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Dzubba to share excerpts of her book with Genealogical Society
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (269+ words) Betty Bane Dzubba will be sharing excerpts from her book, "Pages from the Past," with the Mineral County Genealogical Society at their next meeting. KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) - The 2026 nominees for the Jonah Ed" KEYSER, W.Va. (WV News) - "Pages from…...
Paper Record – The Pennsylvania Gazette
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1175+ words) Tracing the history of American English, one slip at a time. Plus: A Q&A with the author As part of the reporting for his new book, Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary, author Stefan Fatsis…...
North East Genealogical Association Meeting
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (5+ words) North East Genealogical Association Meeting'paNOW...
Did you know you can search your family tree for free at the library?
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (201+ words) 02/26/2026 " Public libraries offer a wealth of information"not just about history or remarkable people, but also about your own family roots. At the Pine Bluff library, a genealogist helped uncover surprising details about my family tree. Kimberly Green, genealogy manager…...
OPINION | How your family tree could wind up on the dark internet
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (634+ words) The Jewish News of Northern California It starts with something disarmingly simple: a plastic tube, a few drops of saliva and a click. The promise is connection " to a cousin you never knew, a whole lost branch of your family…...
Cleaning out his mom's house, Boston man finds his ancestor's freedom papers
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (1074+ words) Researchers in Boston are diving deep into his family tree to connect the missing links Anne Arundel County, Maryland, was once home to a man named Samuel Jones who had to carry around a piece of paper to prove he…...
Join RootsTech 2026: A Free Global Family History Event for Everyone
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (360+ words) Families across the Philippines are invited to take part in RootsTech 2026, a free, worldwide family history celebration happening March 57, 2026. The best part? It's completely free and accessible online. Anyone " members and friends alike " can participate from home. All it takes…...
The names that came before us: Damon Arnold uncovers the story of his 2nd great-grandfather
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (510+ words) ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - For many African Americans, tracing family history means confronting gaps left by slavery, lost records, and fires that destroyed courthouse documents. For journalist Damon Arnold, that search led to a Civil War soldier whose name…...
Hampton Roads man traces nearly 40,000 ancestors
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (54+ words) Hampton Roads man traces nearly 40,000 ancestors13newsnow.com Hampton Roads man traces nearly 40,000 ancestors To stream 13News Now on your phone, you need the 13News Now app. Download the 13News Now app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before…...
San Antonio Public Library holding weekend workshop on creating oral archives
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (138+ words) Don't Miss a Moment. Oral history is as American as fry bread. However, capturing its profundity is another thing altogether. Sound artist Armando Estrada is assembling an immersive workshop this Saturday celebrating San Antonio's culture and heritage. Through discussions and…...