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From The Genealogist
Press Release (in part)
New Release:

Obituaries from the 1600s to the 1800s are now searchable online

Find the vital details of your ancestors from the Stuart Era to the Victorian Era, recorded at the time of their deaths

The Genealogist has added obituary records from the Index Society, Musgrave's Obituaries and the Society of Friends to its record collection, with obituaries dating back to the 1600s.

Family Historians can now access a set of intriguing records covering three important publications from the 17th to 19th centuries.

Read TheGenealogist's feature article: Dead but not Forgotten by clicking the image below.

Dead but not forgotten - Obituaries from the 1800s reveal a diverse set of individuals Obituaries can provide us with the dates not only of the deaths of individuals included but usually their birth dates or ages. Some obituary records may tell us even more about the individual providing us with useful occupation details and who their family was. Obituaries often cite their sources, f...

A new Migration Museum for London.

London Is Getting A New Migration Museum Current Lewisham setup will move to City of London.

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Census Detectives at The Family History Show, York on 22nd June. Get your tickets now! https://thefamilyhistoryshow.com/york/

The Census Detectives will be at York on 22nd June.

Press Relelease (in part):
The Family History Show - York on 22nd June 2024

Join us in York next week for an exciting day of ancestral discovery!

Explore a diverse array of genealogical exhibitors and family history societies from across the country when they gather in The Knavesmire Exhibition Centre, York Racecourse. You’ll also be able to catch free talks on the day and consult with family history experts all in one place.

Enjoy the convenience of ample parking and refreshments available throughout the event. This is a must-attend gathering for all family history enthusiasts.

Delve into your heritage and uncover the mysteries of your past family. Get your tickets now and take advantage of our 2 for 1 ticket offer!

About The Family History Show, York Buy your tickets in advance and save - Get Two Tickets for £12! You will also get a FREE goody bag on entry worth £7.99!

You heard it here first... 🎖️

Marking 80 years since D-Day, Findmypast's records and newspapers are free to explore from today and over the weekend.

Start making discoveries 👇
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/page/free-ancestry-records

From The Genealogist
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Free Military Records Released to Commemorate D-Day
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, The Genealogist adds Enlistment Records to their Free Record Collections

In time to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day on 6th June, TheGenealogist has added United States WWII Army Enlistment Records (1938-1946) to its ever-growing Free Records Collection. In these records, we can find the names and particulars of American soldiers who joined up to serve their country and fight for freedom.

D-Day – Operation Neptune 6 June 1944 - Finding the real Private Ryan... As we mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day this 6th June 2024, we remember the extraordinary bravery and sacrifices of the men from the allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy from sea and air. Their contributions in the fight to bring liberty to Europe are as poignant as ever today in a wor...

📣 We are excited to announce that SoG welcomes Philip Spedding as our new Chief Executive (effective 1 July 2024)! 📣

Philip joins us from the Royal Albert Hall and brings over 25 years of experience in the creative and cultural sectors, including key roles at The London Library, Arts & Business, Tate, The British Library, and The Charities Aid Foundation. 🎉

Philip shares, “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Society of Genealogists, especially at such an exciting time in a splendid new home. It is a real privilege to be taking up this role and to be entrusted with steering the Society in a new chapter of its illustrious history. I know from personal experience how researching a family history is a deeply satisfying way of finding out more about ourselves and our personal history. The Society of Genealogists occupies a unique place in genealogy and invaluably aids this journey for members in the UK and across the world, myself included. I am looking forward to meeting my colleagues, volunteers and members, all of whom continue to play a key part in our enduring success.”

Graham Walter, Chair of the Society, added: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Philip into this role at such an exciting time for the Society of Genealogists.”

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to our Interim Co-CEOs, Natalie Pithers and Rebecca Gregory, for their outstanding leadership and the successful launch of Gold Membership. 🙏

Join us in welcoming Philip and celebrating this exciting new era for the Society of Genealogists! 🎊



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Press Release: (in part)
The Genealogist has added 1.8 million individuals to its Military Collection with its latest release of Army Lists from 1837 to 1959.

Subscribers to TheGenealogist can now access an extensive collection of digitised Army Lists, which can significantly enhance their understanding of an ancestor's military career. These records detail officers by regiment, rank and seniority, offering a detailed snapshot of the officer corps at any given time.

The Stiff Upper Lip - Using British Army Lists to Discover a Multiple Wounded Officer who rose from Trooper to Lieutenant General Family history research often involves delving into military records to uncover the service details of ancestors who had served in the British armed forces. One invaluable resource for such research is the officially published Army, Navy and Air Force Lists. These are a set of books that list office...

Free access to Australian & New Zealand records for ANZAC Day. Access April 23rd - 28th 2024.

Celebrate the Heroes in Your Family This Anzac Day - MyHeritage Blog Anzac Day offers a great opportunity to honor the legacies of Australian and New Zealander family members who fought for freedom. To make this Anzac Day

An interesting read!

Everyone Will Have Fewer Relatives in the Future Changing demographics mean shrinking families and more older relatives in future decades

In case it escaped your notice - updates from Society of Genealogists - reproduced with the kind permission of Family Tree Magazine

So happy that Dear Myrtle is back and proud to be with a great group of genealogists. Come and watch!

Attending the NEW Mondays with Myrt – DearMYRTLE Archives YouTube Attending the NEW Mondays with Myrt ByDearMYRTLE 8 March 20248 March 2024 Here’s how to join Mondays with Myrt on YouTube, watch recordings of previous shows, and find out about our marvelous cadre of panelists. Most Mondays, DearMYRTLE will begin broadcasting live on YouTube at 12 Noon Ea...

Congratulations Cyndi and Cyndi's List - an indispensable resource

Hard to believe CL is 28 years old today! Still FREE. Still your online starting point for online reserach. Thank you for using Cyndi's List and sharing it with your friends. The site is due for a long-needed update, so please consider a birthday donation to support the site. I appreciate all of you who have supported Cyndi's List all these years. Thank you!! https://cyndislist.com/donate/

New to Cyndi's List? Start by browsing the categories: https://cyndislist.com/categories/

Another release from MyHeritage

https://blog.myheritage.com/2024/03/introducing-oldnews-com-a-new-website-for-exploring-historical-newspapers/?

Introducing OldNews.com, A New Website for Exploring Historical Newspapers - MyHeritage Blog Introducing OldNews.com, an innovative website for millions of historical newspapers from around the world!

Check out this new feature from MyHeritage - Profile page with Hints. https://blog.myheritage.com/2024/02/introducing-all-new-profile-pages-with-hints/?

Introducing All-New Profile Pages With Hints - MyHeritage Blog We just released all-new profile pages on MyHeritage! The profile page is among the most visited pages on MyHeritage, and is one of the most valuable ones for genealogists.

🌟 Exciting News! Introducing our New Gold Membership! 🌟

Hey everyone! Have you checked out our latest Gold membership? 🌟 Now, we've got two amazing options for you:

🔍 Standard: Perfect for those eager to explore our extensive record collection.

🏆 Gold: Tailored for enthusiasts looking to enhance their research skills, understand the historical context of their family tree, and enjoy expert support whenever needed.

What’s included in both the Standard and Gold membership:
🏛 Access to our Research Hub (North London)
💻 Online access to our record collection
📜 Palaeography Club
💸 Exclusive course discounts
☕ Virtual Café - our vibrant online community
🧱 Quarterly Brick Wall buster sessions
🎉 Quarterly Socials
🍽️ Monthly Lunchtime Chat
📚 Book Club
📖 The Genealogists' Magazine - our quarterly journal (Print version available separately for those who love a physical copy).

Exclusive to Gold Membership:
🌐🛠️ Interactive Workshops
- Monthly live sessions covering diverse genealogy topics
- Canva for genealogy, timelines, photography, and more
- Exclusive to Gold Members, not recorded

⚔️👩‍✈️ Armed Forces Advice Hour with Graham Bandy
- Former British Army Officer and military history expert
- Get help deciphering ancestors' military papers and identifying artifacts
📚💻 Digital SoG Publications
🤔💡Ask The Experts Forum
🎓💼 Professionals Corner

Upgrade your experience with Gold and dive deeper into your genealogical journey! 🚀 https://ow.ly/fuez50QwZcy

🎉 We’re delighted to announce that Heather Nowlan has been elected as Vice Chair to the Society’s Board of Trustees.

🤝 With 15+ years as a seasoned genealogist, registered Ancestry ProGenealogist contractor, and AGRA Associate, Heather brings a wealth of expertise to the role.

💼 Beyond her genealogy prowess, she worked in the wedding industry for nearly 20 years and serves as Treasurer for the 5F RAF Air Cadets civilian committee. 👏

and a very good choice too!

Announcement - the election of Heather Nowlan as Vice Chair Announcement - the election of Heather Nowlan as Vice Chair

SoG's Statement on MoJ's Will Consultation SoG's Statement on MoJ's Will Consultation

For those in the UK, please consider signing this petition to stop the original paper records from being destroyed after digitisation.

Petition: Do not allow original wills to be destroyed after 25 years Please ! The MoJ proposes to digitise and then allow the destruction of original wills after 25 years. We call for the original wills to be preserved in perpetuity in line with current legislation. Do not agree to legislative changes that would allow the destruction of these documents.

🎄 Unwrap the Ultimate Christmas Genealogy Gift Guide! 🧬

🎁 Tired of generic presents? Treat yourself to the perfect genealogy gifts! Dive into the world of family history with our festive guide.

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Inside London's new family history research hub

The Society of Genealogists is opening a new hub in north London where anyone can explore their family history

Inside London's new family history research hub

New from the folks at MyHeritage -

The MyHeritage Wiki: the ultimate family history resource The MyHeritage Wiki is the go-to community-led resource on researching family history around the world using family trees, historical documents, and DNA.

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