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Genealogical Society to discuss organizing research
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (251+ words) The Kerrville Genealogical Society will hold a general meeting and public program at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the auditorium of the Guadalupe River Basin Natural Resources Center, 125 Lehmann Drive, Kerrville. Lloyd Shenberger will present "Organizing Genealogy Research." The presentation will examine…...
Gold rush cemetery in California bears names of Armagh and Tyrone prospectors
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (277+ words) It struck me that, wherever gold was found, the Irish had usually got there first Gold rush cemetery in California bears names of Armagh and Tyrone prospectors It struck me that, wherever gold was found, the Irish had usually got…...
Brownwood organizations preserving local & family history celebrate big milestones
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (404+ words) BROWNWOOD, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Two organizations dedicated to preserving local history and helping people discover their family roots are celebrating milestones in Brownwood. The Pecan Valley Genealogical Society is marking its 47th anniversary, while the Local History and Genealogy Library is…...
Hit a wall in your records search for Canadian citizenship by descent? These 5 tools can help you trace your ancestors
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (953+ words) Since December 15, 2025, a Canadian ancestor, any number of generations back, can make you a Canadian citizen by descent if you were born before that date. To confirm it, you apply for proof of Canadian citizenship and show a documented and…...
Preserving Black history for future generations
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (52+ words) WIS News 10 Preserving Black history for future generations New digital guide will bring South Carolina’s Black history to life Untold stories of Black South Carolinians during the American Revolution Awareness: Empowering parents to advocate for their children Awareness: How the…...
New digital guide will bring South Carolina’s Black history to life
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (51+ words) WIS News 10 New digital guide will bring South Carolina’s Black history to life Untold stories of Black South Carolinians during the American Revolution Awareness: Empowering parents to advocate for their children Awareness: How the Columbia Urban League helps families...
Library Genealogy Swap Meet held
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (166+ words) From Wilkes Record Staff Reports Even the rain couldn’t stop those interested in their heritage and local history from attending the annual Friends of the Library Genealogy Swap Meet on Saturday at the Wilkes County Public Library. Author Lane Dyer…...
I Spent Fifteen Years Looking For My Birth Family. I wished I hadn’t.
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (175+ words) [Non-members, Read Free Here] I spent fifteen years looking for my birth family. Last month I found them, and I’ve been trying to un-know it ever since. My name is Dominic Monroe. I’m thirty-eight, a land surveyor in Columbus, Ohio....
Awareness: New app features untold stories of Black South Carolinians during the American Revolution
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (487+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s history is filled with stories that many people have never heard, including the contributions of Black South Carolinians during the American Revolution. Now, a new project is working to uncover those stories and help people explore…...
United by Heritage: Deepen Your Roots at the 2026 Italian Genealogy Conference
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (395+ words) Join nationally recognized experts in person or via Zoom on November 14 for key insights into tracing your Italian ancestry, plus get the latest dual citizenship updates from ISDA National President Basil Russo. — BUY TICKETS HERE — Every family history has unanswered…...