Did you get a DNA test for Christmas? Even while waiting for your results to arrive, there is much you can do to make your test results useful to you as you research your family. We’ll begin with creating a profile, show you how to get started with your tree and where you can research for free! See what your “match list” looks like and how to start using that. There will be plenty of time for questions.
Presented by MaryLynn Strickland AND Valorie Zimmerman of the South King County Genealogical Society.
I am happy to share that we’ve just released a new collection: United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956, which consists of 12.5 million historical records.
During the late 19th century many immigrants to the U.S. arrived via passage from Canada to avoid harsh inspections at U.S. ports like Ellis Island. The collection, which includes images, is significant as it offers important details of travelers as they made their way to the United States. The MyHeritage index offers additional details not found in other versions of this collection, such as information on family members.
The records include the individual’s name, age, gender, date of arrival, arrival port, marital status, birth date, birth place, last residence, destination, port of departure, and nationality, as well as the names and addresses of family members both in the United States and the home country. In addition to immigrants seeking citizenship in the United States, many of the records in the collection pertain to U.S. or Canadian citizens passing through the border for work or travel.
A Discount Offer from NGS Business Partner [] Dear NGS Members, Genealogical Publishing Company (Genealogical.com) is delighted to offer members of the National Genealogical Society a 20% discount on six publications that command frequent use. Just use code NGS2021 (no spaces) in the coupon box of the checkout process. The publications included in this special offer are:Evidence Explained. Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Third Edition Revised, by Elizabeth Shown Mills, is the definitive guide to the citation and analysis of historical sources–a guide so thorough that it leaves nothing to chance. View in Store The Sleuth Book for Genealogists. Strategies for More Successful Family History Research, by Emily Anne Croom, “will not only keep you entertained while you’re learning how to break through those stubborn brick walls, but it will also give you practical advice that really works”–Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, CG, author of You Can Write Your Family History. View in Store Reading Early American Handwriting, by Kip Sperry, is the classic guide to its subject. “The further back in time our research takes us, the more ‘plain English’ looks like a foreign language. That’s why Sperry’s ‘plain English’ guide to not-so-plain English writing is an absolute basic book for every genealogical shelf.”–Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS. View in Store History for Genealogists, Using Chronological Time Lines to Find and Understand Your Ancestors. Revised Edition, by Judy Jacobson, is the one history book all family genealogists should own when they are searching for fresh clues or hoping to understand what made their ancestors tick. Revised and expanded in 2016 to include new chapters on “life on the homefront” during America’s 20th-century wars; and “fashion and leisure” in America from its beginnings through the middle of the 20th century. View in Store Map Guide to the U.S. Federal Censuses, 1790-1920, by William Thorndale and William Dollarhide, is the award-winning handbook designed to ensure that you conduct your census research in the correct American county. View in Store Indian Wars of the American South, 1610-1858. A Guide for Genealogists & Historians, by Michael A. Ports, is a comprehensive introduction to the conflicts that ensued between Native Americans and their European encroachers from the colonial period to the Civil War—and the records that survived them. View in Store To save 20% on one or more of the above books, simply order online and apply the special discount code NGS2021 (no spaces) in the coupon box of the checkout process. For more information about these specially discounted books, please visit genealogical.com today.
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Abraham Lincoln is one of the most prominent figures in the history of the United States, and one of the most influential presidents of all time. Ahead of his birthday on February 12, and President’s Day on February 15, MyHeritage has released a new ad that lets you see Lincoln like never before, as he explores his family history on MyHeritage 🙂
Please watch the video and embed it on your blogs, and share it on your channels.
I hope that you and your audience enjoy the video!
You can also read more about the making of this incredible project on our blog.
Enjoy,
Daniel Horowitz Genealogy Expert
MyHeritage Ltd., P.O.Box 50, 3 Ariel Sharon Blvd., Or Yehuda, Israel 6037606, Israel, +972-3-6280000
International German Genealogy Partnership Hello German genealogists,
We are so excited to announce that registration for the International German Genealogy Conference is now open! The conference will be held virtually from 17 July to 24 July 2021.
Register with Early Bird Discount Four different packages are available for the conference. While the IGGP LIVE! Package includes the eight live lectures by an all-star lineup of genealogy experts (Early Bird $119, Regular $169), and the IGGP OnDemand package features more than fifty prerecorded sessions for you to watch at your convenience (Early Bird $179, Regular $229), the IGGP Combo Package is recommended for the genealogist wanting to get the most out of their virtual conference experience (Early Bird $229, Regular $279).
This recommended IGGP Combo Package includes access to both the eight LIVE sessions – featuring popular speakers Ute Brandenburg, Wolfgang Grams, Timo Kracke, Roger Minert, Judy Russell, Katherine Schober, Diahan Southard, and Michael Strauss – as well as one-year access to the over fifty OnDemand sessions, which include an extensive variety of German genealogy topics hand-selected to best aid your research.
If you would like these sessions indefinitely, the top-tier IGGP USB Works Package includes all of the Combo Package plus a preloaded USB flash drive with all the conference sessions, meaning that you will have lifetime access to these expert-level lectures (Early Bird $249, Regular $295).
All packages include access to the online sponsor and exhibit hall, as well as to the “Connections” breakout sessions that will bring together small groups with similar German genealogy or cultural affinities.
This virtual conference is a must-attend for anyone researching their German ancestors. With expected participation from genealogists around the world, researchers will have a unique opportunity to connect across borders while simultaneously learning from the top experts in the field.
For any additional questions, contact James Beidler at jamesmbeidler@gmail.com, Nancy Myers at n.myers@gmx.net, or Katherine Schober at language@sktranslations.com. Register with Early Bird Discount Please share this information with your genealogy societies and friends! The press releases regarding registration are available in both English and German at the links below. You may either copy the links or download the documents to share. Thanks for helping us get the word out!
AG Ferguson: Federal judge blocks sale and closure of Seattle’s National Archives facility
SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following statement today after a federal judge in Seattle blocked the federal government’s plan to expedite the sale of Seattle’s National Archives facility and ship the un-digitized records out of the region. Judge John C. Coughenour, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, said he will issue a preliminary injunction next week in which he will rule that Ferguson’s coalition was likely to prevail in its lawsuit asserting that the federal government acted unlawfully when it moved to sell the National Archives facility and scatter the archival records thousands of miles away.
Ferguson, working with a coalition of regional tribes, community organizations, the City of Seattle and Oregon’s Attorney General, asked the court in January to enjoin, or block, the sale while the litigation continues. The coalition filed nearly 600 pages of declarations from 79 individuals.
“Today’s legal victory blocks the federal government’s unlawful plan to sell the Archives and scatter the DNA of our region thousands of miles away,” Ferguson said. “This victory preserves our ability to physically connect to our history by visiting the Archives and accessing the un-digitized records that are deeply personal to so many. The federal government callously ignored deep concerns raised by the decision to ship these records to California and Missouri, including issues related to racial equity, tribal relations, conservation, good government, and the rule of law. The judge just did what these federal agencies should have done – consider the facility’s importance to our region and apply the law.”
Assistant Attorneys General Lauryn Fraas and Kristin Beneski are handling this case for Washington. -30-
The Office of the Attorney General is the chief legal office for the state of Washington with attorneys and staff in 27 divisions across the state providing legal services to roughly 200 state agencies, boards and commissions. Visit www.atg.wa.gov to learn more.
I’m happy to announce that MyHeritage is offering free access to all marriage records for Valentine’s Day, from February 10–16!
MyHeritage offers 158 collections marriage collections with 462,808,849. During this limited-time offer, you’ll be able to access these records for free even if you don’t have a MyHeritage plan. Please note that free registration to MyHeritage will be required for non-MyHeritage users.
In addition, we invite your readers to enter our Valentine’s Day competition by sharing their colorized, enhanced, or color-restored wedding photos on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with the hashtag #LoveInFullColor and tagging @MyHeritage for a chance to win! Three lucky winners will be awarded their choice of a Complete plan or a MyHeritage DNA kit! Alternatively, they can share their photos and stories by sending them to stories@myheritage.com with #LoveInFullColor in the subject line.
Please share this news with your audience and encourage them to search the marriage records and submit their entries. The competition closes on February 14, 2021, so hurry up and share those photos!
Enjoy,
Daniel Horowitz Genealogy Expert
MyHeritage Ltd., P.O.Box 50, 3 Ariel Sharon Blvd., Or Yehuda, Israel 6037606, Israel, +972-3-6280000
Happy Valentines Day! We haven’t had much to cheer about lately, so we are very excited to let you know that we are now OPEN on Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM.
We are still required to social distance and wear face masks. It makes for a great opportunity to browse the stacks alone. Come in and see what’s new in our collection.
We’re also excited to share some news from our friends at Tacoma Pierce County Genealogical Society. The Spring Seminar information is out and you can read all about it and register at https://tpcgs.org/seminar.html
We hope to see you there! HERITAGE QUEST RESEARCH LIBRARY
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Hello German genealogists,
