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Canadian Genealogical Virtual Research Institute – July 18 – 23

by Marion Peterson | Jan 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

Are you interested in a full course of study on the topics of Immigration to Canada or Researching Ontario and Quebec Ancestors? Genealogy partners Kathryn Lake Hogan and Christine Woodcock are thrilled to announce a NEW Institute for genealogists researching Canadian...

British Military Research – ISBGFH Virtual Institute November 23 & 24

by Marion Peterson | Jan 17, 2021 | 0 Comments

If your ancestors served in the British Military, this two-day conference offered by the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History might be of interest. More information can be found here.

Photographing Nova Scotia’s abandoned cemeteries

by Jim Benedict | Jan 12, 2021 | 0 Comments

Photographer on quest to save Nova Scotia's abandoned cemeteries. For Steve Skafte, the quest to find Nova Scotia's abandoned cemeteries feels a bit like bringing the dead back to life. The photographer from Bridgetown, N.S., has always been drawn to the places...

FamilyTree DNA acquired by Australian company myDNA

by Jim Benedict | Jan 8, 2021 | 0 Comments

Announcement by management of FamilyTreeDNA: After many months of consideration, we are delighted to report that FamilyTreeDNA and its parent company, Gene by Gene, have merged with myDNA, a leading Australia-based genomics company whose outstanding reputation,...

MyHeritage Online Events for January

by Marion Peterson | Jan 8, 2021 | 0 Comments

The topics for free Facebook Live sessions offered by MyHeritage in January can be found here. All recorded Facebook Live sessions can be found in the videos section of their Facebook page.

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