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Upcoming Irish Family History Lecture Tour from 9-25 March 2023
Hello, My name is Kevin Keenan, and I’m with the Ulster Historical Foundation. It is a non-profit organisation with a long established and reputable research and publishing history. It is based in Belfast, N. Ireland and uses its knowledge to help those looking for their Irish and Scots-Irish ancestors. From 9 to 25 March 2023,…
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by Donna Phillips Quoting from a bit by Lisa Louise Cook in the Family Tree Magazine, Mar/Apr 2024: “Would you like to discover a previously unknown photo of your ancestor? Thousands of people have done just that using the free dead Fred website, www.deadfred.com. This archive includes user-submitted photos that are either unidentified or have spotty information, and…
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RootsTech 2024 Registration Opens Next Week
RootsTech 2024 will be held February 29 – March 2, 2024, both in-person in Salt Lake City Utah and virtually. Registration opens September 18 at rootstech.org. The first 1,000 registrants will receive a special limited-edition pin! RootsTech is the premier event to celebrate your heritage and other meaningful connections through a deeper understanding of family…