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RootsMagic Hints at Ancestry.com Interface

Posted on March 5, 2017 by cotrfamily
RootsMagic Hints at Ancestry.com Interface

Michael Booth of RootsMagic, one of the most powerful genealogy software programs available for both Mac and Windows, offered a sneak peak at the new Ancestry interface coming ANY MINUTE (she dreams) to RootsMagic. The hint images and description look … Continue reading →


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Results and Impact of the Everett Herald News Coverage

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

I’m humbled and overwhelmed with the results and impact of the Everett Herald story of my West and Knapp Families in Snohomish County, Washington. I’ve a long list of people to email and call and I’m slowly going through the … Continue reading →


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West and Knapp Families Featured in the Everett Herald, Snohomish County, Washington

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Lorelle VanFossen

This morning, an article in the Everett Herald in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, was published about this blog and my research into my family’s history in the Everett and Snohomish County area of Washington state. Titled “Blogger digs into her … Continue reading →


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Web 2.5: DNA Social Networking

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

According to The Globe and Mail Technology, the hottest trend in online social networking is genealogy, but not genealogy as you might imagine. This is a far cry from your family history blog. Rather than exchanging photos, music and cellphone … Continue reading →


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Finding Ancestors Thrills: Arab Royalty With European Genes

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

The thrill of identifying an ancestor is always exciting in family history research. Sometimes it’s a predictable find (Norwegians finding Norwegians in their past), and sometimes unpredictable (Norwegians finding Africans in their past). Then there are truly “shocking” and yet … Continue reading →


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Library and Archives of Canada offers Oral Histories of the First World War

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

The Library and Archives of Canada have Oral Histories of the First World War: Veterans 1914-1918 online exhibition and resources. Library and Archives Canada (LAC), in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), presents Oral … Continue reading →


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How Would You Use a Timeline on Your Family History Blog?

Posted on February 27, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

Dan Lawyer has been talking about Timelines for displaying on your family history site or blog. One of the focus areas for some prototyping we plan to do in the near future is an effort to allow users to explore … Continue reading →


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US Library of Congress Gets $2 Million to Digitize Historical Books

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

The US Library of Congress announces a grant to help digitize thousands of books for online access. Librarian of Congress James H. Billington today announced that the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded the Library of Congress a $2 million … Continue reading →


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Thursdays in February: History of New England Styles

Posted on February 1, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

According to Boston 1775, each Thursday in February 2007 will offer a midday presentations of “Fashion Conscious: A History of New England Style” at the Old South Meeting-House in downtown Boston. Check the article for more information and links to … Continue reading →


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Brown County, Wisconsin says: No Digital Cameras

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Lorelle VanFossen

In another heart breaking announcement, GenealogyBlog announces Digital Cameras to be Banned in Document Areas of the Brown County, Wisconsin, Courthouse. Don’t plan on avoiding copying fees in some Brown County offices by using your digital camera. The Brown County … Continue reading →


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