of 1812 pension records.  These records will be available for free, always!  As money is raised, these records are being processed and made available at Fold3 (currently, surnames A to M are complete).  You can find more details in the press release below.

The Western Michigan Genealogical Society 2016 Writing Contest kicked off on January 1, 2016 and will run through March 30, 2016.  You do not have to be a WMGS member to enter and there is no entry fee.  Entries must be structured around the theme “Event in History & How It Affected Your Family.” Winning entries will be published in Michigana.  Winning authors will be awarded a monetary prize as follows: 1st place – $100 and an annual WMGS membership 2nd place – $75 and an annual WMGS membership 3rd […]

Submissions for the Dallas Genealogical Society 2016 Writing Competition are due by March 31, 2016.  You do not have to be a DGS member to enter and articles do not necessarily have to relate to the Dallas area. Articles are to be 1,500-5,000 words in length, unpublished, and should fall into one of the following categories: advanced methodologies and case studies (not limited by geography) family histories and genealogies, linked to North Texas*, including those who came from or left to settle elsewhere historical events in North Texas* with a […]