History of The Salt Lake City Genealogical Library. Open to everyone! The Salt Lake City Genealogical Library was founded in 1894 to gather genealogical records and assist members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with their family history and genealogical research. It is the largest library of its kind in the world. […]
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Family History Snippet 3 Research process Genealogical research is a complex process that uses historical records and sometimes genetic analysis to demonstrate kinship. Reliable conclusions are based on the quality of sources, ideally original records, the information within those sources, ideally primary or first-hand information, and the evidence that can be drawn, directly or indirectly, […]
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Family History Snippet 2 – Family history societies etc. Genealogists often join *family history societies, where novices can learn from more experienced researchers. Such societies generally serve a specific geographical area. Their members may also index records to make them more accessible, and engage in advocacy and other efforts to preserve public records and cemeteries. […]
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Family History Snippet 1 – Introduction Amateur genealogists/family historians typically pursue their own ancestry and that of their spouses. Professional genealogists may also conduct research for others, publish books on genealogical methods, teach, or produce their own databases. They may work for companies that provide software or produce materials of use to other professionals and […]
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Carol & Christopher Johnson Johnson Ancestry is a website that I manage for Carol and Chris’ Johnson. Incorporating: Johnson Family History; Todd Family History and more… Called ‘Johnson Ancestry’ the research results within the site do in fact relate to both our families. The ‘Names’ page will expand as time goes on. (Just hope there […]
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Hi every one. This is just a quick update to let you know our site is now officially ‘Secure’. You will notice the ‘Locked Padlock’ and ‘https’ in the address bar at the top of the page. You may have to update your ‘Favorites’ link, although most browsers will automatically re-direct you from the old […]
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The Largest Family History Show in the South West Sat, 6th July 2019, 10:00-16:30 UWE Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bristol With Societies and Specialist Suppliers in attendance, we are known as the largest family history show in the South West of England. Many family history societies and companies attend each year. Free Talks are hosted […]
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The Largest Family History Show in the North of England With exhibitors from all over the UK and Ireland, this is probably the largest event of its kind in England. Many family history societies and companies attend each year. There is lots of local history from the York area too. You don’t have to have […]
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New UK family history show: Family Tree Live Grab your diaries! We are delighted to announce a brand new family history show Family Tree Live, taking place on 26th & 27th April 2019, at London’s Alexandra Palace. Family Tree Live will be taking place not only inside this historic exhibition venue, but in the Great […]
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The Importance of Family History Society Membership By Carol Ackroyd I have been on the committee of the DDFHS and also a volunteer in the research room for the past few years. Being a volunteer is very rewarding as you get to meet other researchers and get to know them. At times you are in […]
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