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# Family Tree

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- [How AncestryDNA Traces Immigration to Australia and New Zealand](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-ancestrydna-traces-immigration-to-australia-and-new-zeland/) - Debra Carter, Senior Research Manager, AncestryProGenealogists At least three generations of my family have lived in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. Through my research, I've found we're descendants of the Scottish Campbell clan and a British navy deserter with other family members from England and Ireland. Many families in Australia and New Zealand know
- [Try the Improved Merge Experience In Family Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/try-the-improved-merge-experience-in-family-tree-2/) - If you've spent much time on working in the FamilySearch Family, you've probably encountered duplicates - two FamilyTree profiles that represent the same deceased person. Since the goal of FamilyTree is to have only one profile per person, FamilyTree offers the ability to merge documents. But merging can be tricky. Sometimes, it's hard to tell
- [MyHeritage Adds 152 Million Historical Records In July 2026](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-152-million-historical-records-in-july-2026/) - Historical Records added in July 2026 In July 2026, MyHeritage published 152 million historical records published 152 million records across 23 new and updated collections from France, the United States, Italy, Austria, Canada, Spain, and more. The collections include church and civil birth, marriage and death records, parish registers, obituaries, tax registrations, military headstone applications,
- [Discover Daily Life On Guernsey](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-daily-life-on-guernsey/) - Explore new school and prison records spanning 82 years. We've bolstered two existing collections of Guernsey this week, with brand new school records and prison registers available for you to explore. We've also added over 269,000 pages to our newspaper collection. Guernsey, Prison Registers We've updated our collection of Guernesy prison registers with 8,966 records
- [Family History is Influencing Baby Names in 2026](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-history-is-influencing-baby-names-in-2026/) - Baby name trends come and go, but family names can carry meaning across generations. When asked what influenced their baby name choice, 23 percent of parents cited honoring a family member or ancestor - more than celebrities or fictional characters, name popularity, or social media. That may explain why so many parents an are looking
- [Solving Mysteries with Danish DNA Journys](https://www.familytree.com/blog/solving-mysteries-with-danish-dna-journys/) - Gary Horlacher, Ph.D Genealogists, AncestryProGenealogists I discovered genealogy at the age of 12 through the Boy Scouts, not knowing that my new obsession for solving ancestral puzzles would lead to a lifetime career. I was fascinates by the personal stories of my grandmother's Danish (Iversen and Rasmussen) ancestors. These days, my genealogy clients often what
- [Try the Improved Merge Experience In Family Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/try-the-improved-merge-experience-in-family-tree/) - If you've spent much time working in the in the FamilySearch Family Tree, you've probably encountered duplicates - two Family Tree profiles that represent the same deceased person. Since the goal of Family Tree is to have only one profile per person, Family Tree offers the ability to merge duplicates. But merging can be tricky.
- [Dakota Johnson is Playing Marilyn Monroe, Turns Out, They're Actually Related](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dakota-johnson-is-playing-marilyn-monroe-turns-out-theyre-actually-related/) - Recently published photos offering a first glimpse of Dakota Johnson's striking portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in the upcoming short film Fresh Impact have justifiably sparked excitement. Amidst this buzz, our Research team discovered that the two stars are actually related: Marylin Monroe is Dakota Johnson's 9th cousin thrice removed! The family connection traces its origins
- [How the Tangshan Earthquake Reshaped Family Histories and Migration](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-the-tangshan-earthquake-reshaped-family-histories-and-migration/) - In the pre-dawn hours of July 28, 1976, a catastrophic magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the industrial city of Tangshan in Hebi Province, China. In just 23 seconds, an entire city was flattened. It remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in human history, officially claiming 242,419 lives, through unofficial estimates climb much higher. While the
- [The California Gold Rush: Facts And Myths](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-california-gold-rush-facts-and-myths/) - The California Gold Rush is one of the most significant moments in American history, leading to one of the country's largest influxes of mass migration that reshaped the West Coast, and changed the fortunes of thousands of families. There are plenty of misconceptions about the California Gold Rush, with many of them reinforced by Hollywood
- [Following Spanish DNA to Montpelier, Vermont](https://www.familytree.com/blog/following-spanish-dna-to-montpelier-vermont/) - Key Takeaways In the early 1900s, Spanish immigrants came to Montpelier, Vermont, seeking work and new opportunities. While they faced harsh Vermont winters, language barriers, and discrimination, they also relied on family, faith, and shared traditions. Spanish customs blended into local life and continue to influence Montpelier's culture today. Do your AncestryDNA test results show
- [Utah, 40 other states reach $18M settlement with 23andMe after data breach, bankruptcy](https://www.familytree.com/blog/utah-40-other-states-reach-18m-settlement-with-23andme-after-data-breach-bankruptcy/) - Utah and over 40 other states on Wednesday announced a $18million settlement agreement with genetic information company 23andMe after the company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025. The bankruptcy filing came after the company struggled with the fallout of a data breach and weak demand for its ancestry testing kits. The five-month data breach in
- [Myriad Genetics processes an estimated 1.5 million diagnostic tests annually, including screening for hereditary cancer and prenatal conditions](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myriad-genetics-processes-an-estimated-1-5-million-diagnostic-tests-annually-including-screening-for-hereditary-cancer-and-prenatal-conditions/) - Myriad Genetics processes an estimated 1.5 million diagnostic tests annually, including screening for hereditary cancer and prenatal conditions, tumor profiling, and assessments of how genes may affect the body’s response to mental health medications. It can take months for the Salt Lake City-based molecular diagnostic testing company to process all the paperwork necessary to get
- [Mapping The Pacific: 47 New Genetic Groups Across Oceania](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mapping-the-pacific-47-new-genetic-groups-across-oceania/) - Key Takeways 23andMe has introduced 47 new Genetic Groups across Oceania, offering the most detailed genetic breakdown of Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian ancestry available to date. Powered by advanced clustering algorithms, these updates allow members to trace their DNA down to specific archipelagos, islands, and sub-regions across Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. Built using data
- [New DNA technology leads to identification of Revolutionary War soldier: "A gift to the whole country"](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-dna-technology-leads-to-identification-of-revolutionary-war-soldier-a-gift-to-the-whole-country/) - The peaceful forests of Camden, South Carolina, have spent centuries hiding a secret as old as American itself. In August 1790, British and American soldiers clashed there, leading to a terrible defeat for the Continental army. Battlefield archaeologist Jim Legg and Steve Smith have been studying the site for decades, but recently, they made a
- [My Ancestor Helped Build San Francisco, Saw Gold Discovered, and Brought Alfalfa to Utah](https://www.familytree.com/blog/my-ancestor-helped-build-san-francisco-saw-gold-discovered-and-brought-alfalfa-to-utah/) - In But rather than travel overland, it was decided it would be better if the members on the Eastern Seaboard could charter a ship to take them to California, where they were to await instructions on the final settlement location. But rather than travel overland, it was decided it would be better if the members
- [The Stories of US Commemorating 250 Years of the United States with Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-stories-of-us-commemorating-250-years-of-the-united-states-with-ancestry/) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary on July 4, many people will look back on the legacies of presidents, icons, and pivotal moments in history. But the United Staes has always been larger than any single event or figure. It lives in the legacies of individuals whose dreams, residence, and acts of courage
- [New Historical Matches Could Connect You To America's Founding Colonists](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-historical-matches-could-connect-you-to-americas-founding-colonists/) - Key Takeaways 23andMe has added individuals from America's founding era to its Historical Matches feature. The colonists show strong DNA connections to western England and Wales, with several individuals connecting to Ireland. This July 4th, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, we're adding 29 individuals from the nation's founding era to the Historical Matches feature.
- [Explore Your American Roots with Free Access to U.S. City Directories This Independence Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/explore-your-american-roots-with-free-access-to-u-s-city-directories-this-independence-day/) - Happy 250th, United States! As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, there's no better time to explore the people and places that shaped your family's story. Whether your family has lived in America for generations or you have relatives who once called the U.S. home, historical records can help you uncover their lives
- [Explore new records from both sides of the Atlantic](https://www.familytree.com/blog/explore-new-records-from-both-sides-of-the-atlantic/) - There are service cards, marriage records, and more to discover this week. We've added a varied range of new records this week, with civil marriages and deaths from Philadelphia County, as well as updates to the 1939 Register and our Woman's Land Army service cards. Philadelphia County, Civil Marriages We've updated this collection with 7,758
- [One of the last populations stayed genetically healthy, raising new questions about their extinction.](https://www.familytree.com/blog/one-of-the-last-populations-stayed-genetically-healthy-raising-new-questions-about-their-extinction/) - Neanderthals lived across Europe and western Asia for hundreds of thousands of years. Then, around 40,000 years ago, they were gone. Nobody has pinned down exactly why it happened. Climate swings, competition with our own species, and inbreeding have carried part of the blame. Healthy before extinction The remains come from the Meuse Basin, a
- [Beyond Anglo-Saxons, Celts And Vikings: DNA uncovers a dynamic history of migration](https://www.familytree.com/blog/beyond-anglo-saxons-celts-and-vikings-dna-uncovers-a-dynamic-history-of-migration/) - Each of us tells a story about who we are, often tracing our identity back through an imagined line of ancestors. Through identity is fundamental cultural, we tend to anchor it in biology- in the line of a stable genetic inheritance passed down through generations. Population genomics has exposed a history far more complex, dynamic,
- [How To Use FindMyPast: A Guide for FamilySearch Users](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-to-use-findmypast-a-guide-for-familysearch-users-2/) - What’s even better than using FamilySearch or Findmypast to explore your family history? Using both platforms together! Family Search and FindMyPast share a common goal - helping people discover and connect with family. They offer similar tools, including extensive historical record collections and family tree features. Each platform also brings unique strengths that complement the
- [New Historical Matches Could Connect You To The Original Goths](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-historical-matches-could-connect-you-to-the-original-goths-2/) - Key Takeaways Through 23andMe’s Historical Matches feature, 23andMe+Premium members can now compare their DNA against 35 newly sequenced individuals from a 2026 study. Genomic sequencing of 2nd-4th century CE individuals in Poland aligns with the proposed roots of the Goths in Scandinavia while revealing a surprisingly cosmopolitan community that integrated diverse Mediterranean and Baltic lineages.
- [California sues 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect user data in 2023 breach ](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-sues-23andme-alleging-it-failed-to-protect-user-data-in-2023-breach/) - LOS ANGELES - California’s attorney general sued the genetic testing company formerly known as 23andMe on Thursday, alleging it failed to protect sensitive user data in a 2023 breach that affected nearly 7 million people across the country. The lawsuit calls for various civil penalties against 23andMe and injunctions blocking the company from further violations
- [MyHeritage Offers Free Access To U.S. Immigration Records for Immigrant Heritage Month ](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-offers-free-access-to-u-s-immigration-records-for-immigrant-heritage-month/) - Every family has a journey somewhere in its history. For many Americans, that journey began with a ship crossing the ocean, a long wait at Ellis Island, or the moment a relative stepped onto American soil for the fist time, carrying little more than hope for a new live. During this period, you can explore
- [Discover Your Family's Immigration Story](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-your-familys-immigration-story/) - Every family has a journey somewhere in its history. For many Americans, that journey began with a ship crossing the ocean, a long wait at Ellis Island, or the moment a relative stepped onto American soil for the first time carrying little more than a new life. In honor of Immigrant Heritage Month - and
- [More Than Skin Deep - What DNA Can Reveal About Skin Cancer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/more-than-skin-deep-what-dna-can-reveal-about-skin-cancer/) - Key Takeaways Around one in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer by age 70. Melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma account for the vast majority of these skin cancers. 23and Me research has identified dozens of genetic markers associated with skin cancer over the last decade, helping scientists to potentially
- [Browse Burials From Across England And Wales](https://www.familytree.com/blog/browse-burials-from-across-england-and-wales/) - Uncover new stories with over 800,000 new records this week This week’s new additions help you to chart the final chapter of your ancestors’ lives in vivid detail. With new burials and probate records, uncover where they were laid to rest and what they left behind. Durham Diocese Probate Index, 1663-1869 These 566,645 new additions
- [Introducing Family Infographics - Turn A Loved One's Live Story Into A Beautiful Work of Art](https://www.familytree.com/blog/introducing-family-infographics-turn-a-loved-ones-live-story-into-a-beautiful-work-of-art-2/) - We’re excited to introduce Family Infographics, an innovative new feature that can transform your photos and family tree data into a stunning poster-style work of art illustrating the live of anyone from your tree. Creating a family tree often involves spending many hours often involves spending many hours entering small details: names, dates, relationships, milestones.
- [DNA Analysis Of Neanderthal Teeth Reveals A Much Closer Genetic Connection Than Previously Known](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-analysis-of-neanderthal-teeth-reveals-a-much-closer-genetic-connection-than-previously-known-2/) - Eight small teeth buried in a Polish cave have opened an unexpected window into Neanderthal life. Instead of isolated individuals, the remains reveal a connected group that shared material roots and likely moved across wide stretches of Europe. The genetic evidence links this community to populations far beyond Poland, suggesting these early humans were part
- [MyHeritage Adds 146 Million Historical Records In April 2026](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-146-million-historical-records-in-april-2026/) - In April, MyHeritage published 146 million historical records across 8 new and updated collections from the United States, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and other countries. The collections include newspaper records, vital records, military records, and more. Many of these collections feature images. Austria, Vienna Catholic Church Births and Baptisms, 1850-1920 An index of birth and baptism
- [CNN Original Series "This Land" Premieres Sunday June 7 and 9 ET/PT](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cnn-original-series-this-land-premieres-sunday-june-7-and-9-et-pt/) - Key Takeaways The new CNN Originals Series, This Land, dramatically reframes the story of how the United States was shaped. Each episode features interviews with descendants of historical figures who lived through pivotal moments in U.S. history, whom Ancestry helped identify using its unparalleled collection of historical records and public family trees. These personal stories
- [Uncover New Stories with over 800,000 New Records This week](https://www.familytree.com/blog/uncover-new-stories-with-over-800000-new-records-this-week/) - This week’s new additions help you to chart the final chapter of your ancestors’ lives in vivid detail. With new burials and probate records, uncover where they were laid to rest and what they left behind. Durham Diocese Probate Index, 1663-1869 These 566,645 new additions cover over 200 years. National Burial Index For England &
- [Some Simple Mother's Day Activities Remind Us Of Those Who We Live And Help Cherish the idea of Motherhood](https://www.familytree.com/blog/some-simple-mothers-day-activities-remind-us-of-those-who-we-live-and-help-cherish-the-idea-of-motherhood/) - Have you ever found yourself stuck when figuring out what to do for Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day activities come in all shapes and sizes, bit there is one thing that they should all do - make Mother’s Day special for everyone involved. These simple Mother’s Day ideas we share below to do just that. No
- [Weight and Metabolism May Depend More on DNA Than Your Dinner Plate](https://www.familytree.com/blog/weight-and-metabolism-may-depend-more-on-dna-than-your-dinner-plate/) - If you’ve ever eaten the same meals as a friend or family member, followed the exact same diet plan, and still seen wildly different results on the scale or in your energy levels, you’re not alone — and new research from the University of Virginia suggests you’re not imagining it. The real culprit might be
- [DNA Matches Family to Newly Identified Navy POW from WWII](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-matches-family-to-newly-identified-navy-pow-from-wwii/) - In the quiet community of Middleburg, Florida, a routine phone call from the U.S. Navy turned into a profound family revelation, one that bridged more than eight decades of mystery, loss, and forgotten heroism from World War II. Edward Campbell, a U.S. Navy veteran who served for 23 years, never expected to uncover a long-lost
- [Rita Wilson Discovers Shocking Family Secret on Genealogy Show](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rita-wilson-discovers-shocking-family-secret-on-genealogy-show/) - Actress Rita Wilson revealed on the How to Fail with Elizabeth Day podcast that she learned a deeply personal family secret while filming the British genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are? in 2012. The star, whose father Allan Wilson (born Hassan Halilov Ibrahimoff) was a Bulgarian Muslim immigrant, had no idea that her
- [New Boston Exhibit Brings ‘Patriots of Color’ Out of the Shadows for America’s 250th](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-boston-exhibit-brings-patriots-of-color-out-of-the-shadows-for-americas-250th/) - A powerful new exhibit at American Ancestors’ Family Heritage Experience museum in Boston’s Back Bay is shining a light on the overlooked contributions of people of color during the American Revolution. Titled Patriots of Color, the display opened in April 2026 and uses genealogy, artifacts, and striking student-created art to recover and honor stories that
- [Scientists Discover a Radical New Way DNA Can Be Built](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-discover-a-radical-new-way-dna-can-be-built/) - In a surprising breakthrough, researchers at Stanford University have uncovered an entirely new mechanism for synthesizing DNA. While the standard biological process relies on enzymes copying from an existing DNA template, this newly identified system flips the script: a specialized polymerase enzyme uses its own three-dimensional shape as a physical mold to build DNA sequences
- [DNA Confirms Remains of Oregon Family Missing Since 1958 Found in Submerged Car](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-confirms-remains-of-oregon-family-missing-since-1958-found-in-submerged-car/) - For nearly seven decades, the disappearance of the Martin family from Portland, OR, has lingered as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most haunting cold cases. In December 1958, Kenneth Martin, his wife Barbara, and their three children set out to gather Christmas decorations. They never returned home. The case quickly captured national attention, sparking speculation
- [What a Massive Ancient DNA Study Reveals About Recent Human Evolution](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-a-massive-ancient-dna-study-reveals-about-recent-human-evolution/) - In a groundbreaking paper, researchers at Harvard Medical School have rewritten our understanding of how quickly humans have been evolving. Using an unprecedented collection of ancient DNA, the team has shown that natural selection didn’t slow down after the last Ice Age—it actually sped up, particularly once our ancestors embraced farming. The study, led by
- [Genetic Studies Provide Possibilities In Cancer Treatment](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetic-studies-provide-possibilities-in-cancer-treatment/) - Pancreatic cancer is an especially serious and frightening form of cancer. It is often completely undetected until it has reached an advanced stage. It tends to reject many forms of treatment. Around 43,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. Less than one out of five cases are caught early
- [Ancient Grapes Reveal Long History Of Modern Wines](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancient-grapes-reveal-long-history-of-modern-wines/) - Genetic material preserved in ancient grape seeds reveals when, and how, humans meddled with wine grapes. Humans have been drinking wine for thousands of years. Paintings from ancient Egypt show the harvesting of grapes and the making of wine. Mesopotamian murals illustrate elites raising a glass of what some scholars think is wine. And Roman
- [Woman Known as "Becca Doe" identified after 35 years thanks to N.J. college's genetics research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/woman-known-as-becca-doe-identified-after-35-years-thanks-to-n-j-colleges-genetics-research/) - The Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center at Ramapo College of New Jersey has helped law enforcement solve another cold case. In June 1991, the body of an 18-year-old woman was found in a motel room in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her death was ruled a suicide, but investigators were unable to identify her. On Wednesday, the woman
- [Gadsden County Libraries Offer Free Genealogy workshops to help residents trace their family history](https://www.familytree.com/blog/gadsden-county-libraries-offer-free-genealogy-workshops-to-help-residents-trace-their-family-history/) - Libraries across Gadsden County are hosting genealogy workshops where participants can use ancestry.com for free to search historical records and build their family history. GADSDEN COUNTY, Fl - libraries across Gadsden County are hosting genealogy workshops to help residents explore their family history through historical records, official documents, and free access to one of the
- [New Historical Matches Could Connect You To A 600 Year Old Mystery In Southwest China](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-historical-matches-could-connect-you-to-a-600-year-old-mystery-in-southwest-china/) - High on a vertical cliff face on the Yun-Gui Plateau of Southwest China, you can find the entrance to Pingtang Cave. For centuries, this remote site held a somber secret: the remains of dozens of individuals scattered within its deepest, oxygen-poor reaches. Now, thanks to a new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science
- [23andMe Introduces Reconstructed Ancestors a First-Of-Its-Kind DNA Discovery Tool](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-introduces-reconstructed-ancestors-a-first-of-its-kind-dna-discovery-tool/) - PALO ALTO, Calif., March 13, 2025. (Globe Newswire) - 23andMe, a leading consumer genetics and research organization and nonprofit affiliate of the 23andMe Research Institute, announces the launch of a powerful new suite of new advanced features. The features, including Reconstructed Ancestors and the highly anticipated DNA Relatives Clustering are designed to help subscribers delve deeper
- [Meet Your Reconstructed Ancestors: A New Chapter In Your Family Story](https://www.familytree.com/blog/meet-your-reconstructed-ancestors-a-new-chapter-in-your-family-story/) - Key Takeaways 23andMe’s new Reconstructed Ancestors feature, the first and only feature of its kind, analyzes shared DNA segments across your relatives to accurately construct the genetic profiles and grandparents who were never genotyped (with plans to add more ancestors in the future.) Profiles evolve over time; as you build your family tree and the
- [MyHeritage Founder And CEO Gilad Japhet At RootsTech 2026](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-founder-and-ceo-gilad-japhet-at-rootstech-2026/) - RootsTech 2026 brought together thousands of genealogy enthusiasts from around the world. MyHeritage Founder CEO Gilad Japhet returned to the stage to share the latest developments across the company. He began with a new feature called Country Coding, released during RootsTech. This free, optional feature displays flags on your family tree based on birth or
- [OLDNews.Com Reaches 400 Million Newspaper Pages](https://www.familytree.com/blog/oldnews-com-reaches-400-million-newspaper-pages-2/) - We’re happy to share a major milestone: there are now 400 million historical newspaper pages available to search on OldNews.com. OldNews.com is MyHeritage’s website for exploring digitized historical newspapers from more than 24 countries, with extensive exploring coverage across the 1800s and 1900s. Every news page adds more searchable names and stories, from major events
- [Discover The Love Stories That Built Your Family](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-the-love-stories-that-built-your-family/) - Enjoy free access to marriage records on MyHeritage Marriage records document the moments when families came together. They mark new beginnings, connect generations, and often provide key details that help place people correctly in a family tree. From February 12-16, 2026, MyHeritage is offering free access to all marriage and divorce records, allowing anyone to
- [Discover What U.K. and Ireland Passenger Lists Reveal About Your Ancestors’ Journeys](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-what-u-k-and-ireland-passenger-lists-reveal-about-your-ancestors-journeys/) - MyHeritage offers access to almost 40 billion historical records that can reveal the stories of your ancestors from all over the world. If you had ancestors who traveled into or out of the United Kingdom in the past century or so, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 and United Kingdom and Ireland,
- [Family Search Year In Review 2025](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-search-year-in-review-2025/) - Last year was a great year for FamilySearch — and hopefully for your own journey into your family’s history. With increased access to genealogical records on a broad scale, new names and sources added to the worldwide tree, and enhanced features and experiences, FamilySearch, its amazing contributors, and many industry friends were able to help
- [MyHeritage Adds 1.25 Billion Historical Records In June 2025](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-1-25-billion-historical-records-in-june-2025/) - In June 2025, MyHeritage published 1.25 billion historical records across 21 new and updated collections. These collections are Australia, Canada, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, The United Kingdom, and the United States. The collections include census records, burial records, and extensive newspaper archives. Many of these collections feature images. Search them to discover a
- [Ireland Death Records: A Window into the Lives Of Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ireland-death-records-a-window-into-the-lives-of-your-ancestors/) - Information about your deceased Irish ancestors can be found by accessing Ireland death records. Details contained in a death record can support information from other sources, such as marriage or birth records. Death records can also provide vital information about a spouse’s name or the parents’ names of a deceased child. Cemetery records can reveal
- [Did Your Great Grandparents Date Through The Newspaper?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/did-your-great-grandparents-date-through-the-newspaper/) - Online dating is a popular way of meeting a significant other these days, but it's possible that your own ancestors courted in a similar way - yet through newspaper ads instead of apps! It's surprising how long people have been advertising to find love and a long-term relationship. Beginning in the late 17th century, "matrimonial
- [The Emancipation Proclamation And The Abolition Of Slavery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-emancipation-proclamation-and-the-abolition-of-slavery/) - Ancestry Team: Did you know that New Year’s Eve of 1862 was also called “Watch Night” or “Freedom’s Eve”? That year, Black Americans, both enslaved and free, gathered in homes and churches across the country, waiting in hopeful anticipation for the moment to celebrate when the Emancipation Proclamation officially took effect. Issued by President Abraham
- [AI Can Now Create Viruses From Scratch, One Step Away From the Perfect](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ai-can-now-create-viruses-from-scratch-one-step-away-from-the-perfect/) - Scientists have now used artificial intelligence, computer systems that learn patterns from data, to write complete viral genomes from scratch in the lab. In parallel, a Microsoft-led study showed that AI tools can redesign known toxins so they escape common DNA synthesis safety checks. Those AI-built viruses are bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria rather than
- [Introducing The 2026 Legacy Family Tree Webinars Line-Up](https://www.familytree.com/blog/introducing-the-2026-legacy-family-tree-webinars-line-up/) - Registration is now open for the 2026 Legacy Family Tree Webinars season, and this year’s program was created with one clear goal in goal in mind: helping people make real progress in their in their family history research. The series is led by Geoff Rasmussen, who has long been the steady, thoughtful voice behind Legacy
- [Explore Cemeteries And Celebrations This Findmypast Friday](https://www.familytree.com/blog/explore-cemeteries-and-celebrations-this-findmypast-friday/) - Unlocking the stories hidden in your family tree just got easier, as we’ve added over 150,000 monumental inscription records from Nottinghamshire, as well as new Middlesex baptisms. Explore how your forbears were celebrated in life and death with these useful new additions. Nottinghamshire Monumental Inscriptions Explore over 150,000 new records, covering the years 1317-2022. Nottinghamshire
- [FamilySearch Year In Review](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-year-in-review/) - Last year was a great year for FamilySearch — and hopefully for your own journey into your family’s history. With increased access to genealogical records on a broad scale, new names and sources added to the worldwide tree, and enhanced features and experiences, FamilySearch, its amazing contributors, and many industry friends were able to help
- [House Passes Genetic Privacy Protections](https://www.familytree.com/blog/house-passes-genetic-privacy-protections/) - For the past two decades, consumers have been handing over their genetic information to private industry for the chance to make those connections. Through those two decades, both entrepreneurism and technological innovations have outpaced legislation, leading to a landscape in which companies have found lucrative ways to leverage genetic data with third parties. On Tuesday,
- [RootsTech 2026 Registration Now](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-2026-registration-now/) - RootsTech by FamilySearch announced today that registration for RootsTech 2026, the world’s largest family discovery event, is now open. The event will be held 5-7 March 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, and online at RootsTech.org. Select content will be available in multiple languages. Register now for the in-person or online experience and plan to enjoy
- [Scientists Are Searching For The 'Genetic footprint' Of Leonardo da Vinci in his living descendants](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-are-searching-for-the-genetic-footprint-of-leonardo-da-vinci-in-his-living-descendants/) - Scientists are tracing Leonardo da Vinci’s story in a new way - through the DNA carried by his distant relatives. A family tree that spans twenty one generations now gives them a rare chance to piece together parts of his genetic code. The Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project links historians and biologists in Italy and
- [Family Traditions And Musical Expression](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-traditions-and-musical-expression/) - When family birthdays or seasonal holidays come around, does someone in the family usually bring out a guitar? Gather others around the piano? Maybe family gatherings include Grandpa and your sister drummer their hands on the table to the beat of the music - unable to resist it. You might have also fond memories of
- [How Genetic Genealogy Is Assisting Ohio Law Enforcement In Solving Decades-Old Cases](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-genetic-genealogy-is-assisting-ohio-law-enforcement-in-solving-decades-old-cases/) - COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - A cutting-edge forensic technique is assisting law enforcement agencies with solving decades-old investigations in Ohio and across the country. On Nov. 3, 1989, the remains of an unknown man were discovered on Walcutt Road in western Franklin County. In October, after 36 years, the John Doe was identified as Ernest Emerson
- [Tanning Bed Use Nearly Triples Melanoma Risk](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tanning-bed-use-nearly-triples-melanoma-risk/) - A new study reveals clear genetic damage from indoor tanning that natural sunlight does not usually create. The tan fades quickly, yet mutations remain inside the skin. Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and UC San Francisco examined medical records from thousands of patients. They also sequenced individual skin cells. The results shows the most triple the
- [Discover Police Officers, Merchant Seamen And More In This Find My Past Friday](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-police-officers-merchant-seamen-and-more-in-this-find-my-past-friday/) - There are some arresting new family history records to delve into this week. This week we've released trio of fascinating collections from the archives of London's Metropolitan Police. Will these certificates of service, attestations and leaver records provide the evidence you need to crack the case? London Metropolitan Police Leavers These 55,122 records include basic
- [OLDNews.com Reaches 400 Million Newspaper Pages](https://www.familytree.com/blog/oldnews-com-reaches-400-million-newspaper-pages/) - We're happy to share a major milestone: there are now 400 million historical newspaper pages available to search on OldNews.com. OldNews.com is MyHeritage's website for exploring digitized historical newspapers from more than 24 countries, with extensive exploring coverage across the 1800s and 1900s. Every news page adds more searchable names and stories, from major events
- [The Story Of Immigration In India](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-story-of-immigration-in-india/) - True or false: In the phrase "immigration in India," the meaning of immigration is moving to a country that is not a person's place of birth. If you answered true, you’re correct! Since the world immigration is often confused with emigration, we want to be clear up front. This article is about immigration to India
- [Genetic Genealogy Helps Bring Missing Man Home](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetic-genealogy-helps-bring-missing-man-home/) - For twelve long years, the McCarthy family lived in the agonizing limbo that only a missing loved one can create. Kenneth McCarthy, a brilliant IT professional from New Jersey and a judo champion who once stood on the cusp of the Olympic team, vanished without a trace during a routine business trip to Charlotte, North
- [MRNA Flu Shot Shows Better Results Than Traditional Vaccine In Trial](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mrna-flu-shot-shows-better-results-than-traditional-vaccine-in-trial-2/) - Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine worked better than a standard flu shot in a large Phase 3 trial, researchers reported. The results, published on Nov. 19 in The New England Journal of Medicine, suggest that mRNA technology may help improve protection in future flu seasons. The Pfizer flu vaccine uses the same type of messenger RNA science
- [Doctors Urge Georgians With Family History Of Cancer To Get Genetic Testing, Screenings](https://www.familytree.com/blog/doctors-urge-georgians-with-family-history-of-cancer-to-get-genetic-testing-screenings/) - A cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and for many, it can come too late for treatment. Doctors say new studies into the genetics of the disease can help patients know what their health risks are before cancer develops, CBS News reported. The disease has taken the live of Grammy-winning singer D’Angelo, actor Chadwick Boseman, and
- [23andMe Research Institute Help Reconnect African Diaspora To Their Roots With Release of 250+ High-Resolution African Genetic Groups](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-research-institute-help-reconnect-african-diaspora-to-their-roots-with-release-of-250-high-resolution-african-genetic-groups/) - PALO ALTO, Calif., November 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - For millions of Americans in the African diaspora, genealogical ties and records were severed by the transatlantic slave trade, creating a “brick wall” for those seeking to know their full heritage. Today, 23andMe Research Institute announced a landmark expansion of it genetic ancestry reports and features,
- [Archaeologist's Lift The Lid On A 1,700-Year-Old- Roman Sarcophagus](https://www.familytree.com/blog/archaeologists-lift-the-lid-on-a-1700-year-old-roman-sarcophagus/) - BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - A remarkably well-preserved Roman sarcophagus has been unearthed in Hungary’s capital, offering a rare window into the life of a young woman inside and the world she inhabited around 1,700 years ago. Archaeologists with the Budapest History Museum discovered the limestone coffin during a large-scale excavation in O’buda, a northern district
- [New And Historical Matches Could Connect You To Cheddar Man And Britain's Earliest Farmers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-and-historical-matches-could-connect-you-to-cheddar-man-and-britains-earliest-farmers/) - The invention of farming was one of the most transformative developments in human history. It didn’t happen just once - agriculture was independently invented in multiple locations across the globe beginning around 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, soon after the last Ice Age. As farming spread, it reshaped human societies, diets, and even our DNA,
- [Major Update To Theory Of Family Relativity: 103 Million Theories Added](https://www.familytree.com/blog/major-update-to-theory-of-family-relativity-103-million-theories-added/) - Hit a brick wall when analyzing your DNA Matches? We’ve got you covered! We’ve updated the data for Theory of Family Relativity, adding 103 million new theories to help you explore your relationships to your DNA Matches. Theory of Family Relativity combines tree data and historical records with MyHeritage’s powerful matching technologies to suggest how
- [1 Gene, 1 Disease No More - acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1-gene-1-disease-no-more-acknowledging-the-full-complexity-of-genetics-could-improve-and-personalize-medicine/) - Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide diagnostics and treatment. But for most health conditions, the genetics is far more complicated than how clinicians are currently looking at it in diagnosis, counseling
- [Cook County and Chicago Archdiocese Lay To Rest 80 indigent and unidentified people at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cook-county-and-chicago-archdiocese-lay-to-rest-80-indigent-and-unidentified-people-at-mount-olivet-catholic-cemetery/) - Dozens of people with no one to claim their remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in Mount Greenwood. No friends or family were there for the service, but they certainly were not alone, CBS News reported. Students from Brother Rice High School and St. Laurence High School stood in solemnity at Mount Olivet Catholic
- [Genetics Study Reveals Links Between Cannabis Use and Mental Health](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetics-study-reveals-links-between-cannabis-use-and-mental-health/) - University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health. The findings may inform the development of prevention and treatment strategies for cannabis use disorder. The researchers were also interested
- [FamilySearch Blog Posted New Free Historical Records From 7 Countries](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-blog-posted-new-free-historical-records-from-7-countries/) - Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online resources with over 21 million new records from 7 countries. Some exciting additions include 13 million civil and church records from Italy and 3 million census records from the Philippines. Other countries with significant record additions include the following: American Samoa Brazil Haiti Ukraine United States Asia and Middle
- [Autism Genetic Study Challenges Long-Held Assumption About Causes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/autism-genetic-study-challenges-long-held-assumption-about-causes/) - People diagnosed with autism in early childhood may have genetic and developmental differences from those diagnosed in late childhood and onwards, Newsweek reported. This is the finding of researchers from the University of Cambridge, who say the two different trajectories challenge long-held assumptions that autism is a single condition with a unified underlying cause. Generally,
- [MyHeritage Historical Record Collections Added In September 2025](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-historical-record-collections-added-in-september-2025/) - In September 2025, MyHeritage published 1.2 billion historical records across 24 new and updated collections. These collections are from the United States, Australia, France, Germany, the U.K, Ireland, Spain, and Poland. The collections include birth, marriage, and death records, names and stories from newspapers, and newspaper pages. Many of these collections feature images. Search them
- [Puerto Rican Civil Registration Marriage Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/puerto-rican-civil-registration-marriage-records/) - Do you have Puerto Rican ancestors? Exploring the civil registration records related to marriages on the island could lead to a fresh or deeper understanding of your families story. In Part Two of this three-part series on Puerto Rican civil registration records, Karin Chamberlain, Research Manager, AncestryProGenealogists ,will guide you through how to interpret the
- [This Diet Offsets The Risk Of Dementia For Genetically Vulnerable Adults, New Study Finds](https://www.familytree.com/blog/this-diet-offsets-the-risk-of-dementia-for-genetically-vulnerable-adults-new-study-finds/) - A Mediterranean diet offsets the risk of dementia for genetically vulnerable adults, a new study has found. Dementia, which is the loss of cognitive functioning, affects more than six million Americans and leads to more than 100,000 deaths each year, according to the National Institutes of Health. As the U.S. population ages, dementia cases are
- [Ancient Viral DNA May Play A Key Role In Early Human Development, New Study Shows](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancient-viral-dna-may-play-a-key-role-in-early-human-development-new-study-shows/) - The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans. well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA - about 8% - are the remnants of ancient viruses that embedded themselves into our genetic code over the course of human evolution, CNN reported. These ancient
- [Lung Cancer Genetics Study Launches Open-Source Data Platform To Research Community](https://www.familytree.com/blog/lung-cancer-genetics-study-launches-open-source-data-platform-to-research-community/) - 23andMe Research Institute, Troper Wojcicki Philanthropies (TWP), and Lifebit today announced the official launch of an open-source data platform for Lung Cancer Genetics Study. Launched in 2024, the Lung Cancer Genetics Study aims to enroll 10,000 individuals diagnosed with lung cancer by 2027. The study already includes more than 1,200 participants and is one of
- [Wainwights, Wheelwrights, And Arkwright's: What Is A Wright?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/wainwights-wheelwrights-and-arkwrights-what-is-a-wright/) - As last names were being standardized, many people's professions became their last names -- Baker, Cook, Smith and Miller, to name a few. These last names, called occupational surnames are incredibly common in many languages, and they give us a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. Some occupational surnames, however, are hard to spot;
- [We Decoded The Oldest Genetic Data From An Egyptian, A Man Buried About 4,500 Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/we-decoded-the-oldest-genetic-data-from-an-egyptian-a-man-buried-about-4500-years-ago/) - A group of scientists has sequenced the genome of a man who was buried in Egypt around 4,500 years ago. The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and reveals links to both ancient North Africa and Mesopotamia, which includes modern day Iraq and parts of Syria, Turkey, and Iran. Egypt’s
- [New Free Historical Records From 12 Countries September 2025 Update](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-free-historical-records-from-12-countries-september-2025-update/) - Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with nearly 5 million new records from 12 countries. Exciting additions include 3.6 million civil registrations from Italy, 300,000 cemetery files from Chile, and almost 300,000 Catholic Church records from Portugal. Other countries with significant record additions include the following: Brazil Liberia Mexico Sweden Ukraine United States To
- [MyHeritage Adds 135 Million Historical Records In August 2025](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-135-million-historical-records-in-august-2025/) - In August 2025, MyHeritage published 135 million historical records across 10 new and updated collections. These collections are from the United States, France, Ireland, Spain, and Slovakia. The collections include tax records, names and stories from newspapers and newspaper pages. Many of these collections feature images. Search them to find a family treasure! Here are
- [Protect Your Genetic Data - Court Approves Sale of 23andMe Assets Including Genetic Samples](https://www.familytree.com/blog/protect-your-genetic-data-court-approves-sale-of-23andme-assets-including-genetic-samples/) - A bankruptcy court has approved the sale of all of 23andMe’s assets, including the genetic data and samples of its customer base, to TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit created by 23andMe’s founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki. As the sale continues to move forward, the Office of the Utah Attorney General and the Utah Department of
- ["Junk DNA" Is Not Actually Junk, It's Found To Play A Powerful Role In The Human Body](https://www.familytree.com/blog/junk-dna-is-not-actually-junk-its-found-to-play-a-powerful-role-in-the-human-body/) - For decades, scientists regarded large portions of our DNA as genetic junk — unless remnants of ancient viruses that invaded our ancestors’ genomes. These segments, known as transposable elements (TEs), were long dismissed as evolutionary fossils with no present-day function. However, a new international study challenges the view that ancient viral DNA in or genome
- [Massive Study Links 8 Genetic Signals To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome](https://www.familytree.com/blog/massive-study-links-8-genetic-signals-to-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/) - Chronic fatigue syndrome or magi encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) is a debilitating and long-neglected disease that experts typically dismissed as psychosomatic for decades. To this day, some physicians still believe the illness is all in a patient’s head, but the largest genetic analysis of its kind suggests there are real biological origins. A UK research project, called
- [Study Finds One Parenting Trait That Strongly Reduces Risk Of Internet Addiction](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-finds-one-parenting-trait-that-strongly-reduces-risk-of-internet-addiction/) - Every person is the product of many factors, including genetics, their environment and experiences, and their own personal choice. One of the most significant influences, through childhood and into young adulthood, will always be parenting. Though people can and do move far from what their parents have taught, those influences always have an effect. One
- [Being Danish - Traditions And Genealogy](https://www.familytree.com/blog/being-danish-traditions-and-genealogy/) - If your family has Danish heritage, you’re likely to see the evidence of it around your kitchen table and within the routines of your daily life. Understanding and preserving these traditions can help you feel more connected to your heritage and cultural identity. Danish culture centers on embracing the concept of ‘hygge’, the joy of
- [New Historical Matches Could Connect You To Medieval France](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-historical-matches-could-connect-you-to-medieval-france/) - In honor of French-American Heritage Month, we’re adding four new individuals from early medieval France to our Historical Matches feature, 23andMe reported. Studying the Demography Of Northern France In a 2024 study published in Nature Communications, researchers sequenced the genomes of 3,234 present-day individuals from across northern France to explore the region’s population history. As
- [Slave Names - Finding Formerly Enslaved](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slave-names-finding-formerly-enslaved/) - Exploring your African American heritage has historically presented challenges, especially before 1870, when records rarely mentioned the names of enslaved people. However, it is becoming increasingly easier to uncover these histories. A growing number of databases, indexes, and digital collections are now making it easier than ever for find information about formerly enslaved ancestors. Among
- [Genetics, Not Parenting Skills, Decide How Long Your Baby Cries](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetics-not-parenting-skills-decide-how-long-your-baby-cries/) - How long a baby torments its parents with its cries is determinedly its genes and not just parenting techniques, new research has shown. After a study on hundreds of twins, a team of researchers in Sweden had concluded that how long a baby cries is largely determined by genetic factors and not only its wellbeing.
- [23andMe's Sale To Ex-CEO's Non-Profit Approved By A Bankruptcy Court](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andmes-sale-to-ex-ceos-non-profit-approved-by-a-bankruptcy-court/) - A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of genetics company 23andMe to a non-profit led by co-founder and former CEO Anne Wojcicki, according to a June 27 filing in the bankruptcy docket, USA Today reported. TTAM Research Institute is set to buy the company’s Personal Genome Service, Research Service and Lemonaid Health business for $305 million
- [Virtual Records Unveil Lost History Of Ireland](https://www.familytree.com/blog/virtual-records-unveil-lost-history-of-ireland/) - Genealogical riches from every county in the island of Ireland feature among 175,000 new historical records which are now available online, the BBC reported. For the first time there are now 60,000 names on the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland, from the 1821 census which was destroyed in 1922. The Four Courts blaze destroyed the
- [Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancient-dna-shows-genetic-link-between-egypt-and-mesopotamia/) - Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. AP reported. Researchers sequenced whole genomes from the teeth of a remarkably well-preserved skeleton found in a sealed funeral pot in an Egyptian tomb site dating between 4,495 and 4,880 years
- [23andMe Adds Ancestry Details For China, Korea, and Mongolia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-ancestry-details-for-china-korea-and-mongolia/) - We’re excited to announce an update to our 23andMe Ancestry Service adding greater detail for people with East Asian ancestry. We previously introduced Genetic Groups in Japan, and now we’ve expanded our Genetic groups in this region to include groups in China, Korea, and Mongolia, 23andMe reported. More than 70% of our customers with a
- [Family Tree Merge Experience Is Improving](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-tree-merge-experience-is-improving/) - If you’ve spent much time working in the FamilySearch Family Tree, you’ve probably encountered duplicates — two profiles that represent the same person. Since the goal of the Family Tree is to have only one profile per person, Family Tree offers the ability to merge duplicates. But merging can be tricky. Sometimes, it’s hard to
- [Unfortunate Last Names - Where Do They Come From?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/unfortunate-last-names-where-do-they-come-from/) - Coming from a line of “Bergers” and “Bargers”, and growing up hearing every schoolyard insult variation on that name, I can empathize with life carrying on with an odd last name, David Ridd wrote. So if you ever stumbled upon an ancestor named “Smellie,” “Bottom,” or like my middle school band teacher “Weiner,” you’re not
- [Scientists Decipher The Genetic History Of 400 Medieval Skeletons](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-decipher-the-genetic-history-of-400-medieval-skeletons/) - Scientists have extracted genetic information from 400 medieval burials that date between the eighth and eighteenth centuries. Their work, which represents a large-scale analysis of DNA from medieval times, has helped clarify how populations in different regions have changed over hundreds of years, earth.com reported. A few surprising results emerged, including details of early migrations
- [Discover Epic Voyage With Millions Of New Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-epic-voyage-with-millions-of-new-records/) - Our record collection has grown by millions of new records this week, with a new collection of passenger lists, naturalizations, and more newspaper pages, FindMyPast reported. Britain and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists 1878-1960 Did your ancestors cross oceans in search of hope, freedom, or a fresh start? Perhaps they were among the thousands of Indian
- [US States Sue 23andMe To Protect Customer's Private Data](https://www.familytree.com/blog/us-states-sue-23andme-to-protect-customers-private-data/) - New York and more than two dozen other US states sued 23andMe to challenge the sale of its customers’ private information after the genetic testing company filed for bankruptcy in March, Reuters reported. Twenty seven states, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida, and the District of Columbia filed the lawsuit on Monday in 23andMe’s US bankruptcy
- [Private or Public, AI or Humans - Archives And Records Custodians Explore The Challenges](https://www.familytree.com/blog/private-or-public-ai-or-humans-archives-and-records-custodians-explore-the-challenges/) - Archivists from around the world gathered Wednesday, 5 March 2025, at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City, Utah, to share insights and techniques for gathering and maintaining historical records. This Archives and Records Custodians (ARC) Symposium was hosted by FamilySearch International on the day before the 2025 RootsTech Conference. The historical records that archivists
- [What Church Records Can Reveal About Your Ancestor's Lives](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-church-records-can-reveal-about-your-ancestors-lives/) - Once you start building your family tree, you quickly find out that the process requires you to be something of a detective. Along the way, you’re following clues, checking records and hoping for the next breakthrough. But what happens when you hit a dead end? This is where church records can be invaluable, MyHeritage Blog
- [What Does Juneteenth Celebrate? Meaning and origins, explained.](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-does-juneteenth-celebrate-meaning-and-origins-explained/) - This Thursday marks 160 years since the origin of Juneteenth, which commemorates the day the last group of enslaved people found out they had been freed, USA TODAY reported. Long a holiday in the Black community, and now federally recognized, the celebrations kick off each June 19, allowing people to gather, dance, reenact pivotal moments
- [New Historical Matches Highlight The Importance of Thinking Beyond XX or XY Binary When Studying The Past](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-historical-matches-highlight-the-importance-of-thinking-beyond-xx-or-xy-binary-when-studying-the-past/) - This month, we’re expanding our Historical Matches feature to include a 2024 study that reminds us that, throughout human history, biological sex has been more complex than a simple XX or XY binary, 23andMe reported. Variation in chromosome number in humans Most humans have a total of 46 (or 23 pairs) of chromosomes, but around
- [23andMe's Bankruptcy Sale A Concern For Irish Consumers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andmes-bankruptcy-sale-a-concern-for-irish-consumers/) - Irish consumers should be concerned about 23andMe entering bankruptcy, according to a data protection expert, even if they never used the genetic testing service. Yesterday, the US firm secured bankruptcy protection - and will now seek a sale under the supervision of a US court. Once value at $6 billion, the company struggled in the
- [What Is Admixture In Genetic Genealogy?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-is-admixture-in-genetic-genealogy/) - Admixture is when two people from genetically distinguishing groups have a child together, such as when an American and European have children. As these populations were previously isolated from each other, they become ‘admixed’ within the next generation, MyHeritage reported. Admixture analysis, also known as biogeographical ancestry analysis, is used to determine the geographical origins
- [California Advises Users of DNA Genealogy Website To Erase Their Data After Financial Report](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-advises-users-of-dna-genealogy-website-to-erase-their-data-after-financial-report/) - California Attorney General Rob Bonta is warning about a risk to their data from a company that reported it was in financial distress, Yahoo News reported. According to the Attorney General's office, 23andMe said in security filings that there is “substantial doubt” about the genetic testing-focused company’s future. Bonta advised California residents of their right
- [To Crack Cases, We Need More Funding For Genetic Genealogy](https://www.familytree.com/blog/to-crack-cases-we-need-more-funding-for-genetic-genealogy/) - Every year, thousands of murders in the United States remain unsolved. Today, there are over 300,000 cold cases on the books. But a revolutionary technology, forensic genetic genealogy, could change this grim reality, Post and Courier reported. Many people heard of this technique in 2018, when investigators used it to find Joseph DeAngelo, better known
- [FamilySearch Sponsors First-Ever BYU Marketing Case Competition](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-sponsors-first-ever-byu-marketing-case-competition/) - For years, FamilySearch has sought the most effective opportunities to inspire audiences from ages 18 to 30 to get involved in personal family discovery. However, successful targeting of this age demographic has often been difficult. “We’re at a point in our lives where we are really busy, and we don’t feel like we have a
- [Breaking The Celtic Curse](https://www.familytree.com/blog/breaking-the-celtic-curse/) - Can learning about your Irish ancestry also give you a chance to prevent serious health consequences? When it comes to the “Celtic Curse” the answer is yes. Thousands of years ago people from central Europe came to the British Isles. It’s thought that some of them carried slight changes in their genomes that may have
- [What DNA Tests Can Reveal About Ancestors And Heritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-dna-tests-can-reveal-about-ancestors-and-heritage/) - When you want to learn all you can about where you came from, it makes sense to take advantage of one or more of the DNA testing options out there. They can reveal a surprising amount about your family tree, distant ancestors, and heritage. With just a simple cheek swab or spit sample, you uncover
- [Congress Opens Investigation Into 23andMe After Bankruptcy Raises Data Privacy Concerns](https://www.familytree.com/blog/congress-opens-investigation-into-23andme-after-bankruptcy-raises-data-privacy-concerns/) - Congressional Republicans are opening an investigation into 23andMe after the genetic testing company filed bankruptcy earlier this year, raising questions about what would happen to millions of Americans’ DNA information uploaded to its database, DeseretNews reported. The House Oversight Committee announced an investigation on Tuesday citing concerns that the shuttering of the company could leave
- [Anonymous Community Member Repairs Vandalism Damage At Charleston Cemetery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/anonymous-community-member-repairs-vandalism-damage-at-charleston-cemetery/) - A string of vandalism that took place in November at Lord Cemetery in the town of Charleston left that community heartbroken. NewsCenter Maine reported. “It makes you so mad that somebody would come in and purposely break stones,” Karen McNaughton, the co-sexton for the town of Charleston, said. Three headstones were knocked over and four
- [How Investigative Genetic Genealogists Help Track Down Criminal Suspects](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-investigative-genetic-genealogists-help-track-down-criminal-suspects/) - Call them genetic detectives. They are sleuths who don’t carry a badge or gun. They partner with police and crime labs to examine evidence-based DNA, ABC5 reported. “We’re looking at genetic matches, building up the family trees and then building down to find the individual,” explains David Gurney, director of the Investigating Genetic Genealogy Center
- [How To Share Your Family History With Your Children](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-to-share-your-family-history-with-your-children/) - Everyone wants to know where they come from. Getting your kids involved in family genealogy is a great way to boost their self-esteem and teach them about their history. Interactive family trees, genealogy maps, family reunions, and conversations with other relatives are engaging ways to share your family history with your children. Sharing stories and
- [New Genetic Groups In Eastern Europe](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-genetic-groups-in-eastern-europe/) - We’re excited to announce an update to our 23andMe Ancestry Service adding greater detail for people with Eastern European ancestry. Recently, we introduced new Genetic Groups in Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia. These additions mark the first phase of a broader effort to expand ancestry insights for this region. The update
- [Upcoming Changes To FamilySearch Indexing](https://www.familytree.com/blog/upcoming-changes-to-familysearch-indexing/) - Over the past 15 years, many of the genealogical discoveries available with FamilySearch.org have been made possible thanks to the efforts of volunteers. Volunteers helped with earlier projects such as name extraction and microfiche, online projects such as manually typing indexes for digital images of records, and, more recently, reviewing automated indexes that were first
- [DNA Testing Site 23andMe Files For Bankruptcy Protection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-testing-site-23andme-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/) - Popular DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection, and announced that its co-founder an CEO, Anne Wojcicki, has resigned with immediate effect, BBC reported. The company will now attempt to sell itself under the supervision of a court. 23andMe said in a press release that it plans to continue operating throughout the sale
- [Weight And Metabolism Determined By Genetics Than Diet](https://www.familytree.com/blog/weight-and-metabolism-determined-by-genetics-than-diet/) - UVA doctor Susanna Keller, dietitian Sibylle Kranz and their colleagues studied four different strains of mice that were given a vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean or typical American diet. Kranz says it was a challenge creating each kind of mouse chow given their goals. “We set certain standards for nutrients that we wanted to achieve. No matter
- [DNA Detective: Indiana State Police Hire First Forensic Genealogist](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-detective-indiana-state-police-hire-first-forensic-genealogist/) - The use and success of forensic genealogy has exploded recently. Family trees and DNA are tracking down killers and identifying missing loved ones, often after decades. Now, Indiana State Police are one of the first police agencies the country to hire someone specifically with those skills. They posted a job for a forensic genealogist last
- [Should Genealogy Be Taught In Schools?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/should-genealogy-be-taught-in-schools/) - Have you ever considered the lifestyles of the individuals depicted in an antique photo? From where did they originate? What were their hopes and frustrations? Genealogy, which is the study of family history helps us connect to our heritage. It. teaches us the tales that framed our family history. It’s not dates and names; it’s
- [European Diaspora Genetic Groups Update](https://www.familytree.com/blog/european-diaspora-genetic-groups-update/) - An update to our 23andMe Ancestry Service adds new granularity for people with connections to Eastern European and Finnish settlers in the U.S. We’ve also added new Amish and Mennonite Genetic Groups across North American, and Genetic Groups connecting customer to Northwestern Europeans in South Africa. From the Wends of Texas to to European South
- [MyHeritage Recommends Uploading Your DNA Data](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-recommends-uploading-your-dna-data/) - Already taken a DNA test with another service? Now’s your time to get even more from your results — for free! For a limited time, you can upload your DNA data to MyHeritage and unlock advanced features for free, forever. We support DNA data from Ancestry, FamilyTreeDNA (FamilyFinder), and 23andMe. For each NEW DNA file
- [Expanding Your Indian Ancestral Knowledge With DNA](https://www.familytree.com/blog/expanding-your-indian-ancestral-knowledge-with-dna/) - Knowledge of one’s Indian (or other Asian) heritage is most often relegated to only the most recent generations, Simran K. Puri Noon, Professional Genealogist at Ancestry, reported. In genealogy circles, we know that it is often difficult to extend our Indian family lines further back in time. Colonization, migratory patterns, a vast number of local
- [RootsTech 2025 Starts Today!](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-2025-starts-today/) - RootsTech 2025 has finally begun, with both in-person at the Salt Palace Convention Center and online at RootsTech.org. This year, the world’s largest genealogy conference is available in 20 languages! Hundreds of classes are being offered that will help you discover your ancestors, preserve family memories, and create connections. Did You Know That RootsTech Online
- [Monument Honors About 450 Black People In Unmarked Graves](https://www.familytree.com/blog/monument-honors-about-450-black-people-in-unmarked-graves/) - On a recent gray day with a cold wind blowing, Ernest Rector looked over a mostly empty plot of land dotted with a few headstones at the Taylor City Cemetery. The 96-year-old pointed to the tombstone of his grandfather, who was freed after being a slave. But Rector can’t show where several of his other
- [MyHeritage Introduces MyStories](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-introduces-mystories/) - We’re excited to announce the launch of MyStories, a new global service that enables you to capture your personal stories in a beautiful printed book that your family can treasure forever! For 21 years, MyHeritage has inspired millions of people worldwide to discover more about who they are and where they belong. While family trees,
- [How Kentucky Is Identifying Crime Victims Through Their Family Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-kentucky-is-identifying-crime-victims-through-their-family-tree/) - In the winter of 1990, two rabbit hunters stumbled upon a gruesome sight in a wooded area just outside Owensboro, where they found a badly beaten and dismembered body under a pile of brush. Decades later, answers to what happened to him have not come easily for investigators. For some time, the man was thought
- [Smartwatches Might Predict Psychiatric Illnesses Tied To Genetics](https://www.familytree.com/blog/smartwatches-might-predict-psychiatric-illnesses-tied-to-genetics/) - Over the past couple of years, the medical science community has shifted its attention to wearables in a serious fashion, thanks to their mass uptake. Those efforts have yielded some remarkable results in the efficacy and potential of these wearable devices, Digital Trends reported. The latest such scientific revelation comes from the experts at the
- [Black History Month - Ancestry Initiatives To Honor Black Heritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/black-history-month-ancestry-initiatives-to-honor-black-heritage/) - Ancestry is proud to support and celebrate the rich history and contributions of African Americans. We are committed to providing resources and tools that empower individuals to explore their family histories and uncover the stories of their ancestors. Tips & Tricks For Black Family History Research We are excited to share insights from Nick Sewell-Smith,
- [Celebrating Black History Month With Ancestry, Health, and Research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/celebrating-black-history-month-with-ancestry-health-and-research/) - As we kick off this Black History Month, it’s a powerful time to reflect on how science and technology deepen our understanding of ancestry, improve health outcomes, and empower communities. Over the years, 23andMe has made an effort to ensure our product and research are relevant to those of African descent and we continue to
- [Introducing Ethnicity Estimate v2.5 - The Long Awaited Improved DNA Ethnicity Model](https://www.familytree.com/blog/introducing-ethnicity-estimate-v2-5-the-long-awaited-improved-dna-ethnicity-model/) - We are excited to announce the long-awaited and highly anticipated release of our new DNA ethnicity model: Ethnicity Estimate v2.5. The new model provides higher-resolution results compared to the previous model, v.095, and nearly doubles the number of ethnicities identified by MyHeritage, from 42 to 79. First, an honest confession: We know that many of
- [Genetic Risk For Mental Health Issues Linked To Higher Divorce Rates](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetic-risk-for-mental-health-issues-linked-to-higher-divorce-rates/) - People who get divorces tend to have higher genetic predispositions for psychiatric disorders, even if hey never develop these conditions themselves, according to a Rutgers Health analysis of millions of marital histories in Sweden. Researchers involved in the study published in Clinical Psychological Science found divorced individuals had a higher genetic risk than people in
- [New Global Study Uncovers Hundreds Of Genetic Risk Factors for Depression](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-global-study-uncovers-hundreds-of-genetic-risk-factors-for-depression/) - An international team of researchers identified over 300 new genetic risk factors associated with depression, offering fresh insights into the condition and paving the way for innovative treatments, The Jerusalem Post reported. The study, most recently published in the journal Cell, analyzed genetic data from more than 5 million people across 29 countries, making it
- [23andMe Has Been Quietly Exploring A Possible Sale of its Telehealth Lemonaid](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-has-been-quietly-exploring-a-possible-sale-of-its-telehealth-lemonaid/) - The struggling genetic-testing company 23andMe has been quietly exploring a possible sale of its Telehealth offering, Business Insider has learned. 23andMe has been testing the waters for a buyer for Lemonaid Health, the virtual-care business it brought in 2021 for $400 million cash and stock, people with knowledge of the efforts told Business Insider. It
- [MyHeritage Releases Exclusive Israel Marriages And Divorces Record Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-releases-exclusive-israel-marriages-and-divorces-record-collection/) - We are excited to announce the launch of the Israel, Marriages and Divorces collection, one of the most valuable historical record collections for genealogical research in Israel. This collection is exclusive to MyHeritage and provides unparalleled access to vital records from 1919 onward. If you have family roots in Israel, this collection will quickly connect
- [Ancient Britain's Iron Age Women Held the Keys To Power](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancient-britains-iron-age-women-held-the-keys-to-power/) - A groundbreaking study reveals evidence that, in Iron Age Britain, land inheritance followed the female line, with husbands relocating to live within their wives' communities. This marks the first documents instance of such a system in European prehistory, SciTechDaily reported. An international team of geneticists, led by researchers from Trinity College Dublin, collaborated with archaeologists
- [Commitment To Holocaust Remembrance](https://www.familytree.com/blog/commitment-to-holocaust-remembrance/) - As we approach the International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, we not only honor the millions who suffered under Nazi persecution but also mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. At Ancestry, we are dedicated to preserving the history of the Holocaust and ensuring that the stories of the victims and survivors
- [Come See The Major Events Of RootsTech 2025!](https://www.familytree.com/blog/come-see-the-major-events-of-rootstech-2025/) - RootsTech, the annual global family history resource, will be held March 6-8, online and in person at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. At the conference, you’ll find classes on a variety of family history-related topics, famous speakers with inspiring addresses, and workshops and forums to help you learn skills
- [Scientists Discover Shared Genetic Foundations Between Musical Rhythm And Human Language](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-discover-shared-genetic-foundations-between-musical-rhythm-and-human-language/) - In a study published Nov 21 in the journal Nature Human Behavior, researchers have discovered significant genetic connections between human language abilities and musical rhythm skills, providing new insights into the biological underpinnings of these fundamental human traits. The study bought together by leading experts in the areas of musicality genetics and language genetics from
- [Ideas to Stimulate Writing Your Life Story](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ideas-to-stimulate-writing-your-life-story/) - Make sure you do your life stories, now. Here are some ideas.
- [Don't Miss Ndaba Mandela's Virtual Keynote Message At RootsTech 2025](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dont-miss-ndaba-mandelas-virtual-keynote-message-at-rootstech-2025/) - RootsTech, the world's largest family discovery event and genealogy conference, is excited to announce hat Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the legendary Nelson Mandela, will deliver a virtual keynote message that anyone in the world can watch for free. Ndaba’s life experiences highlight his family history’s powerful role in shaping a person’s sense of self and
- [Prenatal Genetic Test Accidentally Spots 'Hidden' Cancer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/prenatal-genetic-test-accidentally-spots-hidden-cancer/) - Expecting mothers typically opt for prenatal genetic testing during their first and third trimesters. Preformed with a sample of the mother’s blood, this test looks for a fetal aneuploidy, an abnormal number of chromosomes. Though the test is already valuable for its ability to predict nonviable pregnancies and developmental disorders, its accidentally become useful for
- [Amid 23andMe's Turbulence, Can You Really Delete Your Genetic Data?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/amid-23andmes-turbulence-can-you-really-delete-your-genetic-data/) - The last few months have been bumpy for 23andMe, with the company settling a lawsuit related to a data beach and announcing a round of layoffs, and many past customers are wondering, Can I delete the genetic data the company has from me? Though it might not be that easy, there are some things you
- [Racial Diversity Lacking In Epilepsy Genetics Studies](https://www.familytree.com/blog/racial-diversity-lacking-in-epilepsy-genetics-studies/) - Low racial diversity has limited genome-wide studies (GWAS) in epilepsy, researchers found, with implications for prognostication and management decisions, MedPageToday published. Across all published GWAS on epilepsy, 71.5% of tested individuals were of European ancestry, 14.3% East Asian, 0.5% African, and 13.7% without reported ancestry. None of the participants were of South Asian, Native American,
- [Are You Genetically Connected To Early Colonial Americans?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/are-you-genetically-connected-to-early-colonial-americans/) - An update to our 23andMe Ancestry Service adds new granularity for people with British and Irish ancestry in the United States, allowing them to see if they are genetically related to some of the earliest colonial settlements in the U.S., including Plymouth Colony and the settlers who arrived on the Mayflower. This update includes hundreds
- [Major Breakthrough: 3.4 Billion Records Extracted From Historical Newspapers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/major-breakthrough-3-4-billion-records-extracted-from-historical-newspapers/) - We’re happy to announce the publication of our four huge new collections of names and stories on MyHeritage, extracted from newspaper pages on OldNews.com. The collections contain 658 million records from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi; 998 million records from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska; 1 billion records from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
- [DNA Helps Identify Skull Found In Wall As Indiana Teen Who Died In 1866](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-helps-identify-skull-found-in-wall-as-indiana-teen-who-died-in-1866/) - A skull found in the wall of an Illinois home is that of a teenage girl who died from childbirth complications in 1866, officials announced in a news conference following a public fundraiser to identify the remains. The girl, Esther Granger, was from Merrillville, Indiana, and died at the age of 17 when Andrew Johnson
- [Scottish Landowner Loses Bid To Keep Ancient 7th Century Graveyard for Family](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scottish-landowner-loses-bid-to-keep-ancient-7th-century-graveyard-for-family/) - A landowner has lost his bid to use part of an ancient graveyard linked to early Christianity in Scotland for private family burials Cladh a’Bhile, by Loch Caolisport in Argyll and Bute, holds a large collection of 29 carved stones from the 7th and 8th century and sits on a hillside surrounded by mature trees.
- [One Gene Provides Diagnosis for 30 Patients Whose Condition Was Unexplained](https://www.familytree.com/blog/one-gene-provides-diagnosis-for-30-patients-whose-condition-was-unexplained/) - An international team of researchers has provided a genetic diagnosis for 30 individuals whose condition was undiagnosed for years despite extensive clinical or genetic testing. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, National University of Singapore and collaborating institutions worldwide, was published in Genetics of Medicine. “The story of our findings began
- [Take A Peek Inside 23andMe's Upgrades To The Medicine Cabinet](https://www.familytree.com/blog/take-a-peek-inside-23andmes-upgrades-to-the-medicine-cabinet/) - Common medications for conditions like anxiety, depression, or high cholesterol or even to limit the growth of some cancers, may not work as well for some of us because of our genetics. Yet few of us know before we are prescribed an SSRI for depression, say, or a high cholesterol, that we have a genetic
- [FamilySearch Is Moving From Weekly To Monthly Historical Record Updates](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-is-moving-from-weekly-to-monthly-historical-record-updates/) - FamilySearch is always expanding its archive of free, digitized historical records so people can have more opportunities to discover their ancestors. In the past, we have endeavored to post a weekly update on the blog detailing new records that are available. Compiling these reports takes a significant amount of time, and to deliver the most
- [Ancestry Announces New Korean War Era Draft Cards](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-announces-new-korean-war-era-draft-cards/) - Ancestry announced the first release of a broader collection of US Korean War Era draft cards from 1948-1949. This collection marks the first launch under Ancestry’s commitment to digitize, index, and publish tens of millions of National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records over the next five years. Digitized and indexed online for the first
- [Are You Descended From Vikings?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/are-you-descended-from-vikings/) - Ever wondered if you’ve got Viking blood coursing through your veins? If your last name is on this list, you just might be, MyHeritage reported. The fearless warriors who stormed across the British Isles didn’t just leave behind takes of conquest — they left their mark on the very names carried today in Great Britain.
- [Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Gets High Marks](https://www.familytree.com/blog/central-texas-state-veterans-cemetery-gets-high-marks/) - The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, along with three other cemeteries in Texas, were given over 99% ratings in a national VA satisfaction survey. FOX 44 reported. Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, announced that 99.11% of all respondents questioned through the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) 2024 National
- [California Apologized For Slavery As Part Of A Reparations Push](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-apologized-for-slavery-as-part-of-a-reparations-push/) - California’s governor signed a slate of bills today aimed at beginning the process of reparations for Black descendants of enslaved people, including a measure that requires the state to apologize for perpetuating slaver, Cal Matters reported. The headliner bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom requires officials to sign and display a plaque in the state Capitol
- [U.S. Scientists Win Nobel Prize In Medicine For Discovery Of mRNA](https://www.familytree.com/blog/u-s-scientists-win-nobel-prize-in-medicine-for-discovery-of-mrna/) - A pair of American scientists have won the 2024 Nobel Prize in medicine for their discovery of microRNA, tiny genetic molecules that play a crucial role in how genes shape the body HealthDay reported. The research of Victor Ambros andGary Ruvkun “revealed a new dimension to gene regulation, essential for all complex life forms,” including
- [23andMe Trouble Sparks Calls For Users To Delete Their DNA Data](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-trouble-sparks-calls-for-users-to-delete-their-dna-data/) - If you ever used 23andMe, you might want t consider deleting your data while you still can. The company’s financial troubles are prompting concerns about what could happen to customers’ DNA data if the firm goes under or is acquired by someone else, PCMAG reported. On Friday, Meredith Whittaker, president of encrypted messaging app Signal,
- [Graveyard Vs. Cemetery - What's the Difference?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/graveyard-vs-cemetery-whats-the-difference/) - Eventually, we’re all going to end up in a graveyard. Or is that a cemetery? What’s the difference, anyway? Mental Floss reported. These days, the answer is “not much.” Both are places where were bury the dearly departed, and the words are often used interchangably. But that hasn’t always been the case — in fact,
- [The MyHeritage Inbox Gets A Fresh New Look](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-myheritage-inbox-gets-a-fresh-new-look/) - MyHeritage’s platform for genealogy and DNA is collaborative, and one of its main advantages is that it allows you to connect with other MyHeritage users around the world. Whether it’s through a Smart Match, or DNA Match that you reviewed on MyHeritage, getting in touch with another users on the other side of the match
- [Are You Relate To Ötzi the Iceman?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/are-you-relate-to-otzi-the-iceman/) - Hikers found his body 30 years ago lodged in the ice, still clad in his leather pants, with a flint blade tucked unto a wicker sheath, his copper ax, arrows, and bow strewn about him. Adoring his skill were 61 tattoos, and lodged into his shoulder was the arrowhead that ultimately killed him, 23andMe reported.
- [Grant Will Bring Opportunities In Genetics and Biotech](https://www.familytree.com/blog/grant-will-bring-opportunities-in-genetics-and-biotech/) - A Huntsville research center’s share of a National Science Foundation grant will bring chances for high-tech hands-on learning to middle and high school students. HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s share of over $30 million in NSF funding will help cover three years of STEM education open to north Alabama high schoolers and middle schoolers at eight
- [MyHeritage Acquires MesAieux.com](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-acquires-mesaieux-com/) - We are delighted to announce that MyHeritage has acquired MesAieux.com, a popular family history service specializing in French Canadian genealogy. This is an exciting time for French-speaking genealogists, and a major milestone for Canadian genealogy. This marks the 13th acquisition by MyHeritage. In August 2021, MyHeritage acquired Filae, the leading genealogy service in France. With
- [Save The Date - RootsTech Early Bird Registration Opens September 25!](https://www.familytree.com/blog/save-the-date-rootstech-early-bird-registration-opens-september-25/) - RootsTech 2025, the largest family history conference of the year, will be here before you know it. In fact, early bird registration opens on September 25, 2024, just a few weeks from now. Set a reminder because you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Registration will open at the same time for both in-person and
- [What To Know About Cleaning Grave Markers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-to-know-about-cleaning-grave-markers/) - Soiling and staining of cemetery gravestones, monuments, markers and statuary can result from soil splashing, pollution, rusting bolts or other metal features, bird deposits, and berries or sap dropping onto the stone. Biological growth, such as algae, lichen, or moss, can cover the surface, cause the stone to decay, and make reading the stone difficult,
- [Building Family Bonds By Celebrating Grandparents Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/building-family-bonds-by-celebrating-grandparents-day/) - The relationship between grandparents and grandchildren is special. As humans, we tend to seek friendships with people who are a similar age to us. The exception to this trend is with grandparents. In spite of the age gap, relationships with grandparents can be some of the most meaningful familial relationships, FamilySearch reported. The elderly people
- [Introducing Genetic Genealogy For Teachers](https://www.familytree.com/learn/introducing-genetic-genealogy-for-teachers/) - AncestryClassroom, a free resource for teachers, is launching its first genetics lesson. Biology teachers who love a little real-world, cross-curricular, moment - rejoice! (Forensic sciences teachers, you too!). This lesson, made in collaboration with educators, allows students to explore the connection between genetics and genealogy. Students will investigate the same question as we ask ourselves
- [Japan Genetic Groups Update - 23andMe](https://www.familytree.com/heritage/japan-genetic-groups-update-23andme/) - As part of continuing improvements to 23andMe’s Ancestry Service, we recently added 12 Genetic Groups for customers with roots in Japan. Japan Update This update includes new genetic groups in Japan. Japan is an archipelago composed of more than 6,852 islands. Multiple waves of migration from the Asian mainland, starting as early as 35,000 years
- [Bay Residents Discover Family Connected To 90-Year-Old Quilt](https://www.familytree.com/blog/bay-residents-discover-family-connected-to-90-year-old-quilt/) - Last month, Bay St. Louis residents Mary Serfeils and Tara Godbold rehomed a nearly 90-year-old quilt with family, The East Coast Echo reported. Serfelis found the quilt at a yard sale in Long Beach in 2021. “It was not there with a nice, neat stack of beautiful quilts,” she said. “It was mixed in with
- [San Diegans Push For Reparations For Black Californians](https://www.familytree.com/blog/san-deigns-push-for-reparations-for-black-californians/) - In January, Black lawmakers in Sacramento released the nation’s first statewide reparations package, a slew of bills intended to compensate the descendants of enslaved Black people, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. Though nascent, the policies — each now progressing through the Legislature at different stages — heralds California’s multi-year plan to make amends for its past
- [Mount Vernon Cemetery Is For Sale On Zillow](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mount-vernon-cemetery-is-for-sale-on-zillow/) - A recent $1 million listing for Mount Vernon Cemetery on Zillow quickly went viral. But the post, like the cemetery itself, contains a few plot holes, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. While the aerial photos show the North Philly cemetery’s 26 acres are completely reclaimed by nature (volunteers call the overgrowth “the green inferno”), the listing makes
- [Scientists Find A Likely Cause of Many Unexplained Cases of Intellectual Disability](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-find-a-likely-cause-of-many-unexplained-cases-of-intellectual-disability/) - A newly identified neurodevelopment disorder may explain tens of thousands of intellectual disability whose cause was previously unknown, according to a new study, NBC News reported. The research, published Friday in the journal Nature Medicine, investigates the effects of mutations in the gene RNU4-2, which is found in all animals, plants, and fungi. The gene
- [New Collaboration With FamilyTreeDNA](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-collaboration-with-familytreedna/) - FamilyTreeDNA has been a valued partner and friend of MyHeritage for well over a decade. Notably, since the launch of MyHeritage DNA in 2016, FamilyTreeDNA’s in-house lab, Gene by Gene, based in Houston Texas, has provided MyHeritage with our DNA processing services. We are happy to announce the launch of a new collaboration between the
- [Germanic Europe Genetic Groups](https://www.familytree.com/blog/germanic-europe-genetic-groups/) - Simply saying one has German ancestry doesn’t capture how diverse the cultural, linguistic, and historical differences are within the country of more than 80 million people, 23andMe wrote. Germany has over 16 administrative districts and at least a dozen distinct dialects. Someone from the North along the Baltic Sea who speaks what is called Plattdeutsch might
- [Celebrating Friendship Day with Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/celebrating-friendship-day-with-ancestry/) - Good times and great friends make the best memories. Friends and family can be with you through life’s ups and downs - to celebrate with you, console you, and to share in adventures as well as everyday life. Friendships can even include the close relationships you’ve built with relatives like brothers, sisters, cousins, and other
- [McDonald's Would Disturb Burials Underneath Former St. James' Church Graveyard](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mcdonalds-would-disturb-burials-underneath-former-st-james-church-graveyard/) - A New McDonald’s restaurant would spill onto a former graves where some burials are still in place underground, experts have warned, Kent Online reported. The development land in Dover is next to church ruins and has already proved controversial with the fast food chain even calling on the community to support its proposals. But heritage
- [Inherited Risk May Play A Larger Role In Melanoma Than Previously Believed](https://www.familytree.com/blog/inherited-risk-may-play-a-larger-role-in-melanoma-than-previously-believed/) - When it comes to skin cancer, most people think of warnings about sunburn and tanning beds. Thoughts of inherited risks are reserved for diseases like breast cancer or colon cancer, Cleveland Clinic reported. Physicians rarely order genetic screens to assess risk factors for patients with a family history of melanoma because, according to previous, limited
- [Can You Upload DNA Data To 23andMe?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/can-you-upload-dna-data-to-23andme/) - With all of 23andMe’s services, you’re in charge of your genetic data. That means we let you decide what information you want to learn and what information you want to share. However, you need to be informed about the risks of sharing your genetic data with other services. This includes understanding the implications if you
- [MyHeritage Adds 200 Million Historical Records in June 2024](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-200-million-historical-records-in-june-2024/) - In June 2024, we published 200 million historical records from 13 collections. The newly added records are from the United States, Canada, Australia, and Norway. They include birth records, marriage and divorce records, death and burial records, census records, obituary records, parish baptisms and marriages, prisoner albums, alien immigration case files, and more. Some of
- [California Budgets Up To $12 Million For Reparation Bills](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-budgets-up-to-12-million-for-reparation-bills/) - California plans to spend up to $12 million on reparations legislation under a budget signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, marking a milestone in the state’s efforts to atone for a legacy of racism and discrimination against Black Californians, AP reported. The reparations funding in the $297.9 billion budget Newsom signed over the weekend does
- [Introducing Biological Age Feature For 23andMe+ Total Health Members](https://www.familytree.com/blog/introducing-biological-age-feature-for-23andme-total-health-members/) - Your age is just a number. It doesn’t tell you much about how old or young you feel or the health of your body. Maybe there’s a better way, one that offers a path to better health while encouraging you to stay young at heart, 23andMe wrote. 23andMe launched a new Biological Age feature as
- [100+ Million New Images Now Available In Quick Name Review](https://www.familytree.com/blog/100-million-new-images-now-available-in-quick-name-review/) - Do you like volunteering on FamilySearch.org? FamilySearch Get Involved has added more opportunities for you to help discover their ancestors — more than 100 million, in fact. That’s the number of new English record images available in Quick Name Review on Get Involved. What’s even more exciting is that these images are of 19th-century land
- [Indianapolis First Cemetery Raises Concerns About Fate of Unmarked Black Graves](https://www.familytree.com/blog/indianapolis-first-cemetery-raises-concerns-about-fate-of-unmarked-black-graves/) - Jeremy Wilson is surrounded by bones — and looking for clues. Wilson is a bio archeologist and, to him, the relics are puzzle pieces that help tell stories of long-forgotten lives, the Indianapolis Star reported (via Microsoft Start). The size of a joint points to gender. Fused growth plates show a person who’s reached adulthood.
- [Do You Know About The Earliest Inhabitants Of the Caribbean?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/do-you-know-about-the-earliest-inhabitants-of-the-caribbean/) - June is Caribbean American Heritage Month. In celebration, 23andMe is adding 20 new historical individuals from the ancient Caribbean to Historical Matches, our new 23andMe+ Premium membership feature that may genetically connect you to one or more of hundreds of historical people across the globe. The first evidence of human occupation of the Caribbean dates
- [California Reparations Bills One Step Closer To Passage After Assembly Judiciary Vote](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-reparations-bills-one-step-closer-to-passage-after-assembly-judiciary-vote/) - California state Senator Steven Bradford has announced that three reparations bills he authored had passed out of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. (Via Microsoft Start) Senate Bill 1403 would create the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency, tasked with helping administer reparations. The government agency would have its own Genealogy Office and Office of Legal Affairs to
- [Inherited Genetic Factors May Predict The Pattern Of X Chromosome Loss in Older Women](https://www.familytree.com/blog/inherited-genetic-factors-may-predict-the-pattern-of-x-chromosome-loss-in-older-women/) - A genomic analysis co-led by NIH suggests that the DNA a woman is born with may influence how her cells respond to chromosomal abnormalities acquired with aging. Researchers have identified inherited genetic variants that may predict the loss of one copy of a woman’s two X chromosomes as she ages, a phenomenon known as mosaic
- [What is Juneteenth? The History Behind the Holiday](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-is-juneteenth-the-history-behind-the-holiday/) - Juneteenth is an important historical milestone celebrating the actual abolition of slavery within the United States. Discover the history and meaning behind the holiday that makes when freedom was finally within reach for enslaved individuals at the end of the Civil War and is cherished by so many today, Glen Greener wrote for FamilySearch. When
- [MyHeritage Adds 123 Million Historical Records In April and May 2024](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-123-million-historical-records-in-april-and-may-2024/) - In April and May 2024, we published 123 million historical records from 18 collections. The newly added records are from the United States, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Italy, Luxembourg, and England, and include birth records, marriage and divorce records, death and burial records, census records, voter
- [Fragments of Freedom In The Fine Print](https://www.familytree.com/blog/fragments-of-freedom-in-the-fine-print/) - Ancestry announced the publication and free availability of a new collection of newspaper articles containing details on more than 183,000 formerly enslaved people. The new collection will help descendants of previously enslaved people in the U.S. discover more about their families.They also serve as an important resource for understanding the forced movement of enslaved people
- [Genetic Studies Have A Diversity Problem That Researchers Struggle To Fix](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetic-studies-have-a-diversity-problem-that-researchers-struggle-to-fix/) - When he recently walked into the dental clinic at the Medical University of South Carolina donning a bright-blue pullover with “In Our DNA SC” embroidered prominently on the front, Lee Moultrie said, two Black women stopped him to ask questions, KFF Health News reported. “It’s a walking billboard,” said Moultrie, a healthcare advocate who serves
- [Washington Cemetery Has Been Lost To Time More Than Once](https://www.familytree.com/blog/washington-cemetery-has-been-lost-to-time-more-than-once/) - A tear trickled down from Sevilla Davis-Murphy’s right eye and streamed down her cheek, washing away a bit of the dust and dirt that was on her tired face, Troy Moon, Pensacola News Journal, reported. (Via Yahoo! News). Davis-Murphy was one of about 100 people at Good Hope A.M.E. Church Cemetery Saturday morning, cutting, clearing
- [People With Two Copies Of A Risk Gene Have Genetic Form of Alzheimer's, Scientists Say](https://www.familytree.com/blog/people-with-two-copies-of-a-risk-gene-have-genetic-form-of-alzheimers-scientists-say/) - People who carry two copies of the APOE4 gene are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer’s and face symptoms at an earlier age, researchers reported on Monday in a study that could redefine such carriers as having a new genetic form of the mind-wasting disease, Reuters reported (via Microsoft Start). The reclassification could change Alzheimer’s research,
- [MyHeritage Releases New York City Birth, Marriage, and Death Record Collections](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-releases-new-york-city-birth-marriage-and-death-record-collections/) - We are thrilled to announce the publication of three new and important historical records collections: New York City birth, marriage, and death records. These robust collections are some of the most important vital records in the U.S. available online today, and MyHeritage is the only genealogy company that hosts the index for these records with
- [Indiana State Archives Initiative](https://www.familytree.com/blog/indiana-state-archives-initiative/) - No-cost digitizing records of Indiana’s counties In a statewide project, counties in Indiana are engaged in an initiative to digitize important archived records that have been stored for decades in offices, basements, and various other types of storage units. The records of these counties are being preserved - at no cost to the state -
- [California Reparations Bills Clear First State Senate Hearings](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-reparations-bills-clear-first-state-senate-hearings/) - Reparations bills to fund reparations policy and tackle past racially motivated eminent domain that took property from and displace Black Californians sailed through their first hearings this week at the state Capitol, The Sacramento Bee reported (via Microsoft Start). The bills are part of the historic 2024 Reparations Priority Bill Package introduced in February by
- [The Civilian Conservation Corps & Depression-Era Employment](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-civilian-conservation-corps-depression-era-employment/) - Franklin D. Roosevelt, elected president during the height of the Great Depression, faced a nation devastated by the economic shock of the stock market crash of 1929. For many American families, savings were wiped out, homes were lost, and around a quarter of Americans were left unemployed, The Ancestry Team reported. Roosevelt’s New Deal Program,
- [Can Genetic Genealogy Restore Family Narratives Disrupted By The Transatlantic Slave Trade?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/can-genetic-genealogy-restore-family-narratives-disrupted-by-the-transatlantic-slave-trade/) - Some political figures seek to remove references to slavery from the study of American history, adding to the vast knowledge gaps that stem from the transatlantic slave trade. To better understand these histories, scholars and individuals are turning to genetic genealogy to discover and retrace descendant-family lineages, phys.org reported (via Microsoft Start). In a paper published
- [What A Genetic Match Really Means](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-a-genetic-match-really-means/) - In 2022, we reported the DNA sequences of 33 medieval people buried in a Jewish cemetery in Germany, The Conversation wrote (via Microsoft Start). Not long after we made the data publicly available, people started comparing their own DNA with that of the 14th-century German Jews, finding many “matches.” These medieval individuals had DNA fragments
- [Need 10,000 Daily Steps To Prevent Obesity? It May Depend On Genetics](https://www.familytree.com/blog/need-10000-daily-steps-to-prevent-obesity-it-may-depend-on-genetics/) - The daily step count needed to reduce the risk of obesity may be largely dependent on genetics, a retrospective cohort study indicates, according to MedPage Today. Among U.S. adults without obesity in the All of Us Research Program, incidence of obesity over a median follow-up of 5.4 years was 13% for those in the lowest
- [More Than 200 Veterans' Graves Restored At Historic Fairview Cemetery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/more-than-200-veterans-graves-restored-at-historic-fairview-cemetery/) - As the sun shined brightly in the Tuesday morning sky, four members of the American Legion Post 13 rifle detail stood at attention. In front of them stood roughly 205 graves, each of them marking a New Mexican veteran, Albuquerque Journal reported. Each grave featured a pearl white tombstone shooting out of the red rocks
- [Tracing British Roots With DNA and Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tracing-british-roots-with-dna-and-records/) - Britain, particularly England and Wales, has a rich legacy of historical documents where we can find traces of our ancestors’ lives, Christina Copland, PHD, Professional Genealogist at Ancestry, wrote. Nonetheless, building your British family tree doesn’t come without challenges. The past 300 years have been a time if increasing migration within Britain. Sometimes, a move
- [23andMe's Historical Matches](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andmes-historical-matches/) - Are you distantly related to the legendary, like the great musical genius Ludwig Van Beethoven? Perhaps you are genetically related to a high-status Viking woman form the 9th century who was buried in an ornate coffin with ornaments made of copper and a comb made form antlers? Maybe you’re linked to an African female Hunter-Gatherer
- [MyHeritage Adds 707 Million Historical Records in March 2024](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-707-million-historical-records-in-march-2024/) - In March of 2024, MyHeritage published 707 million historical records in 17 historical record collections from the United States, Australia, Denmark, England, France, Northern Ireland, and Wales. The records include birth and baptism records, marriage and divorce records, death and burial records, census records, immigration and emigration records, passenger lists, and telephone directories. Some of
- [23andMe Launches New Genetic Reports On Common Forms of Cancer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-launches-new-genetic-reports-on-common-forms-of-cancer/) - Business Insider reported on March 6, 2024 - 23andMe Holding Co., a leading human genetics and biopharmaceutical company, released three new genetic reports for 23andMe+ members on breast, colorectal and prostate cancer. The reports are based on statistical models known as polygenetic risk scores (PRS), developed by 23andMe through its proprietary research database. These PRS
- [California Assembly Passes Reparations Resolution](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-assembly-passes-reparations-resolution/) - The process the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) promised to initiate to pass a package of reparations bills began Feb. 26, on the Assembly floor at the State Capitol with the passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 135, Antonio Ray Harvey reported for the Sacramento Observer. Authored by Assemblymember Akilah Weber (D-La. Mesa), ACR 135
- [New Free Historical Records On FamilySearch](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-free-historical-records-on-familysearch/) - FamilySearch has expanded its free online archives on 22 January 2024 with over 21 million new indexed family history records from all over the world, including 16 million from Russia, and 2.7 million from the Czech Republic. Other significant record expansions occurred in collections for Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Gibraltar, Ireland, Mexico, Peru,
- [5 Reasons Why We Need To Talk About Genetics](https://www.familytree.com/blog/5-reasons-why-we-need-to-talk-about-genetics/) - Psychology Today posted interesting information about why we need to talk about genetics. One: DNA is everywhere Today, the number of customers of genetic testing services likely exceeds 60 million people. Genomic data features in all areas of life: They inform clinical diagnoses and disease treatment just as mochas they help ensure the compatibility of reality
- [MyHeritage Adds 168 Million Historical Records in February 2024](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-168-million-historical-records-in-february-2024/) - In February 2024, we published 168 million historical records from 18 historical record collections from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Czechia, Germany, Peru, and Wales. The records include newspapers, passenger lists, marriage licenses, civil registration of births, electoral registers, and telephone directories. Some of the collections also include images. Search them to
- [Studying Colorectal Cancer Within The Black Community](https://www.familytree.com/blog/studying-colorectal-cancer-within-the-black-community/) - In time for Colon Cancer Awareness Month, 23andMe launched its Genetic Insights into Colorectal Cancer in the Black Community study this week that we hope will help improve the performance of genetic report models that could help alert those with a higher likelihood of developing colorectal cancer. Awareness March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Did
- [Celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month](https://www.familytree.com/blog/celebrating-national-arab-american-heritage-month/) - Arab Americans are responsible for advances in diplomacy, science, technology, civil rights, social justice, art, and culture. The U.S. Department of State estimates that Arab Americans account for around 3 million members of the country’s population. While Arab American Foundation started an initiative to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month in 2017, the official recognition of
- [Volunteers Reclaim Historic Cemetery In Roanoke](https://www.familytree.com/blog/volunteers-reclaim-historic-cemetery-in-roanoke/) - More than 30,000 cars pass Old Lick Cemetery every day, but for decades the wooded hillside near Interstate 581 has been a mystery to many in western Virginia, Roanoke-Lynchburg reported (via Microsoft Start). Darnell Wood grew up nearby. “And I had walked by this cemetery many times in my youth coming from Lincoln Terrace area
- [Black California Lawmakers Introducing Package of Reparation Bills](https://www.familytree.com/blog/black-california-lawmakers-introducing-package-of-reparation-bills/) - Members of California’s Legislative Black Caucus on Wednesday will deliver a package of 14 reparations bills they are introducing to right historic wrongs carried out against the Black community, Reuters reported. The Bills are meant to be the first step in a multi-year effort. Among several issues, they would compensate people whose property was taken
- [The Story Behind Women's History Month](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-story-behind-womens-history-month/) - Since the 1980s, March has been dedicated to Women’s History Month to celebrate the contributions women have made to society throughout history, Ancestry reported. Everyone has remarkable women in their families worthy of acknowledgement and celebration, and Ancestry can assist with documenting and discovering the impressive, empowering stories hiding in your family tree. Women’s History
- [FamilySearch: Host And Sponsor of RootsTech 2024](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-host-and-sponsor-of-rootstech-2024/) - For the past 13 years, FamilySearch has been both the host of the RootsTech conference and one of it’s platinum sponsors. As the world’s largest genealogy conference — which now include a free online experience — RootsTech is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in discovering more about their family’s history and preserving precious memories.
- [MyHeritage Updated Their Theory Of Family Relativity](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-their-theory-of-family-relativity-2/) - MyHeritage wrote: We have great news! We’ve just refreshed the data for our Theory of Family Relativity, adding millions of new theories that can help explain your relationship to your DNA Matches. Theory of Family Relativity is a powerful feature for genetic genealogy that helps to streamline your research by explaining how you and your
- [The Mysteries Of Leap Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-mysteries-of-leap-day/) - Unlike Christmas or the Fourth of July holiday in America, a leap day is not an event that gets a ton of airplay, Ancestry wrote. Once every four years, the Gregorian calendar has an extra day, stretching the year from 365 days to 366. You probably won’t see a February 29 leap day display at
- [The Genetics Of Loneliness And Its Impact On Health](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-genetics-of-loneliness-and-its-impact-on-health/) - 23andMe Editor’s Note: We first published this post on the heels of our collaboration with the University of California San Diego researchers. It offers some stark reminders that loneliness has a cost not just on our mental health but our physical health as well. A new report by the Centers for Disease Control reminded us
- [Samhain Is Celebrated Starting October 31](https://www.familytree.com/blog/samhain-is-celebrated-starting-october-31/) - Samhain (a Gaelic word pronounced “sow-win”) is a pagan religious festival originating from an ancient Celtic spiritual tradition. It us usually celebrated from October 31 to November 1 to welcome in the harvest and usher in “the dark half of the year.” according to History.com. Celebrants believe that the barriers between the physical world and
- [Scientists May Have Found A New Trigger For Parkinson's Disease](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-may-have-found-a-new-trigger-for-parkinsons-disease/) - A team of scientists appears to have unearthed a previously unknown genetic trigger for Parkinson’s disease - one much more commonly seen in people with recent African ancestry, Gizmodo reported. They found that those who were born with one or two copies of this associated variant were noticeably more likely to develop Parkinson’s. The results
- [MyHeritage Adds 43 Million Historical Records In September 2023](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-43-million-historical-records-in-september-2023/) - In September 2023, we published 43 million historical records from 43 historical record collections from Belgium, Canada, France, Lithuania, New Zealand, the U.K. and the U.S. The records include birth, marriage, death, divorce, burial, obituary, incarcerations and naturalization. Many of the collections also include images. Search them to discover a family treasure! Here are more
- [Edwardsville's MCHS Archive Library Becomes FamilySearch Affiliate](https://www.familytree.com/blog/edwardsvilles-mchs-archive-library-becomes-familysearch-affiliate/) - Local genealogists now have additional resources available for building a family tree, according to a press release from the Madison County Historical Society. The MCHS Archival Library, 801 N. Main St. in Edwardsville, is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library, which means it has access to more online genealogy resources to help researchers explore their families.
- [More Californians Want Reparations For Slavery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/more-californians-want-reparations-for-slavery/) - The Los Angeles Times reported that, for a strong majority of California voters, the question of whether the Golden State should offer cash payments to the descendants of enslaved African Americans has a clear answer: No. But despite that dark finding, from a new UC Berkeley poll co-sponsored by The Times, most California voters possess
- [Better Polygenic Risk Prediction](https://www.familytree.com/blog/better-polygenic-risk-prediction/) - Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Harvard, the Broad Institute, the National Cancer Institute, and 23andMe have developed a method that significantly improves the performance of polygenic risk models for people of non-European ancestry. Improving Polygenic Risk Scores Over the last several years, these kinds of risk models, also known as polygenic
- [Five Tips For Finding Your LGBTQIA+ Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/five-tips-for-finding-your-lgbtqia-ancestors/) - Genealogy expert Michael J. Leclerc, CG, shares some of his hot tips for finding your LGBTQIA+ Ancestors. Have you ever been curious about whether there could be LGBTQIA+ ancestors in your family tree? People from past generations would not have identified themselves using terms like lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer, as they are relatively
- [The First Point-Of-Care Test For Lactose Intolerance](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-first-point-of-care-test-for-lactose-intolerance/) - In a recent study published in The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, researchers evaluated the performance of a compact diagnostic assay that can accurately and rapidly diagnose lactose intolerance using capillary blood and buccal swab samples, News Medical Net, reported. A decrease or absence in the synthesis and activity of the lactase-phlorizin hydrolase enzyme (LHP), commonly
- [Boys Who Smoke In Early Teens Could Pass Harmful Genetics To Future Children](https://www.familytree.com/blog/boys-who-smoke-in-early-teens-could-pass-harmful-genetics-to-future-children/) - Smoking may not only harm the smoker and those who breathe in the secondhand fumes, but also their future children, UPI News reported (via Microsoft Start). New research suggests that boys who smoke in their early teens risk passing on harmful genetic traits to future children. The study probed the genetic profiles of 875 people
- [Welsh Last Names: Meanings and Popularity](https://www.familytree.com/blog/welsh-last-names-meanings-and-popularity/) - As the land of Dylan Thomas and medieval castles, Wales has a fascinating history rooted in Celtic origins. That history lives on in the country’s chapels, cathedrals, and rolling green hills. If you’re curious about your Welsh heritage, the first step is to learn more about the most common surnames, the Ancestry Team wrote. About 500
- [New Resources For FamilySearch Center Volunteers And Workers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-resources-for-familysearch-center-volunteers-and-workers/) - FamilySearch’s goal is to make genealogical resources more accessible, engaging, and easy to use. As FamilySearch centers provide resources to patrons all over the world, volunteers and staff members at these centers need some fundamental resources to maintain each center and help patrons have great experiences when visiting. FamilySearch has a new learning page for
- [MyHeritage Adds 89 Million Historical Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-89-million-historical-records/) - What a way to finish the summer! In August 2023 we published 89 million historical records from 37 new historical record collections from Australia, U.K., and the U.S., as well as one collection from all over the world. The records include marriage, death, burial, obituary, as well as one tax collection from all over the
- [23andMe Improves BRCA Report For Communities Underrepresented In Genetic Testing](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-improves-brca-report-for-communities-underrepresented-in-genetic-testing/) - Building on our first FDA authorization for a direct-to-consumer genetic health risk test for cancer, 23andMe received clearance this week to expand the number of genetic test variants covered in our BRAC1/BRAC2 (Selected variants) Genetic Health Risk report. These additional variants are all known to be associated with higher risk for breast, ovarian, prostate and
- [Discover Your Hispanic Roots](https://www.familytree.com/blog/discover-your-hispanic-roots/) - Hispanic heritage stretches back more than five centuries, bringing together millions of people with their own unique stories. Hispanic individuals have used their experiences to make scientific breakthroughs, develop new technology, negotiate peace treaties, and improve working conditions for people all over the world. They’ve also made important contributions to literature and the arts, giving
- [Rare English Surnames](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rare-english-surnames/) - There are many family names or surnames that have or are nearly about to become extinct – no longer exist. So how does this happen and have you come across a long-time family name that also appears to be extinct? Time of war can wipe out a whole generation of young men in a small
- [Korean Last Names, Naming Traditions, And Meanings](https://www.familytree.com/blog/korean-last-names-naming-traditions-and-meanings/) - The Ancestry Team posted an article about Korean surnames. North Korea and South Korea share a border, but they couldn’t be more different. Referred to as a “hermit kingdom”, North Korea is an isolated country known for its authoritarian government. In contrast, South Korea is heavily influenced by Western culture, making it one of the
- [How To Rescue A Family Bible](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-to-rescue-a-family-bible/) - For generations, there were families who carefully recorded meaningful family events into the back of their Bibles. Sometimes, those Bibles are lost, forgotten about, or discarded. A company called Bible Rescue helps rescue those Bibles and return them to a family member. CHRON.com has a blog post written by Patty Taylor regarding rescuing family Bibles.
- [Tracing Mexican Roots With DNA Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tracing-mexican-roots-with-dna-records/) - Ancestry has provided helpful information about how to trace your Mexican roots with DNA and records. The information was posted under Family History by Jensen Cordon, Professional Genealogist at Ancestry. Immigration from Mexico to the U.S. has been ongoing for hundreds of years. But tracing your family’s story across time and borders can be tricky,
- [Explore Millions of Records From The British Isles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/explore-millions-of-records-from-the-british-isles/) - FindMyPast wrote that with extensive record additions and over 100,000 newspaper pages, you can discover the stories of your ancestors like never before. Over three centuries of history are covered. Our team has been hard at work, bolstering five of our existing collections with new additions, and adding two brand-new sets into the mix. If
- [Family Of Henrietta Lacks Settles With Biotech Company](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-of-henrietta-lacks-settles-with-biotech-company/) - More than 70 years after doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital took Henrietta Lacks’ cervical cells without her knowledge, a lawyer for her descendants said they have reached a settlement with a biotechnology company they sued in 2021, accusing its leaders of reaping billions of dollars in a racist medical system, NBC News reported. Tissue taken
- [MyHeritage Adds Sorting For DNA Matches](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-adds-sorting-for-dna-matches/) - MyHeritage is happy to announce the addition of sorting abilities for Shared DNA Matches. It’s one of several new improvements we’re making to DNA Matches on MyHeritage in the coming weeks. Shared DNA Matches are a valuable tool for users interested in figuring out how they’re related to a specific DNA match. The new sorting
- [Florida Legislature Passes DNA Privacy Act](https://www.familytree.com/blog/florida-legislature-passes-dna-privacy-act/) - Florida has passed a bill that protects DNA from an expanded list of insurers. The Protecting DNA Privacy Act (HB 833) prohibits DNA analysis and disclosure of DNA results without express consent; removes criminal penalties; prohibits collection or retention of DNA sample of another person without express consent for specified purposes; and prohibits specified DNA
- [Do Police Have Access To Your DNA?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/do-police-have-access-to-your-dna/) - Palm Beach Daily News (via MSN) posted an article titled: “Do police have access to your DNA? What to know about investigative genetic genealogy” The article starts with: You joined a genealogy site to connect with relatives but then had them arrested for murder instead. Such is reality for a growing number of people thanks
- [Surprising Facts About The History Of Barbie](https://www.familytree.com/blog/surprising-facts-about-the-history-of-barbie/) - How much do you know about the history of the Barbie doll? Perhaps you and your friends played with these iconic and ever-changing dolls when you were children. MyHeritage has put together a blog post with some surprising things about Barbie. The new Barbie movie is making a huge splash in theaters, with many finding
- [Historical DNA Reveals Connection Between Living People And Enslaved African Americans](https://www.familytree.com/blog/historical-dna-reveals-connection-between-living-people-and-enslaved-african-americans/) - We don’t know their names, but a new historical DNA analysis by researchers at 23andMe, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian Institution has revealed more about the enslaved and freed African Americans who labored at a Maryland iron furnace, just after the founding of the United States. Along with insights into the lives of these forgotten people, the
- [Find The U.S. Immigration Ports Your Ancestors Used](https://www.familytree.com/blog/find-the-u-s-immigration-ports-your-ancestors-used/) - The major U.S. immigration ports in the 19th and 20th centuries were New York, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Charleston, San Francisco, and New Orleans, FamilySearch wrote. What are Legal Ports of Entry? A port of entry is a location where a person can legally enter the country. Historically, ports of entry were typically seaports. However, some
- [Understanding Ashkenazi Jewish Ancestry & Genetics](https://www.familytree.com/blog/understanding-ashkenazi-jewish-ancestry-genetics/) - The history and culture of Ashkenazi Jewish people, the waves of persecution, pogroms, and communal isolation over centuries, help explain the genetic uniqueness of Ashkenazi ancestry and it’s implications on health, 23andMe wrote. While people of Ashkenazi ancestry have deep roots in eastern and central Europe, their ancestral lines trace back farther to areas in the
- [Tricare Will Cover 5 New Genetic Diagnostic Tests](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tricare-will-cover-5-new-genetic-diagnostic-tests/) - The Defense Health Agency has extended a pilot program that covers many now-common laboratory genetic tests and added five more to improve diagnostics and care for patients with breast, blood and prostate cancer and suspicious-looking moles or skin legions, military.com reported. The Pentagon’s health arm announced Thursday that it has extended its pilot program that covers
- [California Reparations Task Force Concluded](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-reparations-task-force-concluded/) - The California reparations task force last week concluded two years of hard work with a 1,100-page, comprehensive report that details the harms of slavery on Black people from California, recommendations of financial compensation and the creation of a myriad of programs and policies to redress the historical wrongs, NBC News reported. The report - compiled through
- [23andMe Adds More Detail To Central American Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-more-detail-to-central-american-ancestry/) - 23andMe has added finer detail for customers with roots that trace back to Indigenous American ancestors, with 18 regions in Central America, from Guatemala in the north to Panama in the South. The update is part of our continuing work to improve 23andMe’s Ancestry reports and features. Recently, 23andMe added new details for people with
- [Celebrating Chinese Canadian Immigration](https://www.familytree.com/blog/celebrating-chinese-canadian-immigration/) - Have you ever wondered about the Chinese immigrant experience in North America? Why they left their homeland? Where they settled? What they did for a living? Discover your ancestors and their story in these unique immigration records on FamilySearch! History of Chinese Immigration to Canada Depending on the year and place, Chinese immigrants have had
- [Explore The Free Chinese Exclusion Era Collection On Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/explore-the-free-chinese-exclusion-era-collection-on-ancestry/) - Ancestry announced the free availability of more than 500,000 records from the Chinese Exclusion Era - a 60 year period in the U.S. and Canada when laws were enacted to restrict immigration and rights of people of Chinese descent. Beyond discovering potential family connections, these significant records offer the opportunity to look into a complex period
- [The Look Of Your Eyebrow Is In Your Genes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-look-of-your-eyebrow-is-in-your-genes/) - The first gene mapping study on eyebrow thickness in Europeans discovered three previously unreported genetic loci, The Jerusalem Post reported. Cosmetics including eye pencils, shadow, or powder can help you create your look, but according to a new study conducted by the International Visible Trait Genetics (VisGen) Consortium, and published as a letter to the
- [Parallel Reparations Efforts In California and Capitol Hill](https://www.familytree.com/blog/parallel-reparations-efforts-in-california-and-capitol-hill/) - As California prepares to release a report that will recommend reparations for descendants of enslaved people, federal lawmakers are pursuing their own efforts to redress the effects of slavery and the generations of discrimination that followed for Black Americans, NBC News reported. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., introduced the latest federal effort to support reparations last month
- [MyHeritage Introduces Reimagine Photo App](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-introduces-reimagine-photo-app/) - We’re excited to announce the launch of Reimagine, a groundbreaking new mobile app for family photos. Reimagine harnesses the power of MyHeritage’s world-class AI technologies for improving historical photos, and boasts a powerful photo scanner that enables high-speed scanning of entire album pages. Reimagine is available on both iOS and Android. The first step to
- [23andMe Adds More Detail For Indigenous Mexican Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-more-detail-for-indigenous-mexican-ancestry/) - 23andMe has added finer details for customers with roots that trace back to Indigenous American ancestors from 28 different regions in what is now Mexico. The update is part of our continuing work to improve 23andMe’s Ancestry reports and features. This new update allows customers with Indigenous American ancestry from one of these Genetic Groups
- [FamilySearch Wrote About Canadian Immigration](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-wrote-about-canadian-immigration/) - Immigration has been a part of world history since it all began. Reasons for immigration are many and oftentimes complex. War, disparity, land opportunities, educational opportunities, and hope for a better life might be a few of the most common reasons. When genealogists think of immigration and immigrants, they might focus on their immigrant ancestors
- [Ancestry To Apply AI-Driven Handwriting Recognition Technology](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-to-apply-ai-driven-handwriting-recognition-technology/) - The Ancestry Team stated that access to this highly anticipated census collection will be available to search sooner than any previous census collection. Using new, proprietary Artificial intelligence (AI) handwriting recognition technology, Ancestry announced it will deliver a searchable index of the 1931 Census of Canada to customers faster than ever before. This census is expected
- [Succession to the British Throne Under King Charles III](https://www.familytree.com/blog/succession-to-the-british-throne-under-king-charles-iii/) - Many people watched the coronation of King Charles III. Wikipedia noted that he is now the sovereign, and his heir apparent is his elder son, William, Prince of Wales. William’s three children are next, in order of birth: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Fifth in line is Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the
- [23andMe Offers Genetic Report on Type 2 Diabetes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-offers-genetic-report-on-type-2-diabetes/) - 23andMe has a new genetic report on type 2 diabetes.
- [Thomasville Chapter DAR Features Technology For Genealogy](https://www.familytree.com/blog/thomasville-chapter-dar-features-technology-for-genealogy/) - The April meeting of the Thomasville Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) featured a program by Melody Porter about the use of technology in genealogy research. Chapter Regent Charlotte Brown introduced the speaker. Porter’s background is in IT as a software business analyst and project manager but she has been researching her genealogy
- [Underwater Hospital And Cemetery Found At Dry Tortugas](https://www.familytree.com/blog/underwater-hospital-and-cemetery-found-at-dry-tortugas/) - Dry Tortugas National Park announced the finding of archaeological remains of a 19th century quarantine hospital and cemetery on a submerged island near Garden Key. While only one grave has been identified, historical records indicate that dozens of people, mostly U.S. soldiers stationed at Fort Jefferson, may have been buried there. The small quarantine hospital
- [Reparations Task Force Recommends "Down Payments"](https://www.familytree.com/blog/reparations-task-force-recommends-down-payments/) - The California Reparations Task Force was scheduled to meet on May 6, 2023. The Task Force published documents on Monday, May 1. 2023, indicating it had plans to recommend the state apologize for racism and slavery, and consider “down payments’ of varying amounts to eligible African American residents, Cal Matters reported. The documents, numbering more than
- [New Enhancements To cM Explainer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-enhancements-to-cm-explainer/) - Last month at RootsTech 2023, MyHeritage announced the release of the cM Explainer, a powerful feature that estimates familiar relationships between DNA Matches. For every DNA Match, cM Explainer provides predictions of possible relationships between the two people, and their respective probabilities. cM Explainer uses a novel approach that calculates the relationship predictions using age
- [23andMe Adds More Details For Indigenous Caribbean Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-more-details-for-indigenous-caribbean-ancestry/) - 23andMe has added finer detail for customers with roots that trace back to four Indigenous Caribbean populations, which include Indigenous ancestry in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and the Southern Caribbean. The update is part of our continuing work to improve ancestry reports and features. This new update allows customers with ancestry from these
- [1931 Census Of Canada Releases June 1, 2023](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1931-census-of-canada-releases-june-1-2023/) - After the legislated 92 years in the vault, the highly anticipated 1931 Census of Canada will be made available to the Public, FamilySearch wrote. Collected during the Great Depression and at a time of significant immigration, the census provides a snapshot of the more than 10 million people living in Canada in 1931. On June
- [Ancestry Survey Reveals Americans Know Little About Mom's Past](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-survey-reveals-americans-know-little-about-moms-past/) - Ancestry, the leader in family history, released survey findings that revealed Americans may have a blind spot about what their parents’ lives were like before parenthood. In fact, only 37% are familiar with their mother’s life before having them - yet, an overwhelming majority of moms (79%) are willing to share their stories. Despite this
- [Hart Island Transferred to NYC Parks Department](https://www.familytree.com/blog/hart-island-transferred-to-nyc-parks-department/) - Since 1980, 72,251 people have been buried on Hart Island. Hart Island is a small piece of land off The Bronx. In 2019, it was announced that Hart Island would be transferred from the New York City’s Department of Corrections to the New York City’s Department of Parks and Recreation. In 2021, Gothamist that Hart
- [New York's Hart Island Is Becoming A Park](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-yorks-hart-island-is-becoming-a-park/) - Hart Island was once a penal colony, and it has been run since the 19th century by New York’s jail system, which used inmate gravediggers and kept it off limits until 2021, when the city transferred the island over to the parks department, The New York Times reported. Now, in a remarkable break with the
- [MyHeritage Has New Look for Historical Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-has-new-look-for-historical-records/) - We’re pleased to announce that we enhanced the look of the category and collection pages on MyHeritage’s search engine for historical records, making them easier to use. This continues a redesign that started several years ago. On MyHeritage, historical records are arranged in categories, for example Birth, Marriage and Death, Census, Immigration, and so on.
- [23andMe Discusses COVID-19 Three Years Later](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-discusses-covid-19-three-years-later/) - In early March 2020, the World Health Organization declared we were in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. Three years later, and few things left untouched by the COVID-19 virus. Almost seven million people worldwide have died, and untold millions are still struggling with long COVID. Yet, looking at all that has happened and continues
- [California's Reparations Task Force Will Debate Eligibility](https://www.familytree.com/blog/californias-reparations-task-force-will-debate-eligibility/) - California’s Reparation Task Force will is examining the historic harms of slavery and anti-Black racism in California. Last summer, the task force released a preliminary report (PDF) detailing California’s history of enslavement and its many decades of discriminatory policies - in housing, education, health care, criminal justice and other areas - that established the systemic
- [23andMe Knows You're Special](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-knows-youre-special/) - 23andMe knows that you are special. But you might be even more special than any of us suspected, and we want to learn a little more about that. 23andMe’s unique research model allows our scientists to leverage data from millions of customers who consent to participate in our research. This gives data at unprecedented scale
- [FamilySearch's Top 30 Country Record Collection Expansions in 2022](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearchs-top-30-country-record-collection-expansions-in-2022/) - Hundreds of millions of new searchable genealogy records from 30+ countries. Just in case you missed it, FamilySearch finished 2022 with an amazing number of new, free, fully-searchable genealogy records online. Over 420 million indexed records were added to 30 free online country collections, and millions more were added to over 100 more new collections
- [Ancestry Shares Corporate Responsibility Progress](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-shares-corporate-responsibility-progress/) - Ancestry, the global leader in family history published its second annual Impact Report, detailing the company’s corporate responsibility approach and announcing progress against goals in three core areas: ethical business practices; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and community impact. Demonstrating a commitment to a better future, the 2022 report also includes Ancestry’s implementation of the
- [A Property Flipper Bought A Black Cemetery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-property-flipper-bought-a-black-cemetery/) - The city of Tampa had a plan for taking ownership of the abandoned Memorial Park Cemetery, which they had been maintaining since the owner died in 2018, Tampa Bay Times reported. They placed a lien on the 104-year-old Black cemetery for what they were owned for maintenance, knowing it would be foreclosed upon and then
- [California's Reparations Task Force Could Implement A Freedman's Bureau](https://www.familytree.com/blog/californias-reparations-task-force-could-implement-a-freedmans-bureau/) - California’s Reparations Task Force has concluded its two-day public meeting geared toward compensating Black Americans affected by the legacy of slavery. But the nine-member body is a long way from the finish line, The Sacramento Bee reported. The panel has until July 1, 2023, to submit a final report to the California Legislature. In the
- [Ancestry Launches Storymaker Studio](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-launches-storymaker-studio/) - Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, announced the launch of Storymaker Studio, a new feature in the Ancestry app that easily allows users to create bite-sized stories from their family history and share them within the Ancestry community and on their personal social media channels. Now, with Storymaker Studio, it’s easier
- [Parkinson's Disease And The Microbiome](https://www.familytree.com/blog/parkinsons-disease-and-the-microbiome/) - The human body plays host to trillions of microbes - such as bacteria, archaea, and fungi - collectively called the microbiome. Over the past few decades, it has become abundantly clear to the scientific community that the microbiome plays an essential role in our development, physical health, and mental well-being. This latter connection, between our
- [Ancestry Celebrates 40 Years of Family History Discovery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-celebrates-40-years-of-family-history-discovery/) - At RootsTech 2023, the world’s largest genealogy conference, Ancestry celebrated 40 years of empowering research and personal discovery through family history. Over the past four decades, Ancestry has advanced family history though product innovations, record collections and genomic discoveries. Largest Content Collection in History Since the very beginning of Ancestry, we have cultivated the world’s
- [MyHeritage Launches 3rd DNA Quest Initiative](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-launches-3rd-dna-quest-initiative/) - It gives us great pleasure to announce the launch of a third installment of DNA Quest, our worldwide pro bono initiative to reunite adoptees with their birth families through genetic testing. As part of this installment, we are donating 5,000 free DNA kits to adoptees and people seeking family members placed for adoption. Learn more
- [23andMe Adds 43 More Genetic Groups](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-43-more-genetic-groups/) - 23andMe has added finer detail for customers to improve our Ancestry reports and features. This update is part of our continuing effort to improve Ancestry reports and features. It will also allow customers with ancestry from those regions to see connections back to 43 genetic groups - 29 in Spain (including the Canary and Balearic
- [Find New Cousins With Relatives At RootsTech App](https://www.familytree.com/blog/find-new-cousins-with-relatives-at-roottech-app/) - FamilySearch announced a free online experience that helps you connect with relatives worldwide. It is called “Relatives at RootsTech”. Every wondered if you have cousins you didn’t know about? Now, thanks to Relatives at RootsTech 2023 discovery experience by FamilySearch, you can find and connect with your living relatives worldwide. The fun tool is available today
- [Wreaths Across America Retires Wreaths In February](https://www.familytree.com/blog/wreaths-across-america-retires-wreaths-in-february/) - The Des Moines Register posted an article titled: “Wreaths Across America to retire wreaths Friday at Iowa Veterans Cemetery”. It was written by Patrick Palmersheim - Wreaths Across America Location Coordinator. National Wreaths Across America Day took place at 3,702 participating locations across the country, including the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Locally our heroes were remembered
- [ASHG Apologized For Past Harms Of Human Genetics Research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ashg-apologized-for-past-harms-of-human-genetics-research/) - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) apologized (on January 23, 2023) for the participation of some of its early leaders in the American eugenics movement, as well as the Society’ failure to consistently acknowledge and oppose harms and injustices tied to the field, including use of human genetics to feed racism, eugenics, and other
- [New Update To Your FamilySearch Home Page](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-update-to-your-familysearch-home-page/) - Recently, you may have notices some updates to your FamilySearch home page - the default page you see after you log into FamilySearch.org. The new look includes several tools to make it easier for you to discover and connect with family, both past and present. These include a way to share living memories more privately,
- [MyHeritage Gears Up For RootsTech 2023](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-gears-up-for-rootstech-2023/) - MyHeritage is beyond excited to be preparing to head to Salt Lake City for the first RootsTech on-site conference since 2020 -but if you can’t join in person, it will be taking place virtually, too! RootsTech is the biggest genealogy event of the year, taking place between March 2-March 4, and just like every year,
- [23andMe Updates Carrier Status Report on Sickle Cell Anemia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-updates-carrier-status-report-on-sickle-cell-anemia/) - 23andMe updated its Carrier Status report on sickle cell anemia, an inherited red blood cell disease caused by the HbS variant in the HBB gene. With this update, 23andMe’s Sickle Cell Anemia Carrier Status report can now tell customers if they have two copies of the HbS variant, including what that may mean for their
- [RUSH Is Among Sites Of All Of Us Research Program](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rush-is-among-sites-of-all-of-us-research-program/) - A nationwide National Institutes of Health study recently has begun providing personalized health-related genetic information to more than 155,000 study participants, including RUSH patients. Launched in 2017, the All of Us Research Program seeks to enroll 1 million people in the United States, particularly from communities historically underrepresented in medical research, to compel a repository
- [FamilySearch Library And Centers Change Names](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-library-and-centers-change-names/) - FamilySearch announced new names for its flagship Family History Library located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and all family history centers worldwide. The library will now be known as the FamilySearch Library, and all family history centers will now be FamilySearch centers. The name changes better align with local centers with FamilySearch’s expanding global brand.
- [FindMyPast Starts 2023 With Over 12,000 New Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-starts-2023-with-over-12000-new-records/) - Findmypast announced its first release of the new year - and it’s a big one! Here is a rundown of everything that’s new here on Findmypast. Gibraltar Census 1871-1921 This brand-new collection comprises of six decades of census returns from Gibraltar. With Gibraltar being a British Overseas Territory from 1713, many of our ancestors moved
- [What To Expect From FamilySearch in 2023](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-familysearch-in-2023/) - FamilySearch is excited to provide its annual glimpse into plans for the coming year to help individuals worldwide make fun personal and family discoveries. In 2023, FamilySearch patrons can expect free access to more of the world’s genealogical records, new search capabilities, more free help, and more localized discovery. RootsTech 2023 In 2023, FamilySearch’s popular
- [AncestryDNA Testing Advice For Adoptees](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrydna-testing-advice-for-adoptees/) - Laura House, AncestryDNA’s Genetic Genealogist, provides some helpful information for adoptees who have no access to information about one or both of their biological parents. This advice can also be beneficial for people with unknown paternity whose relatives are unable to give them information about their biological father. Foundlings tend to know nothing about either
- [MyHeritage Posted A Wrap Up of 2022](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-posted-a-wrap-up-of-2022/) - MyHeritage says 2022 saw many ups and downs. For much of the world, it was a year of reopening and readjusting after two years of COVID turmoil, and a year of slow return to normality. Yet it was also marked by a major war, geopolitical upheavals, and economic challenges. Here is a recap of what
- [23andMe Posted "The Year in Genetics"](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-posted-the-year-in-genetics/) - The past year in genetics has held no shortage of surprises. Fossilized bone fragments helped to rewrite parts of the Neanderthal story, including how some bands migrated and lived. A team of researchers in Spain learned the dopplegängers have more in common than meets the eye. The phrase “superdodger: officially entered COVID-19 lexicon. And new
- [All Of Us Research Program Returns Results](https://www.familytree.com/blog/all-of-us-research-program-returns-results/) - The U.S. National Institutes of Health’s All Of Us Research Program has begun returning personalized health-related DNA results to more than 155,000 participants, with reports detailing whether participants have an increased risk for specific health conditions and how their body might process certain medications. This marks a major milestone for the program, delivering on its
- [Indiana Genealogical Society Provides More Resources](https://www.familytree.com/blog/indiana-genealogical-society-provides-more-resources/) - The Tribune-Star reported that many family researchers join their local genealogical society perhaps unaware that there is also a larger society. The Indiana Genealogical Society is located in Fort Wayne and is available for anyone with an interest in Hoosier genealogy to join. Indiana Genealogical Society (IGS) was formed in 1989. It strives to help
- [MyHeritage Updated A German Record Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-a-german-record-collection/) - MyHeritage announced an update to the Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Death Index 1874-1938 collection in collaboration with the Landesarchiv Nordhein Westfalen, the State Archives of North Rhine-Westphalia. In this update, MyHertiage added 9 million death records from the the districts of Düsseldorf and Köln, bringing the total number of records in this collection to 20
- [Study Finds Genetic Link To Smoking And Drinking](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-finds-genetic-link-to-smoking-and-drinking/) - Nature published information from a study titled: “Largest-ever analysis finds genetic links to smoking and drinking”. More than 3,500 genetic variations that potentially affect smoking and drinking behavior have been identified in a study involving almost 3.4 million people with African, American, East Asian, and European ancestry. The findings, published in Nature on December 7,
- [Finding Your Roots Seeks Family Mysteries](https://www.familytree.com/blog/finding-your-roots-seeks-family-mysteries/) - Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. is about to start filming its 10th season. To celebrate, they want to find a viewer to appear in the series! They are looking for someone with a family mystery that their team can solve. If you have one and want to be on the show, click
- [FamilyTreeDNA Will Be Platinum Sponsor At RootsTech 2023](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familytreedna-will-be-platinum-sponsor-at-rootstech-2023/) - NOTE: FamilyTreeDNA is not connected to FamilyTree.com. FamilySearch announced that at RootsTech, we bring you the leading experts in the field to introduce you to the latest innovations in family history. We are excited to present one of RootsTech Platinum Sponsors: FamilyTreeDNA. Discover your unique DNA story with FamilyTreeDNA’s industry-leading autosomal DNA (Family Finder), mitochondrial
- [A Check-In On 23andMe's Sarcoidosis Study](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-check-in-on-23andmes-sarcoidosis-study/) - Not too long ago, 23andMe launched a new study of sarcoidosis, specifically aimed at better understanding the underlying genetic and environmental factors that contribute to sarcoidosis in individuals with African ancestry. Sarcoidosis (pronounced SAR-COY-DOE-SIS) is a rare inflammatory disease that affects the Black community at double the rate of white individuals, and can affect any
- [Doctors Treated A Fatal Genetic Condition Before Birth](https://www.familytree.com/blog/doctors-treated-a-fatal-genetic-condition-before-birth/) - A team of doctors in the U.S. and Canada are reporting a medical first, Gizmodo reported. They were able to start treating a child’s rare and often deadly genetic condition while she was still a fetus in the womb - the same condition that claimed the lives of her siblings. Now 16 months old, the
- [People Celebrate Thanksgiving In Different Ways](https://www.familytree.com/blog/people-celebrate-thanksgiving-in-different-ways/) - Thanksgiving is celebrated differently depending on what country you live in. Some countries do not celebrate Thanksgiving at all. Your Thanksgiving celebration might look similar to, or vastly different from, how people in various countries celebrate it with their families. History.com pointed out that Thanksgiving falls under a category of festivals that spans cultures, continents,
- [Study Identifies Genetic Links to Dyslexia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-identifies-genetic-links-to-dyslexia/) - A study titled: “Discovery of 42 genome-wide significant loci associated with dyslexia” was posted on Nature. It was published on October 20, 2022. There are many scientists and groups who contributed to it. The Abstract states: Reading and writing are crucial life skills but roughly one in ten children are affected by dyslexia, which can
- [New And Improved Family Statistics On MyHeritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-and-improved-family-statistics-on-myheritage/) - Ever wonder which of your relatives lived the longest, the average age of your relatives at marriage, or which first names are the most common in your family? Did you know that there’s a handy section of the MyHeritage website that can tell you all of this and much more? We’re delighted to announce that our
- [The 1921 Census Is Online Now](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-1921-census-is-online-now/) - In a partnership with The National Archives, the 1921 Census of England & Wales is now exclusively online at Findmypast. After 100 years locked away, the highly-anticipated 1921 Census of England & Wales is now online and accessible for the very first time. There is no end to the secrets and surprises hidden in the
- [23andMe Adds Ancestry Composition For People Of Ashkenazi Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-ancestry-composition-for-people-of-ashkenazi-ancestry/) - In the latest update to 23andMe’s Ancestry Reports and features, we’ve added finer detail for customers with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry allowing them to trace their family connections back to seven genetic groups corresponding to regions within Eastern and Central Europe. Some of these regions overlap, but they map to areas with deep historical and cultural
- [Feedback Helps Improve New Person Page](https://www.familytree.com/blog/feedback-helps-improve-new-person-page/) - Trying out a new process for a gradual launch of the new person page has paid off for FamilySearch users and engineers. After first releasing the change in early August of 2022, FamilySearch software engineers have spent 2 months gathering and reading over 4,000 comments. This review process has allowed them to adjust or fix
- [Student Researchers Contribute To The Genealogy Of Slavery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/student-researchers-contribute-to-the-genealogy-of-slavery/) - Officially, the Genealogy of Slavery project at Roanoke College’s Center for Studying Structures of Race this summer involved research to develop a database of information about enslaved people in Southwest Virginia before and during the Civil War. Unofficially, the student researchers were working to restore the names and stories of people who have been virtually
- [Line of Succession To The British Throne - 2022](https://www.familytree.com/blog/line-of-succession-to-the-british-throne-2022/) - Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022. According to Wikipedia, the crown is inherited by a sovereign’s children or by a childless sovereign nearest the collateral line. The current line of succession to the British Throne is limited to the descendants of the sons of George V, Charles III’s great-grandfather. The official Royal.UK website provides a
- [Embryos With DNA From Three People Develop Normally](https://www.familytree.com/blog/embryos-with-dna-from-three-people-develop-normally/) - A safety study published on Nature stated that researchers in China show that a technique used to replace diseased mitochondria does not affect early development. When the first baby to be conceived using a technique that mixes genetic material from three people was born in 2016, scientists worried that the procedure had not been studied
- [RootsTech 2023 Registration Is Now Open](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-2023-registration-is-now-open/) - RootsTech registration for 2023 is now open, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss! This year, you can tailor the experience to your needs and interests like never before. Hundreds of online classes will be available globally. Plus, an in-person option with additional classes and opportunities will take place at the Salt Palace
- [Sharing Your 23andMe Health Report](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sharing-your-23andme-health-report/) - After your 23andMe reports comes back, you might have questions about what to do next. When the question around a DNA result revolves around genetics and your health, that’s where a healthcare provider fits in. 23andMe reports can provide you with powerful information about health predispositions, pharmacogenetics, wellness, and more. Let’s talk about the path
- [SideView Now Groups Your AncestryDNA Matches By Parent](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sideview-now-groups-your-ancestrydna-matches-by-parent/) - Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genetics, unveiled SideView technology this year - a first-of-it-kind scientific innovation that gives AncestryDNA customers new insights into which side of the family they inherited their genetics from. With more than 22 million people in its growing consumer DNA network, Ancestry is the first company to
- [AncestryDNA Announces New Regions and Increased Precision](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrydna-announces-new-regions-and-increased-precision/) - As the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, Ancestry continuously develops new ways for you to learn about yourself through DNA and empowers you to unlock more discoveries about your family history. With evolving DNA science, Ancestry updates its AncestryDNA ethnicity estimate which connects people whose ancestors may have lived in the same
- [St. Jude Hospital Found Genetic Mutations In Cancer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/st-jude-hospital-found-genetic-mutations-in-cancer/) - Scientists from St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital study is the first to supply a comprehensive view of the genomics of all subtypes of ALL. The work serves as a foundational guide
- [New 23andMe+ Report on Fibromyalgia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-23andme-report-on-fibromyalgia/) - 23andMe released a new report (powered by 23andMe Research) on Fibromyalgia for 23andMe+ members. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic pain and tenderness throughout the body. That pain can be intermittent and move to different parts of the body. Fibromyalgia symptoms can also include fatigue, problems sleeping, and difficulty concentrating. Mayo Clinic provides some information about
- [Oldest Case of Klinefelter Syndrome Discovered](https://www.familytree.com/blog/oldest-case-of-klienfelter-syndrome-discovered/) - Australian National University wrote that the oldest case of a rare genetic condition has been discovered in a 1,000-year-old skeleton from Portugal. Klinefelter syndrome gives men an extra X chromosome. What is Klinefelter Syndrome? Mayo Clinic explains that it is a genetic condition that results when a boy is born with an extra copy of
- [DNA Analysis Sheds Light On Victims Of 12th Century Violence](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-analysis-sheds-light-on-victims-of-12th-century-violence/) - In 2004, workers on a construction site in Norwich, England, stumbled upon an 800-year-old well as they prepared the ground for a new shopping center. Inside the well, MyHeritage reported, they uncovered a heartbreaking and chilling sight: the remains of 17 people, including 6 adults and 11 children. A study titled: “Genomes from a medieval mass
- [AncestryDNA Expands To 54 New Markets Globally](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrydna-expands-to-54-new-markets-globally/) - AncestryDNA has expanded to 54 new markets across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Now available to consumers in 89 countries and territories on 5 continents, this expansion more than doubles the number of markets where people can access AncestryDNA, enabling millions more people to find and connect with family. Ancestry’s simple, step-by-step, DNA
- [23andMe Launches Rare Disease Study](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-launches-rare-disease-study/) - Listening to those with a rare disease, a common refrain is that they often feel isolated, unheard, and alone. But, they’re not alone, 23andMe says. Much to Learn While each rare disease is by definition uncommon - affecting fewer than 200,000 people - there are more than 7,000 known rare diseases. There are more than
- [Labor Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/labor-day/) - Labor Day was declared a national holiday in 1894 and is observed on the first Monday in September. The roots of Labor Day grew out of violent clashes between labor and police during the Haymarket Riot in 1886, when thousands of workers in Chicago took to the streets to demand an eight-hour workday. Peter J.
- [Frisbee](https://www.familytree.com/blog/frisbee/) - Everyone is familiar with the sport of 'Frisbee Throwing'. How it all got started is an interesting story. The first Frisbee’s were actually pie pans- but not just any pie pans. In the 1870s a Civil War veteran named William Russell Frisbie opened a bakery in Bridgeport, Connecticut. His pies were well liked locally and
- [Life for Our Ancestors in the 1910s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/life-for-our-ancestors-in-the-1910s/) - It was a difficult time, the 1910s for many Americans. Very little technology, war was ongoing in Europe, and the choices that Americans have come to expect—in their cars, clothes, food, and homes—were preceded by a monotonous consumer economy. In 1915, Americans walked everywhere (or took a streetcar, if they lived in cities), lived in
- [Slang of the 1960s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slang-of-the-1960s-2/) - The 'Swinging 60s' did have their selection of slang phrases and words. You may well remember many of these. Dullsville – This referred to a very boring place, especially many small towns. Grody – Something that was disgusting or gross. Bippy – It was one's backside and became quite popular on the 1960s TV show
- [Sneakers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sneakers/) - Some type of ladies' sneaker has been popular during the 20th century and into the 21st century but each era's style was quite different. In the 1910s, a lady's sports footwear was a bit formal, not wanting to appear too masculine then. Even to play tennis the lady wore short high heeled shoes. In the
- [NYC in 1900](https://www.familytree.com/blog/nyc-in-1900/) - New York City has been a major landing spot for both newly-arrived immigrants and for Americans seeking a new life in the big city. Starting in the early 1800s, the city became a hub of activity. Not only did the increasing population mean that there was always something to buy or sell in this large
- [23andMe Announces A New Genetic Study On Pneumonia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-announces-a-new-genetic-study-on-pneumonia/) - 23andMe announced that a new genetic study identified five regions in the human genome associated with susceptibility to pneumonia, a leading cause of death worldwide. Published in the journal Nature Communications, the study also found a surprising link between the risk of pneumonia and psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression. There
- [Mount Sinai Launches Genetics Project With Regeneron](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mount-sinai-launches-genetics-project-with-regeneron/) - Mount Sinai Health System and the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have launched a new human genome sequencing research project called the Mount Sinai Million Health Discoveries Program with Regeneron Genetics Center (RGC), part of the industry-leading, New-York-based biotechnology company Regeneron. The Program aims to enroll one million Mount Sinai patients over a five-year
- [Tradition of Dance Cards](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tradition-of-dance-cards/) - Decades ago the best place to meet other young people in an area was at a dance. Of course, there were plenty of adults to watch that the young people behaved. Some of the ladies were very popular and all the fellows wanted dance with those girls. To make it fair to the ladies and
- [The Teddy Bear](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-teddy-bear/) - Nothing speaks volumes of one's childhood since 1900 than one's own 'Terry Bear'. I'm sure everyone remembers their terry bear and what it meant to them. German businesswoman Margarite Steiff was stricken with polio early in life, but still received an education thanks to her siblings faithfully loading her into a hay cart and taking
- [Geneanet Family Trees Index Available To Ancestry Customers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/geneanet-family-trees-index-available-to-ancestry-customers/) - At Ancestry, we are committed to constantly growing and connecting our global community and enabling more people to easily discover, craft, and connect around their family story. Following Ancestry’s acquisition last year of leading French genealogy company Geneanet, we are now able to bring over a billion new records to our Ancestry community via the
- [Caring for Vintage Jewelry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/caring-for-vintage-jewelry/) - You consider yourself very lucky if you have some heirloom, vintage jewelry handed down over the generations. Even one piece is precious. But any vintage jewelry must be cared for. If a piece has amassed soil or dirt on it, try the following. Soiled items you can use a mixture of baking soda and water,
- [What Earlier Teenagers had to Deal With](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-earlier-teenagers-had-to-deal-with/) - Your ancestors as teenagers in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s had to deal with situations that teenagers in the 2020s would never have to deal with. Here is a look at some such events. See if you remember any or your ancestors faced. Sitting through TV commercial breaks -- change the channel or view commercial-free
- [FamilySearch Redesigned New Person Page](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-redesigned-new-person-page/) - FamilySearch has redesigned the New Person Page. In a blog post titled: “Your Ancestors Have a New Person Page! Come Try It Out”, written by David Nielsen and Lynne VanWagnenen, provides information the redesigned new person page. In the blog post, they state that the old person page was growing more and more outdated, and
- [Massachusetts Grants Absolution To Its Last Witch](https://www.familytree.com/blog/massachusetts-grants-absolution-to-its-last-witch/) - Courthouse News Service reported (on July 28, 2022), that after 329 years - and thanks to an eighth-grade civics class - a Salem-era woman has been officially exonerated of devil worship. The last remaining Massachusetts resident legally classified as a witch has been given a reprieve as part of a budget bill signed Thursday by
- [Unusual Happenings in Early American Colonies](https://www.familytree.com/blog/unusual-happenings-in-early-american-colonies/) - There are many backstories as to why some things happened and what life for the early American Colonists was like. Starting with the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachuettes. It was the summer of 1620 were moved to Massachusetts because they ran out of beer. It began on August 5th, 1620, when they departed Plymouth, England, for
- [Study On Side Effects of Parkinson's Medication](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-on-side-effects-of-parkinsons-medication/) - 23andMe posted information on a new genetic study that may help those looking for ways to avert some of the troubling side effects of a common medication used to treat Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is sometimes treated with medication that increases dopamine activity in the brain. In some patients, that triggers impulsivity, such as compulsive gambling,
- [Managing Multiple Sets of Parents](https://www.familytree.com/blog/managing-multiple-sets-of-parents/) - Families come in all shapes and sizes. MyHeritage users can now specify up to three sets of parents for any individual in the online family tree: biological, adoptive, and foster. For example, if an individual was adopted and his or her biological parents are known, both relationships can now be accommodated in the family tree
- [Children's Sewing Machines](https://www.familytree.com/blog/childrens-sewing-machines/) - The early smaller sewing machines developed for the homemakers were Chain Stitch Machines originally marketed as both lightweight portable devices and then later as toy machines for little girls to use. The latter half of the 19th century saw many machine designs being sold. The patents filed by James Gibbs in 1857 and 1858 were
- [Code Talkers of World War One](https://www.familytree.com/blog/code-talkers-of-world-war-one/) - During World War Two (early 1940s), an important group who assisted in defeating Germany and Japan was the Navajo Indians who served as code talkers. What most people do not know there were Native Indians – used as code breakers during World War One (1917-1919). These Native Americans - Choctaw Indians many of them came
- [Men's Straw Hats of the 1920s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mens-straw-hats-of-the-1920s/) - Men of all ages loved the new fashion trend of wearing a straw hat in the early 1920s. By 1922 it was a full-blown revival style. Straw hats were fashionable and comfortable to wear during the summer months because they would shade you from the sun but after the 15th of September, it was essentially
- [Christening Ships](https://www.familytree.com/blog/christening-ships/) - A long-time practice is the christening of new ships using a bottle of champagne smashed at the bow sending the ship into the water. Ususally, the person breaking the bottle at the ship's bow also announces the ship's name. Going back to ancient history, there were tons of rituals and ceremonies that varied in their
- [1800s Photos  – No Smiles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1800s-photos-no-smiles/) - So many of your early family portraits, no one is smiling. There are several reasons. Back in the 1800s, wide-mouthed, toothy grins were considered inappropriate for a portrait. People in normal life still smiled and laughed but not for a portrait, including a painting. Here is a quote by Mark Twain about smiling for a
- [Slang Phrases Your Ancestors Used in the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slang-phrases-your-ancestors-used-in-the-1950s/) - The decade of the 1950s saw many changes and good times had by young people. Your relatives and ancestors who grew up during the decade would have grown up with some of these popular slang words and phrases of 1950s. Include some in your family history. A new word became popular, it was “Unidentified Flying
- [Inventions that Date Back to 1770-1790s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/inventions-that-date-back-to-1770-1790s/) - Many items we take for granted today and for many decades as used by our ancestors originally were invented in the late 1700s (American Revolutionary era). Here are a few. The beginnings of the Telegraph started with the optical telegraph operated visually via a set a relay stations and signals, viewed with a telescope. The
- [Things Not Always True about Genealogy](https://www.familytree.com/blog/things-not-always-true-about-genealogy/) - It is amazing what items related to genealogy that people think make their research 100% accurate when in truth, they are not. Here are some examples to be aware of. If some date, name or location is in print, it is not necessary the correct or accurate date, name or location. It can be due
- [Decorating Ideas Used by Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/decorating-ideas-used-by-your-ancestors/) - Your ancestors had some great ideas on how to decorate their home. Here are some are the ideas they did and could be in style here. For example, the decorating rage during the 1800s was houseplants throughout the house. Plants were most fashionable in the 1890s. The use of plants continued in the 1930s and
- [Foods started by Thomas Jefferson](https://www.familytree.com/blog/foods-started-by-thomas-jefferson/) - Many popular food dishes loved by Americans and your ancestors had their beginning with a former US Presdient. US Presdient Thomas Jefferson was one of the most influential figures in our presidential history. But strides toward social and political freedom were not the only things he made relevant during his two terms. We have Jefferson's
- [Unbelievable Phrases Your Ancestors Have Used that Came from Shakespeare](https://www.familytree.com/blog/unbelievable-phrases-your-ancestors-have-used-that-came-from-shakespeare/) - The famous William Shakespeare of England was known for his great writings. But few people realize that many of phrases, terms and words commonly used over the recent decades came from Shakespeare. Here are a few examples. Love is Blind – In The Merchant of Venice lovers Jessica and Lorenzo plan to elope, so Jessica
- [Development of French Fries](https://www.familytree.com/blog/development-of-french-fries/) - Potatoes originated in North America but was soon taken by the Spanish Conquistadors to be in Europe as people loved this food item. It soon spread to many locations in Europe. However, in those early years in France the was potato was grown and feed as animal feed, especially to the hogs. It was Antoine-Augustin
- [FindMyPast UK Has Pennsylvania Collections](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-uk-has-pennsylvania-collections/) - FindMyPast UK offers nearly half a million new records to explore that are connected to Pennsylvania’s past. This collection is for people in the UK who have traced an ancestor leaving for the US, but hit a dead end, It is also for people in the UK who know of their heritage in the New
- [Researchers Seek Genetic Causes of Parkinson's](https://www.familytree.com/blog/researchers-seek-genetic-causes-of-parkinsons/) - New research by Yale researchers offers important clues about the genetic causes of Parkinson’s disease. In two new papers, scientists provide insight into the function of a protein called VPS13C, one of the molecular suspects underlying Parkinson’s, a disease marked by uncontrollable movements including tremors, stiffness, and loss of balance. Pietro De Camilli is the
- [Library on Horseback](https://www.familytree.com/blog/library-on-horseback/) - Everyone has heard of FDR's New Deal series of programs and projects to get Americans back on their feet during the 1930s Great Depression. Well, there was one special project many may not have heard of except for the people of Kentucky. It was named 'New Deal-funded Pack Horse Library Project'. What it involved was
- [New Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center Opens](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-idaho-falls-familysearch-center-opens/) - FamilySearch has announced the reopening of its newly renovated Idaho Falls FamilySearch Center. Located at 750 West Elva Street, the free service will introduce guests to a world of fun, interactive, personal and family discoveries. From life-sized interactive experiences, to home video conversation equipment, a recording room, access to personal help and billions of online
- [Descendants of Witches Want Ancestors Cleared](https://www.familytree.com/blog/descendants-of-witches-want-ancestors-cleared/) - In 2020, Alse C. Freeman used Ancestry.com to dig into genealogical information about one of her ancestors. Hartford Current reported that Alse C. Freeman’s search confirmed what her family members had told her - Freeman’s nine-times great-grandmother was Alse Young of Windsor, the first person ever hanged for witchcraft in the American Colonies. Alse Freeman
- [Our Ancestors' Slang of the 1940s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/our-ancestors-slang-of-the-1940s/) - The early 1940s were the world war years, fighting for the homefront. There would be many different and unusual slang phrases developed. After the end of the war, a new era, of families settling down and the beginning of 'baby boomers'. Here are some of those 1940s slang words, ones that your parents and grandparent
- [RootsTech 2023 Will Include Online And In-Person Event](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-2023-will-include-online-and-in-person-event/) - RootsTech, the world’s largest family history gathering is back in 2023 with an in-person event in Salt Lake City to complement its massive online conference. Mark your calendars for March 2-4, 2023, to join millions of virtual and in-person attendees for inspiring keynote addresses, instructive classes, innovative technologies, and most of all, the ability to
- [New 23andMe Report on Rosacea](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-23andme-report-on-rosacea/) - 23andMe released a new report Powered by 23andMe Research on Rosacea for 23andMe+ members. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that typically affects the central parts of the face. It is commonly characterized by flushing, redness, and visible blood vessels, but symptoms can vary; some individuals experience irritation or inflammation of the eyes or eyelids,
- [MyHeritage Updated Theory of Family Relativity](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-theory-of-family-relativity/) - MyHeritage is excited to share that they just completed an additional update to the data for their ultimate genetic genealogy tool, Theory of Family Relativity. Theory of Family Relativity can save you countless hours of work figuring out how you might be related to your DNA Matches. It pulls together billions of data points from
- [Transcontinental Railroad](https://www.familytree.com/blog/transcontinental-railroad/) - You can assume for sure that many of your ancestors, even from decades ago, traveled on the railroad- short distances or long distances. With the development of the steam engine in the United States in 1830 with most of its use in the years to come in areas east of the Missouri Territory. But this
- [Popular Family Activities During Depression Years of 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/popular-family-activities-during-depression-years-of-1930s/) - Sometimes the era of the Great Depression – 1930s are shown as depressing for families, even your ancestors of that era. But it turns out there were many activities that adults and children found joy and a good time in. Here are a few. With radios available, people liked listening to sports and news, as
- [Ancestors Who Operated a Linotype Machine](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestors-who-operated-a-linotype-machine/) - You may have had ancestors who operated a 'Linotype Machine' for a hometown newspaper, posters or a magazine company. It was a way to have print on paper done easier and quicker. Starting in the late 19th century, lines in newspapers and magazines were often created with a linotype machine. The linotype machine was revolutionary
- [A Look at Details in 1950s Census](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-look-at-details-in-1950s-census/) - Yes, it is great the US Federal Census is now available. Especially now we can find family and friends we knew or are still living. Yet there is one special item on that 1950 census you should not overlook. During that year's census taking, the enumerators were told to make notes of unusual entries or
- [Soldiers' Life during American Revolutionary War](https://www.familytree.com/blog/soldiers-life-during-american-revolutionary-war/) - If on your family tree you were able to trace the lineage of an ancestor who lived during the start of the American Revolutionary War – 1776 to its conclusion of 1783, here is some information of life during those times would have been like – especially those who served in the milita. Some who
- [Some Crazy Ladies' Clothing Styles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/some-crazy-ladies-clothing-styles/) - Bloomer Suits - named after the women's rights activist Amelia Bloomer, emerged during the 1850s, as a more comfortable alternative to other trendy fashion items of the era. They featured baggy trousers worn under a knee-length skirt with a vest. While bloomer suits weren't necessarily bad for women’s health, they could’ve had a negative impact
- [Kitchen Sink by a Window](https://www.familytree.com/blog/kitchen-sink-by-a-window/) - Think about it, don't most home kitchens have the sink right by an outside window? How did that happen? Well, kitchen sinks have traditionally been placed under the window is obviously, that is an outside wall. Using as short a waste pipe as possible from the sink to the drains is not only the most
- [Slang of the 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slang-of-the-1930s/) - If you or your ancestors grew up in the 1930s – the era of the Great Depression, some of the following slang words will be well known. The word 'Bingo' was introducted in the mid-1930s. The game of Bingo was invented in 1929, but Bingo halls didn’t become popular until the 1930s after the Great
- [The Fun Hula Hoop](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-fun-hula-hoop/) - The Wham-O company did invent the hula hoop, but they adapted it from a manner of play popular on another continent. Hoops twirled around the waist by swiveling the hips and were popular toys for centuries in other locations and cultures. In Native American rituals, they were used for symbolic purposes to tell a story.
- [Ice Cream](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ice-cream/) - The consumption of ice cream in America dates back to the mid-1700s. The first official account of ice cream in the New World comes from a letter written in 1744 by a guest of Maryland Governor William Bladen. The first advertisement for ice cream in this country appeared in the New York Gazette on May
- [Roller-Rinks Over the Decades](https://www.familytree.com/blog/roller-rinks-over-the-decades/) - This popular indoor activity started in the 1880s. People had fun skating on wooden floors and meeting up with friends. Buildings or skating rinks were found in small towns, and large cities, a great place to enjoy one's self. Roller skating became an appropriate activity for men and women to do together, allowing young Victorian
- [Slang Words Your Ancestors Used in 1920s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slang-words-your-ancestors-used-in-1920s/) - Slang words have always been popular throughout the decades. It is great to see what some of those slang or special phrases existed used by your ancestors. Note many of the terms are still used today. Here are some for the 1920 – the Roaring Twenties: Plastered – being drunk or totally intoxicated Baloney –
- [Gone – NYC Phone Booths](https://www.familytree.com/blog/gone-nyc-phone-booths/) - Payphones – those public phones once found on every corner and store in any town or city. It was inventor William Gray and developer George A. Long who were both responsible for the very first payphone installation at a Hartford, Connecticut bank in 1889. This great new convenience would increase to 81,000 payphones across the
- [Entertaining Military Troops](https://www.familytree.com/blog/entertaining-military-troops/) - Just about all of us have a family member who served in some form during World War 2 (1941-1945). One item many of our ancestors remember was when entertainment came to where they were stationed to help brighten their day. It did help bolster their morale while so far from home. It was during World
- [Inventions that Benefited Your Ancestors in the 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/inventions-that-benefited-your-ancestors-in-the-1930s/) - Yes, the 1930s were defined because the United States and the world had to deal with the Great Depression of the 1930s. Life was hard for many but there were many events and items that existed in the 1930s that gave pleasure to your ancestors. Include some in your family history. During the 1930s, it
- [23andMe Updated Report for People with Asian Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-updated-report-for-people-with-asian-ancestry/) - 23andMe updated its report on an inherited condition characterized by mild to profound hearing loss. The update to 23andMe’s Nonsyndomic Hearing Loss and Deafness, DFNB1 (GJB1-Related) Carrier Status Report adds six variants that improve the coverage of the test for people with East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian ancestry. “We are extremely excited about
- [Beyond 2022 Creates a Virtual Record of Ireland](https://www.familytree.com/blog/beyond-2022-creates-a-virtual-record-of-ireland/) - Beyond 2022 is an all-island and international collaborative research project working to create a virtual reconstruction of the Public Record Office of Ireland, which was destroyed in the opening engagement of the Civil War on June 30th, 1922. The ‘Record Treasury’ at the Public Record Office of Ireland stored seven centuries of Irish records dating
- [The Lavender Scare May Have Affected Your Relatives](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-lavender-scare-may-have-affected-your-relatives/) - The National Archives posted an article titled “These People Are Frightened to Death”. It was written by Judith Adkins in 2016. The article is about the Lavender Scare that caused harm to people who who were “in the closet” in the 1940s. Some of your relatives or ancestors may have been negatively affected by this.
- [NIH Study Finds Potential Biomarker for SIDS](https://www.familytree.com/blog/nih-study-finds-potential-biomarker-for-sids/) - A study was published on the National Library of Medicine website that was titled: “Butyrylcholinerase is a potential biomarker for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome”. The study was undertaken to evaluate BChE activity in infants and young children who had died from SIDS. Mayo Clinic explains that Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during
- [Teenage Fads of Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/teenage-fads-of-years-ago/) - The 20th Century is known for teenager fads – when young people in their teens loved to try new and adventurous things. Here are a few examples over the years that you or an ancestor did as a teen. In the 1910s the newest personal item was the Kodak or Brownie camera. Especially girls loved
- [Lucite Jewelry Styles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/lucite-jewelry-styles/) - A very popular material for fashion jewelry starting in the 1930s was 'Lucite'. So you may have examples of such jewelry handed down or know which ancestors loved wearing this style. Lucite is an acrylic resin created by DuPont in 1937. It is a very lightweight material and inexpensive to make compared to other plastic
- [MyHeritage Updated Their Census Helper](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-their-census-helper/) - Just before the release of the 1950 U.S. Census in April 2022, MyHeritage released the Census Helper, a tool that scans your family tree and complies list of your relatives who are very likely to be found in census records. In the initial release the Census Helper calculated a list of family members to find
- [Life in U.S. in the 1970s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/life-in-u-s-in-the-1970s/) - From the early 1970s to now in 2022, it has been half a century. You or many of your relatives and ancestors lived during those years. Some of the common items people used or had included: free-standing pay phones with rotary dials in stores, gasoline stations, and street corners. There was no 911 emergency service
- [FamilySearch Webinars For June 2022](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-webinars-for-june-2022/) - Enjoy free genealogy webinars in June 2022 provided by the FamilySearch Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. This month’s impressive line-up of online classes includes a 2-day series on Welsh genealogy, two specific classes on Chinese research, one session for Spanish speakers entitled La Investigación genealógica en Sudamérica Sur [Genealogical Research in South
- [23andMe Has A Study About Long COVID](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-has-a-study-about-long-covid/) - In what is among the largest studies of long COVID to date, researchers at 23andMe confirm that it disproportionately impacts women, and being diagnosed with depression or anxiety is associated with more than a two-fold increase in risk for the condition. The study also found that about half of those with persistent symptoms are experiencing them
- [Things Your Great Grandparents Had You Don't](https://www.familytree.com/blog/things-your-great-grandparents-had-you-dont/) - Today we think of our ancestors as not having the modern advantages such as hot water, electricity, central heating and instant messaging with a computer. Rather they did have their own advantages not seen today. One common advantage was that many generations lived in the same house or next to each other. This provided additional
- [Barbie Fashion](https://www.familytree.com/blog/barbie-fashion/) - One special toy for girls for decades has been the doll 'Barbie'. It was started by Mattel in March 1959 and was designed by Ruth Handler. One item many people may not have known that the full name for Barbie is Barbara Millicent Roberts and she is 11 1/2 inches tall. Barbie was named after
- [These Jobs No Longer Exist](https://www.familytree.com/blog/these-jobs-no-longer-exist/) - As you go through US Federal or state census records you will come across jobs held by your ancestors that just do not exist any longer in America. So here is a look at some such jobs gone forever. Gandy Dancer is a slang term used for early railroad workers. Before machines became capable of
- [Memorial Day – May 30, 2022](https://www.familytree.com/blog/memorial-day-may-31/) - This is a Federal holiday in the United States. The purpose is to mourn the U. S. military personnel who have died while serving in the military branches. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. In prior years, from 1868 to 1970 Memorial Day was always on May 30th. After the end
- [Oldest Standing House in NYC](https://www.familytree.com/blog/oldest-standing-house-in-nyc/) - It may be hard to believe in New York City, still, today is the Wyckoff House, which is currently the oldest standing building. It dates back to at least 1652 and was occupied by the Wyckoff family for centuries. Imagine, only a few decades after the Pilgrims, English settlers, who came to North America on
- [Nursery Rhymes Meanings](https://www.familytree.com/blog/nursery-rhymes-meanings/) - Traditional nursery rhymes have been a part of our growing years and especially for our grandparents and other members of the family tree for decades. Sometimes it is good to re-examine the meaning of these traditional nursery rhymes. Many vintage nursery rhymes go back to England, even during the Middle Ages (500 AD to 1500
- [Lucky Penny Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/lucky-penny-day/) - A children's rhyme about the humble one-cent piece (“Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck”) yet there are some groups who want to eliminate the penny from general currency. But note – May 23 is 'Lucky Penny Day'. While it’s true that pennies cost more to produce than they’re
- [Once Popular Given Names](https://www.familytree.com/blog/once-popular-given-names/) - Just like clothing styles, hairstyles, homes, – things do go out of style over a period of time. This is true of given names. For both females and males, some names were super popular for different reasons to name a baby and today, that name is hardly used for a newborn. Yet, as you do
- [All Ancestors Have a Story – Every Voice Matters](https://www.familytree.com/blog/all-ancestors-have-a-story-every-voice-matters/) - We work on our Family Tree and do try to learn as much as possible about each individual. The individuals on our trees, we identify with them, get to know them and try to piece together their stories, whether they are cut short by tragedy or they live to a ripe old age. These ancestors
- [Painting Your Nails](https://www.familytree.com/blog/painting-your-nails/) - Everyone remembers when they first had fingernail polish on their nails. Some parents may have forbidden it, and others allowed it at an early age. What is your experience? The practice of adding color to one's nails could go back thousands of years. The Chinese used bold colors on their nails made out of beeswax,
- [Remembering Childhood Toys](https://www.familytree.com/blog/remembering-childhood-toys/) - There were many childhood toys produced for the 'Boomer Generation” of the late 1940s into the 1950s and early 1960s. Here are a few. See how many you remember or that your parents had as kids. The Magic 8 Ball – Since the 1950s, the Magic 8 Ball has been a consistent source of advice
- [Purdue University Announces TS Genetics Study](https://www.familytree.com/blog/purdue-university-announces-ts-genetics-study/) - Researchers at Purdue University have been working to find a cure for Tourette syndrome since the neurological disorder was first documented in 1885. Purdue University’s progress in that work in recent years is now being rewarded with a $2.6 million grant from the National Institute of Mental Health for further TS research. Mayo Clinic explains
- [Bill To Protect African American Graves Failed](https://www.familytree.com/blog/bill-to-protect-african-american-graves-failed/) - The Black Heritage Trail website provides information about the African Burial Ground Memorial. It is located on Chestnut Street in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The cemetery was actively used into the late 1700s, when the area west of Chestnut Street was part of the undeveloped outskirts of Portsmouth. As the town flourished and developed into the early
- [Things Women Couldn't Do Before 1971](https://www.familytree.com/blog/things-women-couldnt-do-before-1971/) - Every so often, something is posted on social media that gets reposted or retweeted because people think that it is true. Often, the original source of that information is unknown. Recently, someone put a post on Facebook about things that women could not do in 1971. What was true? What was false? USA Today a fact
- [Talequah Public Library Has Genealogy Tools](https://www.familytree.com/blog/talequah-public-library-has-genealogy-tools/) - Tahlequah Public Library is part of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System, a multi-county organization providing public library service through fifteen libraries in six counties, including Cherokee County. Tahlequah Public Library has access to resources through the Eastern Oklahoma Library System. The Tahlequah Public Library hosts technology-driven classes every fourth Tuesday of the month. As an
- [Things No Longer Done in a Kitchen](https://www.familytree.com/blog/things-no-longer-done-in-a-kitchen/) - Cooking and preparing meals really has changed over the decades. You might recall some of these vintage things done in the kitchen that are just not done anymore. Baking food items, many times those items then had to cool. Today a cooling rack might be used but your ancestors usually had their baked goods cooled
- [Clothing Styles of Our Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/clothing-styles-of-our-ancestors/) - Everyone loves viewing vintage photos of our ancestors to not only see what they looked like but also their clothing styles. Some examples of fashion styles follow: Women wore a corset under their dress and around their wrist to pull in their wrist 1-2 inches. It was fashionable to have a silhouette figure of an
- [Playing Cards](https://www.familytree.com/blog/playing-cards/) - Playing Cards are a global fun game whether it is Gin Rummy, Old Maid, War or a high bank poker game, cards have been popular for years. The cards are standard size and design now but they have changed over the years. It is estimated playing cards came about during the late 1300s and early
- [Mother's Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mothers-day/) - Anna Jarvis originated Mother's Day when, on May 12, 1907, she held a memorial service at her late mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia. In 1914, Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation designating Mother's Day, held on the second Sunday in May, as a national holiday to honor mothers. Although Jarvis, who started Mother's Day as
- [Parkinson Foundation Expands Free At-Home Genetic Testing](https://www.familytree.com/blog/parkinson-foundation-expands-free-at-home-genetic-testing/) - The Parkinson Foundation is expanding its free genetic testing initiative in an effort to connect a broader and more diverse set of candidates to clinical trials that could lead to future treatments. Its project, PD GENEration: Mapping Future of Parkinson’s Disease, now has 23 actively enrolling participant sites in addition to ongoing at-home testing, the organization
- [Six Million U.S. Adults Identify as Afro-Latino](https://www.familytree.com/blog/six-million-u-s-adults-identify-as-afro-latino/) - The Pew Research Center posted information titled: "About 6 million U.S. adults identify as Afro-Latino". The Pew Research Center states that this information was gathered in a different approach than that of the U.S. Census Bureau sources. Afro-Latino identity is a distinct one, with deep roots in colonial Latin America. As a result, it can
- [23andMe Acquired Lemonaid Health](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-acquired-lemonaid-health/) - 23andMe announced another step toward unlocking the power of genetic health information. 23andMe acquired Lemonaid Health, a telemedicine company, last fall. Instead of being treated for an illness, most of us would prefer to avoid getting sick in the first place. But in large measure, our health care system isn’t geared for that. It’s quite
- [Diseases and Vaccines of the 1920s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/diseases-and-vaccines-of-the-1920s/) - You might not have known but there were many diseases and illnesses during the 1920s that could have affected an ancestor of yours. One especially bad was the typhoid epidemic. It was affecting the population in areas in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California in 1927. Besides typhoid, children were hit with infantile paralysis (polio), meningitis,
- [Birth Certificates](https://www.familytree.com/blog/birth-certificates/) - Having official birth certificates is a fairly new concept. Years ago, writing in the date and name of a baby born to the family was done in the family Bible on a special page. As government forms and requirements increase an official document of one's birth became necessary. This was especially true as 'child labor'
- [Traveling the Oregon Trail](https://www.familytree.com/blog/traveling-the-oregon-trail/) - Many of our ancestors traveled west, some just to the Indiana-Ohio territories, others to Missouri, to the Dakotas and some all the way to Oregon on the west coast. People traveling to Oregon came from many locations, the New England states, the southern states or areas of Tennessee and Kentucky, but took the established trail
- [Use of Snuff](https://www.familytree.com/blog/use-of-snuff/) - When one looks at the beginnings of tobacco (1600s into 1700s) from the early Americas, it was grown and exported to Europe. But for years tobacco was not smoked as cigarettes. It was used in different ways, such as in a pipe or later a cigar but what was really popular was using tobacco as
- [Crayola Crayons](https://www.familytree.com/blog/crayola-crayons/) - A favorite of youngsters during the 20th century and into the 21st century has been Crayola Crayons. The basic colors first started off for Crayola were red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, brown, and black. However, it did not remain just 8 colors, more varieties were added over the decades – some 120 different colors
- [School Days of Long Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/school-days-of-long-ago/) - Many behaviors, activities and methods have changed in the classroom over the decades. The schooling your grandparents got is quite different, especially compared to elementary classes today. The classic light punishment for passing notes or talking out of turn was getting a casual hit with a ruler on the hand. Not done anymore. Helping around
- [Beauty Myths](https://www.familytree.com/blog/beauty-myths/) - Our female ancestors had many routines as far as their beauty and upkeep they followed. You might remember your mother or grandmother doing some of these beauty tips. Brushing your hair before bedtime at least 100 times for shiny and healthy hair. As it turns out ladies do not need to brush their hair that
- [Your Ancestors Mail Service - The Pony Express](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-mail-service-the-pony-express/) - America was expanding as our ancestors started moving westward in the 1840s. The only major problem was getting goods and products along with mail to these western outposts. If things were sent from the east to the west using a steamship it would be months arriving and then additional time to get to the family
- [Heirloom Jewelry Boxes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/heirloom-jewelry-boxes/) - Most of our female ancestors had some form of a container or box to place their jewelry, even if they only had a couple of pieces. Many people in recent years have loved to collect some of the vintage jewelry boxes used years ago. Especially popular are vintage jewelry boxes; some are hand-carved, others musical,
- [Apple Cider](https://www.familytree.com/blog/apple-cider/) - For the early settlers of the 1600s and 1700s to America, there was not always clean safe water to drink. Many instead turned to beer, such as the Pilgrims but it was difficult to grow wheat, rye and barley for brewing the beer. Another early English settler's beverage was cider. With apples growing very well
- [Ancestry Introduces SideView for Greater DNA Insights](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-introduces-sideview-for-greater-dna-insights/) - Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, unveiled SideView technology, a first-of-its-kind scientific innovation that separates DNA into parental sides giving AncestryDNA customers new insights into which side of the family they inherited their genetics from. With more than 20 million people in its growing consumer DNA network, Ancestry is the first
- [The 2020 Census Was Undercounted](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-2020-census-was-undercounted/) - In March of 2022, the United States Census Bureau website released results from two analyses about the quality of the 2020 Census counts. One analysis was from the Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) and the other was from the Demographic Analysis Estimates (DA). Both studies estimated how well the 2020 Census counted everyone in the nation and in
- [Ancestry's AI Helped Process 1950 Census](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrys-ai-helped-process-1950-census/) - On April 1, 2022 the 1950 U.S. Census was released and Ancestry has been working around the clock to create over 150 million searchable records, state-by-state using their new AI handwriting recognition technology. Ancestry is excited to announce that just 9 days later, all states have been processed - the next step in enabling users
- [23andMe New Study on Depression and Bipolar Disorder](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-new-study-on-depression-and-bipolar-disorder/) - A 23andMe study published in April of 2022 provides insight into the cause and overlapping genetics of two mental health disorders - depression and bipolar disorder. The National institutes of Health estimates that more than 16 million Americans are affected by depression each year, while nearly 6 million Americans have bipolar disorder. Genetics and environmental
- [Easter Bunny](https://www.familytree.com/blog/easter-bunny/) - A song by Gene Autry became famous in 1950 titled “Peter Cottontail” reminded kids of the Easter Bunny and all the candy he could bring to each child. It started with civilizations who may well have celebrated the onset of warmer spring weather by hailing hares, eggs, or other emblems of fertility. First popular in
- [Easter Traditions](https://www.familytree.com/blog/easter-traditions/) - Family Easter traditions have varied over the decades. For most people today remember when they were youngsters, there were Easter egg hunts to the Easter baskets to a new outfits to wear to church to the big family dinner as their family traditions. A popular Easter item was the Chocolate Bunnies. The favorite thing for
- [Survey: Half of Americans Can't Name All Four Grandparents](https://www.familytree.com/blog/survey-half-of-americans-cant-name-all-four-grandparents/) - A new survey from Ancestry, the leader in family history, found more than half (53%) of Americans can’t name all four grandparents - demonstrating a knowledge gap in key information about more recent family history. Released every 10 years, census records are one of the most valuable ways people can learn about their family’s past,
- [California is Working on Reparations](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-is-working-on-reparations/) - California has been working on a way to provide reparations for African Americans. This effort began in 2020, when Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation giving special consideration to Black Americans. The legislation, which was authored by former Assemblymember Shirley Weber, called for the creation of a task force that would study and develop reparations proposals for
- [MyHeritage Publishes 1950 U.S. Census](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-2/) - MyHeritage announced that they have published an image-only collection of the 1950 U.S. Census, 72 years after the enumeration was initiated - and it is now available for you to search for FREE! The census provides fascinating details about the lives of the 150 million Americans living in the U.S. and its territories from 1940
- [1960s Peace Symbol](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1960s-peace-symbol/) - The beginnings of well-known 'Peace Symbol' had its beginnings in 1958 by an anti-nuclear arms activist named Gerald Holtom, who was with the British Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in the United Kingdom. Holtom overlapped two symbols and surrounded them with a circle. The symbols were for 'N' – an inverted V shape and 'D' –
- [Drive-In Theatres](https://www.familytree.com/blog/drive-in-theatres/) - Everyone remembers drive-in theatres, a few are still even operated across America today. The beginning of drive-in theatres was in Las Crusces, New Mexico on April 23, 1915. The location was an outdoor auditorium with seating for 700 but they also allowed cars to park on the grounds and view the movie “Bags of Gold'
- [Easter Hat Traditions](https://www.familytree.com/blog/easter-hat-traditions/) - Our female ancestors always wore hats, styles that changed over the decades. Since about the 1970s and 1980s it has been much less a fashion statement for women to wear hats. One very traditional hat our female ancestors loved wearing was their finest 'Easter hat or bonnet', usually a nice new one worn to the
- [A Barber's Pole](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-barbers-pole/) - It was a fact that back in the 1500s and earlier the large majority of people living across Europe could not read or write. So a business or shop had a problem with how to make a sign so the public knew what goods, products and services they offered. So many shopkeepers hung a metal
- [1950 Census – How It was Done in 1950](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1950-census-how-it-was-done-in-1950/) - The official date for the Federal census in 1950 was April 1st. But no way could all households be contacted in one single day. Instead, it took a full month. There were about 140,000 census enumerators (census takers) employed during April 1950 to go across the nation during April of 1950. They went to households,
- [April Fools' Day – April 1st](https://www.familytree.com/blog/april-fools-day-april-1st/) - This one day of the year has become the day you 'trust NO ONE' They will try to play a trick on you. Going back to Roman times, at the end of March. During a holiday called Hilaria, people participated in all kinds of games, processions, and masquerades. One of the most popular activities was
- [Cost of Items in 1950](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cost-of-items-in-1950/) - With the 1950 Federal Census becoming available soon, it would be interesting to see the average cost of household items that your ancestors / relatives paid 72 years ago. The average cost of a gallon of gasoline was 27 cents. An average new car would cost $1,300 and $1,500. One night at a hotel was
- [Sayings Referring to Clothing](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sayings-referring-to-clothing/) - Many of your ancestors used words or phrases related to their clothing. It is interesting to recall these terms and what they meant. It would be good to include a few in your family history. There is the phrase 'fancy pants'. This started as an advertisement from Maine in the 1840s that referred to “fancy”
- [Fruit Salad Jewelry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/fruit-salad-jewelry/) - For years women wore matched sets of earrings, brooch or bracelet, and necklace. Then there was the trend of being bold, bright and colorful in the jewelry. Some of this bold style of using colorful fruit started in the 1890s. Then in the 1930s the style became very popular because Carmen Miranda the famous singer,
- [Use of Middle Names](https://www.familytree.com/blog/use-of-middle-names/) - When did the use of giving a baby a 'middle name' begin? It may have started in ancient Rome (yet not universally across the Roman Empire) when males were given three names., There was the family name, a personal first name and then a nickname, one of which had been passed from father to son.
- [Basic Keyboard Shortcuts](https://www.familytree.com/blog/basic-keyboard-shortcuts/) - We all use a computer keyboard, especially for our family history research, but knowing some keyboard shortcuts can make the work easier. One of the most useful and easy shortcuts is for copying and pasting text in your document. Highlight what you want to copy by placing your cursor at the beginning of what is
- [Morton Salt Logo](https://www.familytree.com/blog/morton-salt-logo/) - Everyone recognizes the little girl with her umbrella in one hand and an upturned container of salt. This special logo of the Morton Salt Company has been around for more than 100 years. The Morton Salt Company started in Chicago in the 1800s and was originally called Richmond & Company. In 1889, a man named
- [US Census Available 72 years](https://www.familytree.com/blog/us-census-available-72-years/) - Due to Federal law, the Federal US Census has the “72-year' rile. It states that personal information on those listed in a census can not be publicly viewed by the public after the census was taken for 72 years. The reason: is to protect the privacy of the individuals on that census and their families.
- [Everyone's Favorite – Chocolate](https://www.familytree.com/blog/everyones-favorite-chocolate/) - Doesn't matter if it is white, milk or dark chocolate, everyone loved chocolate. Beginning with the cacao bean (the source of chocolate). It was first a drink form with various sweetness levels. It would be decades before the chocolate of today would emerge. It began with the Native Americans, the Aztecs of Central America. They
- [Murano Glass](https://www.familytree.com/blog/murano-glass/) - This is a very special type of glass with wonderful designs that origins from Murano / Venice, Italy. It has remained for centuries a true art form, handmade (not machines). Some traditional styles that are most recognizable are goldstone, which looks like bits of gold floating in stone, and millefiori, which means “a thousand flowers”
- [How Come Celebrating Birthdays with a Cake?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-come-celebrating-birthdays-with-a-cake/) - A long-standing tradition is celebrating birthdays with a 'birthday cake.' The ancient Romans did celebrate high-status men's birthdays with cakes made from nuts, honey, flour and yeast. They were very much an indulgence but not at all sweet. No ancient Roman women's birthdays were celebrated with any type of cake. During the 1700s, in Germany
- [Classic Children's Games](https://www.familytree.com/blog/classic-childrens-games/) - We can all remember the childhood games we played outside and that would also apply to our ancestors, no matter how long ago it occurred. The game of Dodgeball was done during recess at school and in any neighborhood playgrounds. It began as a general free-for-all-ball throwing game. Of course, there was a dangerous element
- [Old-Fashion Manners](https://www.familytree.com/blog/old-fashion-manners/) - No matter when your ancestors grew up, they more than likely were taught what was considered 'Good Manners.' You might be surprised at what was considered good manners decades ago. A long-standing sign of good manners was saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'. That still holds true today. Some manners 'lost' over time include: A child
- [Sock Hops](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sock-hops/) - You may not have attended a 'sock hop' but you have heard of them. They first began in 1944 sponsored by the Junior Red Cross to raise money for the relief war effort. For a small of charge, those attending had a night of good dancing but each person wearing just their socks since the
- [Love Token Coins](https://www.familytree.com/blog/love-token-coins/) - It was a tradition of years ago, when someone would be away from their loved ones for any length of time, a coin token was given, as a reminder. Also for special occasions such as births and weddings, a token coin was given. Many of the coins were also engraved marking what the event or
- [Having Modern Mirrors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/having-modern-mirrors/) - So many items we today take for granted. Our ancestors may not have some of the things we can hardly live without. One is, having a modern mirror, so when a man shaves or a lady does her hair or make-up, they each see themselves. The modern mirror was not invented until 1835. So any
- [Soda Shops](https://www.familytree.com/blog/soda-shops/) - During the late 1880s, having a fizzy carbonated water drink became quite popular. When Coca-Cola began in 1886 by an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton, he created a distinctive tasting soft drink sold in pharmacies (for one's health) and in apothecaries (a form of a drug store). By the beginning of the 1900s, a
- [Dance Cards](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dance-cards/) - This is an activity once very acceptable and now long forgotten – using dance cards. Young people before there was acceptable individual dating, socialized in groups sponsored by older adult friends, family relatives or parents. Men and ladies were able to socialize at dances, to mingle, with everyone watching of course. It became acceptable for
- [What Were Newspapers Used for Besides Reading?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-were-newspapers-used-for-besides-reading/) - The daily print newspaper to the home has been popular for decades. But that is changing across the U. S. More people get the daily 'newspaper' as the digital edition on their smartphone, laptop or computer. When people did get a daily newspaper, it was read but it was also used around the house. Newspapers
- [Why Did Royal China Become Popular?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/why-did-royal-china-become-popular/) - Most families have had nice dinnerware (dishes) used at Christmas time or guests for dinner. Long-time popular chinaware was 'Royal China'. It was manufactured in Sebring, Ohio. They featured quaint patterns with a nostalgic appeal to people in the 1930s well into the 1960s. In the 1930s most families could not afford large purchases of
- ['Dutch' Doors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dutch-doors/) - The idea of this style of 'Dutch Doors' for a home had its beginning with the barns of farmers in the Netherlands in the 1600s, basically, it was a two-door system which seemed to work well to keep animals from passing through while also allowing some light and air to come into the barn. This
- [Glass Telephone Insulators](https://www.familytree.com/blog/glass-telephone-insulators/) - There just might be some glass telephone insulators that have been handed down as heirlooms or nicely displayed in a cabinet of a relative. But did you really know what you are looking at? With the telephone and poles with their wires across miles of areas for decades, they help provide telephone service. Up until
- [The Use of 'Mother of Pearl'](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-use-of-mother-of-pearl/) - Most everyone is familiar with pearls, those gems from nature (developed inside an oyster shell). However, 'Mother of Pearl' or Nacre (derived from the Arabic word for shell, “naqqarah”) is the organic, iridescent material that makes up the inside lining of various mollusks’ shells, such as oysters, mussels and abalone. The outer layer of a
- [Advantages of Using the Telegraph](https://www.familytree.com/blog/advantages-of-using-the-telegraph/) - Communication over distances for our ancestors was not easy. Even sending a letter was not the easiest or quickest method. With the development of the electronic version of the telegraph and the code system created by Samuel Morse in 1838, a whole new world opened up for communication. It was a series of dots and
- [Must Have Toys](https://www.familytree.com/blog/must-have-toys/) - It is interesting to look back at what toys were most popular with children. Not speaking of mass-manufactured toys like a Barbie doll, but homemade toys especially between 1820 and 1900, those favored by your grandparents, gr grandparents or gr gr grandparents. In the 1840s, marbles were very popular. They were also used as toys
- [Inventions of American Native Indians](https://www.familytree.com/blog/inventions-of-american-native-indians/) - What has made modern life a bit easier comes from inventions. Yet, you might not realize the variety of individuals who have contributed their ideas to make life easier. That includes American Natives, of which you just might have a percentage of Native DNA. One example is the 'kayak boats.' Made of wood these small
- [Early Hospital Births were Cheap](https://www.familytree.com/blog/early-hospital-births-were-cheap/) - If you found or had located hospital bills for the birth of children from decades ago. Examining them can be amazing. In a look years ago the hospital bills for births were much lower. An example, in the 1950s with birth and multiple days stay the cost after insurance was about $10.75 and that included
- [Flame Glass](https://www.familytree.com/blog/flame-glass/) - Over the decades there have been many different types of decorative glass pieces, many handed down in the families. One other type is known as 'Flame Glass.' They were tall vases in vibrant colors, oddly shaped ashtrays, and exotic-looking bottles and vases. Flame glass was popular in the 1960s with its unique designs. The pieces
- [Advice to Newlyweds in the Early 1900s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/advice-to-newlyweds-in-the-early-1900s/) - If you had grandparents or great grandparents (also aunts-uncles and great aunts and uncles) who married around 1900 (1895-1910) it appears man needed some guidance about being newly married. Here are some of the advice suggested to newlyweds in and around the early 1900s. It appears young ladies and men who had never married before
- [Wizard of OZ](https://www.familytree.com/blog/wizard-of-oz/) - The book first in 1900 “The Wonderful World of Oz” and later the 1939 movie, “The Wizard of Oz” are treasured by young and old. Your ancestors for sure have watched the movie more than once. Here are a few interesting backstory items about the making of the book. The book was written by L.
- [Toys of the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/toys-of-the-1950s/) - It was said that children of the 1950s were spoiled, parents getting them anything they wanted, especially if it was featured on TV, in a comic book or in the stores. Here is a sampling of the toys of the 1950s that you had, our your children, maybe even your grandparents. Make note, it was
- [Misleading Terms for Things Your Ancestors Knew](https://www.familytree.com/blog/misleading-terms-for-things-your-ancestors-knew/) - There are several phrases and terms for events and items your ancestors knew very well. Today the phrase is still here but can mean something different. Think of the term 'Trailers' as the preview of upcoming movies in a theater show before the main movie film starts. Your ancestors knew trailers at the end of
- [Popularity of Bicycles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/popularity-of-bicycles/) - The bicycle first gained mass popularity in the 1890s, when the “safety” bicycle replaced its perilous, giant-wheeled predecessor. While automobiles gave bicycles strong competition, manufacturers quickly pivoted and began making children’s bicycles after the end of World War I (about 1919). Schwinn’s balloon-tired Excelsior model debuted in 1933 and remained one of the most popular
- [New Items First Shown in 1893 World's Fair](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-items-first-shown-in-1893-worlds-fair/) - The early World Fairs have been placed to showcase the newest innovations and inventions to all audiences. There was always a variety of the newest foods, items, fun activities, etc to interest the public. This was especially true of the 1893 Fair held in Chicago, often referred to as the fair that changed America. Some
- [Toilets in the Basement](https://www.familytree.com/blog/toilets-in-the-basement/) - You just might recall seeing in a relative's older home, in the basement, a toilet, all be itself, no walls around it, no sink, just the toilet. Such basement toilets have gotten the name 'Pittsburgh Potties.' Some were placed in homes of families living in western Pennsylvania. It was thought that Pittsburgh known as the
- [Old TVs Now Used for Cats](https://www.familytree.com/blog/old-tvs-now-used-for-cats/) - The big cabinets for the television set of the 1950s-1970s were an important item in any home decades ago. You may well remember the family's first TV set in black and white and remember even better the first color TV set – wow, that was great to have. But with the big wall screens, there
- [Family Favorite – Potato Chips](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-favorite-potato-chips/) - It seems like potato chips have been around forever. Well, they do date back some 169 years in America. The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum, born in 1824. He was a Native American/African American chef at the Moon Lake Lodge resort in Saratoga Springs, New York. French fries were quite popular
- [Unusual Features of Old Homes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/unusual-features-of-old-homes/) - You may have grown up in a vintage older home that had special features not found in more modern homes. Here are some examples, see if you or your parents or other relatives had such touches in their homes. In the early decades of the 20th century, a special new feature was to have a
- [Fruit Fashions of the Early 1960s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/fruit-fashions-of-the-early-1960s/) - It was in the early 1940s that the singer, dancer, actress, Carmen Miranda made waves with her fruit cap piled high with berries and bananas in the musical 'The Gang’s All Here' and it later became her trademark costume. But in the early 1960s, fashion designers, started by Charles W. Davis, began creating lady's dresses,
- [Polly Pocket Toy](https://www.familytree.com/blog/polly-pocket-toy/) - The original tiny sets of Polly Pocket Toys were sold for less than a decade, first licensed by small toy company Bluebird in England. The Bluebird company was founded in 1980 with toy creator Torquil Norman’s genius ideas, the first of which was the plastic lunchbox. The first Polly Pocket was created by Chris Wiggs
- [Early American Skyscraper](https://www.familytree.com/blog/early-american-skyscraper/) - The early skyscraper constructed in Manhattan, New York was named the 'Singer Tower', for the well-known sewing machine company. It was a 612-foot structure, completed in 1908 and the tallest in the world. The architect was Ernest Flagg, with the unique feature of light entering into the center of the skyscraper. He included Old World
- [Changes for Ladies](https://www.familytree.com/blog/changes-for-ladies/) - During each historic period, there have been styles in hair, appearance and clothing that were demanded. So it was difficult for your female ancestors to meet the norm, no matter how much money was in the family. Here are some examples of what females had to go through to be proper for their time frame.
- [Gibson Girls of 1900 – With a Zest for Life](https://www.familytree.com/blog/gibson-girls-of-1900-with-a-zest-for-life/) - You more than likely had female ancestors, aged about 20 years old in 1900. Not all such young ladies, but many took a new look at their life and wanted to be more independent. A new century (20th) and a new 'zest for life' developed. Young women of 1900 were energetic, engaged in their friendships
- [Lollipops](https://www.familytree.com/blog/lollipops/) - The lollipop was created when cavemen collected honey from beehives and ate it off a stick. The ancient Chinese, Arab, and Egyptian peoples ate honey mixed with fruit and nuts off sticks. In the Middle Ages, nobles ate boiled sugar with a stick. Then in 17th century England, an early version of the modern lollipop
- [Old One-Room Schoolhouses](https://www.familytree.com/blog/old-one-room-schoolhouses/) - Many of our ancestors may have attended an old-fashion one-room schoolhouse. Several grades would be in one room with one teacher. Individual desks or a row of desks for the students would have been used. There was a chalkboard on the wall, and some type of stove to keep youngsters warm on cold days. The
- [Men's Shirts](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mens-shirts/) - Very popular at one time were loops on the back of men's shirts. It began sailors in the Navy. They didn’t have closets to hang their shirts in, so they had their clothing fitted with loops so they could just slide it onto a hook on a wall. This was apparently a regular household thing
- [New Year's Eve Traditions Today](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-years-eve-traditions-today/) - New Year's Eve has been either a random night on which everyone agrees to celebrate per the modern Gregorian calendar, OR it's a festive opportunity to have a party, attend a party, toast your loved ones and bid the past year goodbye to welcome the promise of a fresh start. For present times, the years
- [The Parachute Wedding Dress](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-parachute-wedding-dress/) - During World War Two, many American military personnel were trained to jump from an airplane wearing a parachute. There are many photos and videos showing soldiers coming from the sky with their parachutes open – that was especially true with the landing of Americans during D-Day, June 6, 1944 in France. Parachutes were fire-resistant, strong,
- [Christmas Ceramic Trees](https://www.familytree.com/blog/christmas-ceramic-trees/) - This will bring back memories – Ceramic Lighted Christmas Trees. Back to the late 60s or early 70s, you probably remember a ceramic Christmas tree with twinkling lights sitting on your mantle, top of the TV, dining table, or tabletop. Some of those trees even played music. These mass-produced objects were flooding homes, so the
- [Christmas Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/christmas-years-ago/) - Looking at our ancestors who were early pioneer settlers, no matter what decades usually had very simple Christmas celebrations. Children of settlers were often limited to receiving simple gifts, things that in the modern world might not even be considered as gifts at all. For many children, the only gifts they might have gotten were
- [Upside Down Christmas Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/upside-down-christmas-tree/) - The practice of turning a Christmas tree upside down with the wide portion at the top and narrow at the bottom goes back to the 7th century. According to legend, Boniface, a Benedictine monk in Germany used the ‘v’ shape of the fur tree to explain the Trinity to German pagans. The tradition continued into
- [How Safe was the Brooklyn Bridge when Opened in 1883?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-safe-was-the-brooklyn-bridge-when-opened-in-1883/) - There are interesting events related to the opening of the famed Brooklyn Bridge in NYC. The bridge connects downtown Manhattan to downtown Brooklyn and over the years is very famous. Your ancestors may have crossed the Brooklyn Bridge many times. The bridge was originally designed in 1869 by John A. Roebling but was completed by
- [Christmas During the Early 1940s War Years](https://www.familytree.com/blog/christmas-during-the-early-1940s-war-years/) - In the early 1940s, the American home front for Christmases looked a little bit different from how we do things today. For those in Europe, Christmas was rarely a comfort during the war years, which began in 1939. In the United States, starting with lights, wartime meant little or no lights of any type at
- [Cranberry Glass](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cranberry-glass/) - This popular colored glass has been around for centuries, actually going back to the 1600s. This color for glass was discovered by someone mixing a gold coin into molten glass and it produced a cranberry color. It reached great popularity in the 1860s (the time frame of the American Civil War) and continued into the
- [Vintage Christmas Terms](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vintage-christmas-terms/) - There have been some words, terms and phrases used at Christmas time during the decades and even centuries. Some of these may have been used by your ancestors or you might have found them in some writings by your ancestors. Look over the list and see if any might be familiar. The word 'Krampus' referred
- [Hen on Nest Glass](https://www.familytree.com/blog/hen-on-nest-glass/) - You might remember this special item in your parents' or grandparents' house. This unusual glass piece came in many different colors, patterns and sizes. But it was shaped like a hen sitting on a nest and served as a covered dish. It was made of glass. This style came to America from England in the
- [Fruitcake for the Holidays](https://www.familytree.com/blog/fruitcake-for-the-holidays/) - A holiday fruitcake can be the butt of a lot of jokes but this calorie-dense food does have many great attributes. Your ancestors may have been having a fruitcake (either dark or white) for years. The fruitcake we think of today had its beginnings in that format in the Middle Ages in Europe. Those traveling
- [Razor Blades Inside a Home's Walls](https://www.familytree.com/blog/razor-blades-inside-a-homes-walls/) - With the invention of the modern razor with its plastic safety cartridges, people – specifically men – used to shave using the straight-edge razors found in most barbershops at the time. Then, in 1903, Gillette invented the first-ever at-home option for men to do their shaving at home. However, those early disposable razors weren’t quite
- [Ostrich Feathers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ostrich-feathers/) - It might be hard to understand, but during most of the 1800s in America, but a sign of prestige, wealth and social standing was to have many fluffy plumes made of ostrich feathers. These feathers are loose, soft, and smooth, making them special. This was especially the case during a funeral. All the ladies attending
- [The Tradition of Hanging of Christmas Lights](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-tradition-of-hanging-of-christmas-lights/) - As with any tradition, it generally followed year after year. Christmas many traditions have been done by towns, states, nations and families. So how did the tradition of hanging Christmas lights start in America? In late 1880, Thomas Edison was getting ready to secure a patent for the new light bulb and he decided to
- [Dance of the Late 1950s-'The Stroll'](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dance-of-the-late-1950s-the-stroll/) - Anyone who grew up in the late 1950s, knows of this dance, 'The Stroll' which was previewed on the popular 'American Bandstand' TV show in 1957. The new dance had the boys line up on one side of the dance floor, the girls line up on the other side, and one from each group meet
- [Fads Popular by Ancestors of Mid-to-Late 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/fads-popular-by-ancestors-of-mid-to-late-1800s/) - There were in the mid-to-late 1800s many what we today would consider unusual traditions, fads and practices by our ancestors. Here are a few to review. If you located some photos of young children in the family photo album, there was a special reason and an unusual feature. There may have been a large black
- [Traditional Sunday Activities](https://www.familytree.com/blog/traditional-sunday-activities/) - There were several activities the family traditional did every Sunday. Here are a few that would be good to learn more about from any relatives and include in the family history. The first would be going to the family's local church for Sunday services. This may have been followed by taking a Sunday drive to
- [Men Not Wearing Hats](https://www.familytree.com/blog/men-not-wearing-hats/) - You more than likely have photos of most of your male ancestors and they are wearing a hat. The wearing of some style of hat has been a must-wearing apparel for many years. A man didn't think of leaving the house without a hat on. Look at the old movies and TV shows, even those
- [Banned in Boston](https://www.familytree.com/blog/banned-in-boston/) - This phrase 'Banned in Boston' was used from the late 19th century through the mid-20th century, to describe a book, drawing, artwork, play, song, or movie which had been prohibited from distribution or exhibition in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Boston officials had wide authority to ban works featuring "objectionable" content, and often banned works
- [Toasters Made of Oxynide China](https://www.familytree.com/blog/toasters-made-of-oxynide-china/) - OH, how appliances have changed from the days of our ancestors (even grandparents) today. One type forgotten about but which was popular beginning in the 1920s were toasters made of oxynide China, so they could withstand the heat. Using this type of china, the toaster which was electric could be in many colors and patterns.
- [Thanksgiving Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/thanksgiving-day/) - The first Thanksgiving was actually a feast to celebrate the end of the harvest season. The harvest festival lasted four days. The Plymouth Colony did not repeat its harvest celebration in coming years. The idea of a national Thanksgiving began to gain interest in the 18th & 19th centuries in America. It took a while
- [400th Anniversary of Thanksgiving](https://www.familytree.com/blog/400th-anniversary-of-thanksgiving/) - It was in the fall season of 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. During the voyage to America in
- [Ladies Keeping Beautiful in the 1940s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ladies-keeping-beautiful-in-the-1940s/) - There were strict methods of maintaining a lady's beauty during the 1940s. That would be your mother, aunt or grandmother's era. For example, bathing (mostly a bath vs a shower) was done frequently, but many women only washed their hair once or twice a week. But many also only washed their hair once every two
- [Children's Little Golden Books](https://www.familytree.com/blog/childrens-little-golden-books/) - You may have read these classical children's books, or your parents and even grandparents. They proved to be just the right length of words and content to keep a young child – age 3-7 interested. The Little Golden Books were easy to spot with their shiny spines of gold. These books were first published in
- [Ladies and Men Died Due to Fashion Style](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ladies-and-men-died-due-to-fashion-style/) - There have been some of the weirdest and most lethal fashion trends over the decades that ultimately led to the death of many ladies and men. One of the worst was the wearing of the corset – an undergarment of the 1800s, that women always wore. Think of the scene in “Gone with the Wind”
- [Dominoes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dominoes/) - The popular game of Dominoes originated in China in the 1300s. They allow for a variety of games while testing skill and patience. The markings on dominoes are called pips – these originally represented the results of throwing two six-sided dice. However, in the United States today, European dominos are usually played with. These differ
- [Children as Warriors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/children-as-warriors/) - Many youngsters in their childhood have pretended to be warriors, hunters, soldiers, cowboys, etc. Yet, in reality, there were many children who really did serve in the military in some form. Here are some cases, they might be similar to one of your ancestors. In the sailing vessels of long ago, space below deck was
- [Children as Warriors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/children-as-warriors/) - Many youngsters in their childhood have pretended to be warriors, hunters, soldiers, cowboys, etc. Yet, in reality, there were many children who really did serve in the military in some form. Here are some cases, they might be similar to one of your ancestors. In the sailing vessels of long ago, space below deck was
- [1920s – New and Exciting](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1920s-new-and-exciting/) - As you work on your family tree, remember it is NOT just about collecting names, dates and places – it is also your ancestors' stories – their life. True that can be difficult if there is no one who knew your ancestors, or any written records or newspaper articles. However, if you do know the
- [Favorite Foods in 1950-1960s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/favorite-foods-in-1950-1960s/) - Most people today grew up in America during the 1950s and 1960s – what an era. One thing most people remember is the foods they ate or that were favorites. Here is a look back at some of the favorite foods from the 1950s-1960s, see if you do agree they were good., usually home made.
- [Men's Changing Facial Hair Since 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mens-changing-facial-hair-since-1800s/) - Over the recent centuries, the style and amount or lack of facial hair on men have changed greatly. Just look at family photos of male ancestors. I just located one of my great grandfathers in the 1870s and he had quite a full beard and another photo in 1890 a very trimmed beard. Besides beards,
- [Men's Changing Facial Hair Since 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mens-changing-facial-hair-since-1800s/) - Over the recent centuries, the style and amount or lack of facial hair on men have changed greatly. Just look at family photos of male ancestors. I just located one of my great grandfathers in the 1870s and he had quite a full beard and another photo in 1890 a very trimmed beard. Besides beards,
- [Life of House Servants Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/life-of-house-servants-years-ago/) - For those who could afford it, many family households had one or more house servants to do the daily chores. It offered many men and women an opportunity to make a living and sometimes even a place to live. This was more common in the 1800s and into the early 1900s. The larger a home’s
- [The History of All Hallows Eve](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-history-of-all-hallows-eve/) - The history of Halloween comes from two pre-existing religious holidays: Samhain and All Hallows Eve.
- [Roller Skates](https://www.familytree.com/blog/roller-skates/) - The ever-popular roller skates for youngsters and adults had to start slowly to be what they became later. Roller skates were first invented in 1735 by a Belgian man named John Joseph Merlin. He famously introduced his wheeled shoes at a London party, and the skates had no brakes, he then crashed into a mirror.
- [Candy Corn](https://www.familytree.com/blog/candy-corn/) - A special autumn treat for years has been 'candy corn'. Yet, how did this favorite for generations get started? It dates back to the 1880s, so your great, great grandparents. It began with George Renninger, who worked at the Wunderlee Candy Company, who invented it. The Wunderlee company started manufacturing the candy. Bu 1898 candy
- [Tin Can Camps](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tin-can-camps/) - After the 'Great War' aka World War One, and the Spanish Flu, Americans, including your ancestors, were ready for a change. One of the big items many Americans did was purchase an automobile. In 1921 there were 10 million autos on the road. Individuals and families now enjoyed traveling, going hundreds of miles away from
- [Snack  Foods From 1910s - 1970s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/snack-foods-from-1910s-1970s/) - Everyone has their favorite snacks, even your great grandparents had their favorites. These indulgences are a special treat, something to eat before the bigger daily meal, or a quick pick-me-up. Having snacks has not changed, just which snacks are the most favored at a certain era. Still, a favorite is Oreo Cookies, which came on
- [Ancestors' Halloween Traditions](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestors-halloween-traditions/) - In European counties, the traditions of All Saints Day on Nov. 1st and the tradition of dressing as devils, saints and angels to honor the dead on Nov. 2nd, goes back for decades. In American, Halloween traditions didn't begin until the second half of the 19th century, and the spooky affair went on to become
- [What Cost One Dollar in 1900?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-cost-one-dollar-in-1900/) - The turn of the 20th century – 1900 – in America, one can be quite surprised what cost $1.00 (one dollar). This would be what your grandparents or great grandparents paid then, but the big difference - $1.00 was a fair amount to pay for anything, especially for a working family. First, consider that $1
- [Kool-Aid](https://www.familytree.com/blog/kool-aid/) - Everyone remembers Kool-Aid, and may still drink it today. It was one of the first drinks that were successfully marketed to kids. Not unlike the grilled cheese sandwich, Kool-Aid went on to appeal not only to children but also adults. It began with a grocer’s son, Edwin Perkins, who became intrigued by the efficiency and
- [Surviving during the Civil War](https://www.familytree.com/blog/surviving-during-the-civil-war/) - Our ancestors – not just the ones in the military – but those at home – North or South side, had to survive those four years of war at home (1861-1865). It was not easy, some areas suffered more than others. Here are some of the problems during wartime and how our ancestors tried to
- [President Lincoln and others Hair Picture](https://www.familytree.com/blog/president-lincoln-and-others-hair-picture/) - There is a very unusual art piece held in the Onondaga Historical Associate (OHA) in Syracuse, New York – one very few people know about. Its name alone is strange “The Hairy Eagle”. As was once popular in the late 1800s, it is artwork made of human hair. Not just anyone's hair but that of
- [Coloring Books](https://www.familytree.com/blog/coloring-books/) - The first coloring books were created to teach aristocrats how to paint. The books were made using woodcuts or copper plates, so they were expensive to produce and not usually made for children. However, the invention of the lithograph changed all that. With cheaper production costs, the first children’s coloring book, The Little Folks’ Painting
- [Sunglasses](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sunglasses/) - Everyone has today at least one pair of sunglasses and in many parts of the nation, a person needs several pairs, including the prescription lens. The first mass-manufactured sunglasses were done in 1929. Those early glasses were sold by Sam Foster on the Atlantic City, New Jersey boardwalk. People loved how the glasses protected their
- [Where Did Halloween Come From?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/where-did-halloween-come-from/) - Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). According to History.com, the Celts lived in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France about 2,000 years ago. Samhain was considered the start of a new year. Samhain marked the end of the summer and the harvest and the
- [NBC Announced Return of "Roots Less Traveled"](https://www.familytree.com/blog/nbc-announced-return-of-roots-less-traveled/) - NBC and Litton Entertainment announced that “The More You Know,” NBC’s Daytime Emmy award-winning-three-hour Saturday morning programming block, returned for its sixth season on October 2, 2021. With that comes the return of “Roots Less Traveled”, hosted by Faruq Tauheed. Each week, in partnership with Ancestry, the series features relatives as they set out on
- [California Expands Consumer Protections for Genetic Testing](https://www.familytree.com/blog/california-expands-consumer-protections-for-genetic-testing/) - 23andMe knows you care about privacy, and they have been working hard to deliver other promises of transparency and choice, even beyond your experience at 23andMe. 23andMe is excited to share that California recently enacted a new law to protect consumers’ genetic data privacy. 23andMe has worked hard with the Coalition for Genetic Data Protection
- [New Relationship Diagram on MyHeritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-relationship-diagram-on-myheritage/) - MyHeritage has Introduced a New Relationship Diagram. When you add people to your family tree, their relationships to you are calculated automatically. The relationship is then shown anywhere on the MyHeritage site where the names of your site members and people in your tree appear. In the past, you would see the relationship listed for
- [23andMe Provides Equity and Inclusion for People with Disabilities](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-provides-equity-and-inclusion-for-people-with-disabilities/) - 23andMe’s CEO and Co-Founder, Anne Wojcicki, signed a letter, along with dozens of CEOs, making a commitment toward advancing equity and inclusion for employees and customers with disabilities. The move deepened 23andMe’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through participating in the Diversity Equality Index. The index offers a way to gauge the company’s
- [FamilySearch Completes Massive Microfilm Digitization](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-completes-massive-microfilm-digitization/) - FamilySearch, a genealogy company that is provided as a service by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has completed the digitization of a massive microfilm collection. This effort makes billions of historical genealogy records freely available online. According to Family Search, it is a milestone 83 years in the making. FamilySearch International announced
- [Ancestry Appoints Executives to Propel Family History and AncestryDNA](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-appoints-executives-to-propel-family-history-and-ancestrydna/) - Ancestry, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, announced it has named former Amazon and Facebook executives to its leadership team. Brian Donnelly, formerly head of Diagnostics and Genomics at Amazon, has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager of AncestryDNA, and Ashish Nayyar, Facebook’s Senior Director of Data Science, has been
- [Female Ancestors Using the Thimble](https://www.familytree.com/blog/female-ancestors-using-the-thimble/) - A thimble is a small pitted cup worn on the finger that protects it from being pricked or poked by a needle while sewing. The Old English word þȳmel, the ancestor of thimble, is derived from Old English þūma, the ancestor of the English word ‘thumb’. It was Queen Elizabeth I is said to have
- [Sliced Bread](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sliced-bread/) - We all take for granted everyday things that in fact are not that old. A good example is the ability to purchase from a store a loaf of bread already sliced and packaged. Sliced bread was first manufactured on July 6, 1928, at Frank Bench’s Chillicothe Baking Company in Chillicothe, Missouri using the machine invented
- [Tiffany Girls](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tiffany-girls/) - The famous Tiffany lampshades and other popular items designed and made by Tiffany took many workers to make. Using the finest materials and the popular Art Nouveau movement of the beginning of the 20th century his works consisted of art unto themselves. Many people have owned one or more Tiffany pieces. Girls were hired to
- [Flip-flops](https://www.familytree.com/blog/flip-flops/) - Another item associated with summertime and being on vacation at the beach or lake are flip-flops. Now residents of Florida who have summer almost year-round, wear flip-flops all the time. But most everyone else, these types of shoes are limited to certain places and times. So the beginnings of flip-flops go back to ancient Japan
- [Sand Pails](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sand-pails/) - With Summer over and Fall just beginning, one item traditionally used by your ancestors over the years also gets put away for the season. A fun activity has been trips to the lake or beach. One popular item to bring was the American sand pails. The making of sandcastles, forts, walls with a pail filled
- [Early Radio](https://www.familytree.com/blog/early-radio/) - People living today do tend to take for granted the various items we have and not realize most of our ancestors did not have such conveniences. A good example is the 'radio'. An excellent method for people in their homes to be connected with the outside world, to hear other voices, to be entertained, listen
- [Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches](https://www.familytree.com/blog/peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwiches/) - Now many of you and your ancestors grew up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. My husband at age 72 still will eat at lunch four days a week P & J. You everyone can relate to this food item. But here is how it all started. In the early 1900s, peanut butter was a
- [Yield Signs](https://www.familytree.com/blog/yield-signs/) - Here is a common item seen all the time in cities, towns and even rural areas. Yet it is a more recent item for our ancestors. Its history does not go back to the turn of the 20th century. Automobiles only just started appearing on roads at the beginning of 1900. Thinking about stop signs,
- [Cufflinks](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cufflinks/) - Many individuals may have inherited from their father, uncle, grandfather, etc., a pair or several pairs of men's cufflinks wore at the end of their shirts by their wrists to close the opening. These pair of men's clothing fasteners have been popular for many years with all types of styles. Check with relatives to see
- [Red Barns](https://www.familytree.com/blog/red-barns/) - Your ancestors may have lived on a farm. Most farms also had a barn, and those barns may have been painted red. But why? It started hundreds of years ago that barns were painted red. In the 1700s blood from slaughtered animals was used as the paint. When it dried it turned a dark, burnt
- [Preserving Newspapers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/preserving-newspapers/) - You find an old newspaper clipping someone in the family saved years ago. They may have been kept in a book, in a drawer, or a notebook, but now it needs preserving. Newspapers are acidic and crumb if handled too much. Start first by scanning it, making a digital copy. There are desktop scanning machines
- [Prisoners of the 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/prisoners-of-the-1800s/) - Anyone placed in a prison for whatever reason had poor care and an uncomfortable place to live. Not only poor food was available but they usually had to do manual labor. This intense work could include doing laundry, pumping water, digging ditches or even useless labor just to keep the prisoner busy. Many prisoners were
- [Texas Town Speaks German](https://www.familytree.com/blog/texas-town-speaks-german/) - Many think of Pennsylvanian Dutch, those early colonists who came to America from Germany and settled in many regions of Pennsylvania. You see it in the language of German which was used for decades in those German regions of Pennsylvania. View some of the old cemetery headstones, written in German. That is true for parts
- [Inventions of the 1920s Still Used Today](https://www.familytree.com/blog/inventions-of-the-1920s-still-used-today/) - The boom of the 1920s saw many new items on the market to make life more convenient and offer more leisure time. Many of the new inventions of the 1920s when your grandparents or parents lived are still used by you today. They may look different today and be more efficient but they began in
- [Prices in the 1920s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/prices-in-the-1920s/) - One hundred years sounds like a lifetime, but that was the Roaring Twenties and more than likely when your grandparents and great grandparents lived. So what was the cost of items 100 years ago? But keep in mind, wages were much lower. The average household income in the United States in 1920 was about $3,269
- [20 Years Since 9/11](https://www.familytree.com/blog/20-years-since-9-11/) - Most people remember where they were and what they were doing when news spread about the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers of NYC and the Pentagon in Washington, DC and the plane downed in PA. Those were several days that are hard to forget. It began on a Tuesday morning of Sept. 11, 2001.
- [Church of England Begins Churchyard Mapping Project](https://www.familytree.com/blog/church-of-england-begins-churchyard-mapping-project/) - The first of 19,000 churchyards will be surveyed as part of a Church of England project to create a free digital map of every grave and feature in every churchyard in the country. The ancient church of St Bega on the shores of the Bassenthwaite in the Diocese of Carlisle is the first churchyard to
- [ANU Museum of the Jewish People Genealogy App](https://www.familytree.com/blog/anu-museum-of-the-jewish-people-genealogy-app/) - ANU Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Halfusot has a genealogy app. that will show visitors how they are connected to figures on display at the museum. It is a collection of persons who are in the museum’s permanent exhibition. ANU Museum of the Jewish People presents the 4,000-year-old story of the Jewish people
- [2020 Census Revealed a More MultiRacial United States](https://www.familytree.com/blog/2020-census-revealed-a-more-multiracial-united-states/) - The United States Census Bureau released information from the 2020 census results on August 12, 2021. Nearly all racial groups saw population gains this decade, and the increase in the “Two or More Races” population (referred to as the Multiracial population) was especially large (up 276%). The White alone population declined by 8.6% since 2000.
- [Ancestry to Acquire French Genealogy Company Geneanet](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-to-acquire-french-genealogy-company-geneanet/) - Ancestry announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Geneanet, a leading French genealogy company. With over 30 billion records from more than 80 countries, Ancestry helps customers discover new details about their family story and ancestors. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. With a large and growing European community
- [Ancestry to Acquire French Genealogy Company Geneanet](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-to-acquire-french-genealogy-company-geneanet/) - Ancestry announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Geneanet, a leading French genealogy company. With over 30 billion records from more than 80 countries, Ancestry helps customers discover new details about their family story and ancestors. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. With a large and growing European community
- [23andMe is More Inclusive for All Genders](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-is-more-inclusive-for-all-genders/) - 23andMe announced some important updates to give customers greater control over tailoring their product experience so it more accurately reflects their gender. 23andMe now allows customers to distinguish between their sex assigned at birth and their gender. This allows all customers, but especially their transgender and/or non-binary customers to have their gender accurately reflected in
- [MyHeritage Improved Their Family Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-improved-their-family-tree/) - MyHeritage announced that the most popular views for family trees on MyHeritage has been improved with a new design. This will make it easier to navigate your family tree and make new discoveries. The improvements include a new Relationship diagram that enables you to visualize your relationship to people in the family tree and understand
- [Ancestry Adds New Freedmen's Bureau Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-adds-new-freedmens-bureau-collection/) - Ancestry spotlighted an important, yet often overlooked, part of American history by unveiling the world’s largest digitized and searchable collection of Freedmen’s Bureau and Freedman’s Bank records. This addition of more than 3.5 million records can help descendants of previously enslaved people in the U.S. learn more about their families. The collection can enable meaningful
- [1910s Fashion Changes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1910s-fashion-changes/) - It is very interesting to see changes in styles over the different decades of your ancestors. This can be seen in photos. Some changes came from the early 1900s into the 1910s. There would even be a bit of a fashion limbo, where hemline started to rise slowly. Appearances were long, vertical lines and no
- [Jobs Not Done Any Longer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/jobs-not-done-any-longer/) - Jobs or occupations done by your parents, grandparents or great grandparents may not be done in the workforce any long – plenty of professions have vanished over the years as society has changed and technology has progressed. A noticeable one is Switchboard Operators – those 'hello girls' who connected your phone calls. Not done anymore.
- [Earrings of the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/earrings-of-the-1950s/) - It was such a popular era of the 1950s, between the cars, clothing styles, shoes, as well as lady's earrings. Yes, the vintage 1950s earrings are very collectible and many are worn today. You may have many earrings from the 1950s that your mother or grandmother wore. The styles ranged from simple pearl earrings to
- [True Story of Researching Individuals from Over 100 Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/true-story-of-researching-individuals-from-over-100-years-ago/) - Doing family history research can be fascinating, you never know what you might find. Here is a very instigating recent true story of research where a woman finds details about the man who built her old San Francisco home. This true story began when writer Christina Lalanne and her husband Max bought an old house
- [Torch Balcony of Statue of Liberty](https://www.familytree.com/blog/torch-balcony-of-statue-of-liberty/) - You, your family or ancestors may have had the opportunity to visit the Statue of Liberty in New York City over the decades. The Statue of Liberty faces Southeast and was strategically placed inside of Fort Wood which was a perfect base for the Statue. The Statue's position was also perfect for ships, entering the
- [Eyewinker Glassware](https://www.familytree.com/blog/eyewinker-glassware/) - You might have some of the following types of American glassware and never knew its name or what makes it unique. After reading about it, check what you have or family members and see if some pieces are family heirlooms. This style is known as 'Eyewinker Glassware' is one of the most unusual motifs in
- [Other Places to Find Family Photos](https://www.familytree.com/blog/other-places-to-find-family-photos/) - Having any family photos are essential to putting together your family history. Now you may have already checked with relatives and friends and gotten copies of photos they had, but are there other ones out there somewhere? Here are a few ideas of other locations to check. One largely overlooked source is public collections. This
- [Daguerreotypes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/daguerreotypes/) - Some of your family collections of vintage photos could be 'daguerreotypes'. These antique photographs captured moments in a unique way, all on a silver-plated surface that differs greatly from the digital photos we use now. The daguerreotype dates back to 1839, when Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre introduced the style of photography in France. It became very popular
- [Kit Cat Clocks](https://www.familytree.com/blog/kit-cat-clocks/) - Your ancestors were of an era when much of the food was still made from scratch, making kitchen clocks crucial to timing the baking of cake or Sunday’s roast to perfection. Early wall clocks in the kitchen started in the 1920s, and could be hard-wired into the house electric, wind-up clocks or be plug-in models.
- [Tug of War](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tug-of-war/) - This fun sport of 'tug of war' played at school, or camp activities have been around for decades. You and your parents or grandparents for sure played in a tug of war event. A simple contest in which two teams pull at opposite ends of a rope until one drags the other over a central
- [Saving British Tea in UK during WW 2](https://www.familytree.com/blog/saving-british-tea-in-uk-during-ww-2/) - Have many cups of tea during the day is a long tradition for the Brits. During the second world war, for the United Kingdom, war started in 1939 for the UK, they found they were in danger of losing their tea supplies. The British government considered so crucial to the morale of the people to
- [Vanished Phrases and Words](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vanished-phrases-and-words/) - It can be very interesting to look for words and phrases not used very much in the 21st century. Yet these words would have been common for your ancestors. There was Hassock or what is more common to say an ottoman (a seat for your feet when in a chair). Also at one time, they
- [Cleaning in the Kitchen in 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cleaning-in-the-kitchen-in-1800s/) - Your female ancestors during the 1800s did not have an easy time trying to clean in the kitchen or where ever they prepared the meals. No running water, no hot water, so cooking pots really needed handwork to get clean. Your ancestors used a mixture of soft soap and salt to clean their pots. This
- [Daily Activities Not Done as Much in the 21st Century](https://www.familytree.com/blog/daily-activities-not-done-as-much-in-the-21st-century/) - There are many activities and simple pleasures of years ago enjoyed by your ancestors. These many things are not done anymore, especially in the 21st century. Here are a few examples to see what was done by your ancestors. After most people in the 1930s and beyond had a telephone, just one, and to get
- [Foods of the 1950s-60s Not Eaten Today](https://www.familytree.com/blog/foods-of-the-1950s-60s-not-eaten-today/) - The meals, beverages and snacks Americans ate over the decades have changed, even those items popular in the 1950s, 1960s and some beyond into 1970s and 80s. If you or your parents grew up during these years, many of these food items might remind you of a different era. But these foods and products are
- [Ancestry Makes its Terms and Conditions Clearer](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-makes-its-terms-and-conditions-clearer/) - Ancestry is committed to ensuring their customers understand the policies that govern the use of their products and services. On Aug. 3, they updated their Terms and Conditions. Ancestry heard back from you that they needed to be more clear about how they manage user provided content. Ancestry appreciates your feedback and have added new,
- [MyHeritage Releases Millions of Historical Records from Brazil](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-releases-millions-of-historical-records-from-brazil/) - MyHeritage announced the publication of 9.7 million records from the state of Pernambuco, Brazil from 3 record collections: Pernambuco Births, 1800 - 1920; Marriages, 1800 - 1960; and Deaths, 1820 - 2017. Pernambuco Births and Marriages are new collections to MyHeritage. Pernambuco Deaths was first published last year and is now updated with millions of
- [American Cut Glass](https://www.familytree.com/blog/american-cut-glass/) - Just about everyone has at least one piece of American Cut Glass in their home, but usually it was a piece passed down through the family. The original pieces of cut glass were expensive because it took a great deal of skill to produce such a product. Over the years new methods came along to
- [23andMe Adds 8 New Regions of Indigenous Genetic Ancestry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-adds-8-new-regions-of-indigenous-genetic-ancestry/) - 23andMe added eight new regions in North America reflecting Indigenous genetic ancestry. The addition is in response to not just requests from thousands of customers, but also as part of an ongoing effort to create a 23andMe Ancestry Service that better reflects the diverse genetic ancestries of their customers. With guidance from experts including Indigenous
- [Findmypast Added 450 Years of Scottish Parish Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-added-450-years-of-scottish-parish-records/) - Findmypast has published over 10 million new baptism, marriage, and burial records, creating the largest collection of Scottish family history records available online. Findmypast has added a vast new collection of ‘Old Parish Registers’ to the site in collaboration with local archives and organizations across Scotland. Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929: This is the
- [MyHeritage has Acquired Filae](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-has-acquired-filae/) - MyHeritage announced that it has signed agreements to acquire 90.91% of the share capital and 89.11% of the voting rights of Filae, a leading genealogy service in France. Through additional planning steps, MyHeritage’s stake in Filae will increase later on to 100% Filae is a leading family history service in France, through TreeHouse Junior Limited,
- [Study Identifies Genes Associated with Longer Reproductive Lifespan](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-identifies-genes-associated-with-longer-reproductive-lifespan/) - 23andMe pointed out a new study that identified genes linked to longer fertility in women. The study comes as data shows a sharp decline in birth rates during the pandemic, which accentuated a decades-long trend in women putting off having children until later in life. The study was published in the journal Nature and was
- [RootsTech Connect 2022 Will Be Fully Virtual](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-connect-2022-will-be-fully-virtual/) - FamilySearch announced that RootsTech Connect 2022 will take place on March 3-5, 2022, as a fully virtual family history event. After welcoming over one million visitors from over 240 countries to its 2021 online event, RootsTech Connect 2021 was the largest in the history of RootsTech, and spectacular proof of humanity’s interest globally in discovering
- [Bland Foods of Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/bland-foods-of-your-ancestors/) - In the 20th Century, some of the big events your ancestors went through included the Spanish Flu, World War One, Prohibition (no alcohol), Women getting the right to vote, the Roaring Twenties; the Stock Market Crash in 1929, and then the Great Depression-with people out of work. Many people saw the introduction of more ethnic
- [Texas Digital Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/texas-digital-records/) - It is very helpful when states place online (digital format) the many records they have. This is what Texas has done with the state Texas Digital Archives (TDA) which now makes more than five and a half million records of state government, as well as business, family, and organizational papers, prints and photographs, artifacts, audio,
- [What Happened to Jackie Kennedy's Blood Strain Suit?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-happened-to-jackie-kennedys-blood-strain-suit/) - Many people lived during the time of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, in November 1963. They witnessed history on their television sets. One item that also stood out was seeing First Lady, Jackie Kennedy, that full-day and well after the assassination wearing her pink suit and especially after the shooting of President Kennedy
- [Foods Still Loved Today](https://www.familytree.com/blog/foods-still-loved-today/) - Popular home-prepared foods have been served for many generations. Many still enjoyed today took root during the Great Depression when your ancestors need food on the table but could not always afford anything, so they developed new ideas. Here are some examples of those that are still favorites today. Kraft Foods, developed boxed Macaroni and
- [Old-Time Names for Items](https://www.familytree.com/blog/old-time-names-for-items/) - Words and Phrases referring to an item some 80 to 100 years ago can change by the 21st century, so if someone uses that word, most people might not know what it means. This can apply if you are reading letters or journals from your ancestors. So here are a few examples. The early televisions
- [Victorian Etiquette](https://www.familytree.com/blog/victorian-etiquette/) - Rules of Victorian etiquette came to the middle classes due to the rise of the Industrial revolution and merchants. So such proper behavior was not just for the upper classes but spread to the middle classes and even on the edge to lower classes. Such etiquette rules were during the 1800s and some into the
- [Card of Thanks – For the Deceased](https://www.familytree.com/blog/card-of-thanks-for-the-deceased/) - Another overlooked resource for information about a deceased ancestor besides an obituary is the Card of Thanks. Many times in a newspaper there may be placed ONLY a Card of Thanks and no obituary. Such notices can provide some basic info on the ancestor or the family. The early Card of Thanks was actually to
- [Card of Thanks – For the Deceased](https://www.familytree.com/blog/card-of-thanks-for-the-deceased/) - Another overlooked resource for information about a deceased ancestor besides an obituary is the Card of Thanks. Many times in a newspaper there may be placed ONLY a Card of Thanks and no obituary. Such notices can provide some basic info on the ancestor or the family. The early Card of Thanks was actually to
- [Many Uses for Newspapers by Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/many-uses-for-newspapers-by-your-ancestors/) - For many decades your ancestors have enjoyed reading the daily (sometime twice a day) newspapers. Learning what was happening in the community, town, state, nation or the world. With no local radio or TV news yet, this was important. Of course with the 21st century that would change, paper print papers are nearly gone, people
- [Dick and Jane School Books](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dick-and-jane-school-books/) - Most all school children from the 1930s to mid-1960s had the popular 'Dick and Jane' books as their early readers. About 4 out of 5 schools in America used these books. There are some interesting early aspects of the books that changed over the years. Popular pet animal started off first as 'Spot' a cat.
- [What is a Shotgun House?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-is-a-shotgun-house/) - Shotgun houses were a common type of architecture in the South for many years between the Civil War (1860s) and the Great Depression (1930s). The name stems from the fact that you can see straight through the house from the front door to the back door like the barrel of a shotgun. Most were 12
- [Star on Houses](https://www.familytree.com/blog/star-on-houses/) - You may not have noticed them, but many older homes have a good-sized star on the outside of the house either in the front or on the sides. The star could have 5 points or 6 points and be painted in different colors depending on the color of any shutters or trim work. The early
- [How Our Ancestors Kept Cool in the Summer?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-our-ancestors-kept-cool-in-the-summer/) - Most people today have air conditioning units, central air or at least some good electric fans. However, our ancestors, even just one generation back, did not have those cooling items during a hot summer. One method invented in the late 1700s, was a rocking chair with a fan attached above where a person would sit
- [Your Ancestors' Walking Stick](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-walking-stick/) - Yes, a cane was used by those who needed walking support, who had an injury. But many men also had a walking stick as an accessory. This was especially done from 1550 to 1930. Even the ladies used such a walking cane not solely use to help walk but for other purposes. Ladies could have
- [Basic Steps to Start Research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/basic-steps-to-start-research/) - The first step is the easiest – simply start with what you know – YOU. Write your own information, birth, place, schooling, military, marriage, children. Then work your way back to your parents, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. Keep the beginning simple – dates and places for your parents, etc. This will give you a good
- [A Day at the Beach – 130 Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-day-at-the-beach-130-years-ago/) - Going to the beach is always a fun time. If you live near one, you can just go anytime. If you do live many miles away, it would take some planning and a drive, but still easy. However, our ancestors 130 years ago (19th century) did not have it that easy. Not just a fully
- [MyHeritage Lets You Confirm or Reject Theories](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-lets-you-confirm-or-reject-theories/) - MyHeritage has introduced the ability to confirm or reject a Theory of Family Relativity. This function was widely requested by MyHeritage DNA users. While the new theories presented by MyHeritage are often accurate, they are occasionally incorrect. Theories are based on historical records and family tree data. There may be errors in the family trees
- [Archaeologists Find Bodies of Tulsa Race Massacre Victims](https://www.familytree.com/blog/archaeologists-find-bodies-of-tulsa-race-massacre-victims/) - In June of 2021, Archaeologists examined a mass grave site at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Oklahoma. They found the outlines of at least ten coffins that could hold the remains of victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre. According to History.com, the Tulsa Race massacre occurred over 18 hours from May 31 to June 1, 1921.
- [Moth Damage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/moth-damage/) - For years our ancestors had to deal with keep clothes and other cloth items from being damaged by moths, referred to as 'moth eaten'. It is actually the moth larval – the young, who eat the cloth. They eat in dark areas, so it can be those clothes kept in the back of the closet,
- [American Favorite—Lemonade](https://www.familytree.com/blog/american-favorite-lemonade/) - With sugarcane available in colonial America, the making of lemonade became very popular. It became even more popular with everyone into the 1800s. The Temperance Movement – anti-Alcohol was growing in numbers and pushed as a replacement especially on hot days was lemonade. Slogans such as “Good-bye to liquor, here's to lemonade”. Even in the
- [What was a Hoosier Cabinet?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-was-a-hoosier-cabinet/) - All through the 1600s-1700s-1800s and even early 1900s, homes did not have built-in cabinetry. The family kitchen was usually a separate building outside the main house or the use of a fireplace in the family house was the 'kitchen'. By the late 1800s, the setting up of a family kitchen became popular. Not just for
- [23andMe Added an Eczema Report](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-added-an-eczema-report/) - 23andMe released an Eczema report. Eczema is also called Atopic Dermatitis. This report is one of more than 10 reports and features that are added annually and are available to those who have a 23andMe+ membership. According to the Mayo Clinic, eczema (Atopic Dermatitis) is a condition that makes a person’s skin red and itchy.
- [MyHeritage Added Austrian and Eastern European Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-added-austrian-and-eastern-european-records/) - MyHeritage released new Austrian and Eastern European record collections. These two new record collections come from the Austrian Roman-Catholic church, and total to an addition of 10.7 million records. The first collection is an index of records from a variety of communities around Austria-Hungary as well as Eastern Europe, covering modern-day Austria, Hungary, the Czech
- [Findmypast UK Released New North American Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-uk-released-new-north-american-records/) - Findmypast UK has pointed out some new releases that will help you discover and celebrate your North American ancestors. There are thousands of new records in this release. Manitoba Vital Records: Do you have roots in the Canadian province of Manitoba? Discover family milestones in brand new birth, marriage, and death indexes. Findmypast UK has
- [23andMe is Now a Publicly Traded Company](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-is-now-a-publicly-traded-company/) - 23andMe became a publicly traded company in June of 2021. Their Nasdaq stock market ticket symbol is “ME”, which seems appropriate. This comes after 23andMe partnered with billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Acquisition Group in February of 2021. At the time, a spokesperson from 23andMe told The Guardian that all its DNA samples were processed in
- [Find Ancestors who Fought in the American Revolution](https://www.familytree.com/blog/find-ancestors-who-fought-in-the-american-revolution/) - The FindMyPast team posted information on a blog titled: “How to trace ancestors who fought in the American Revolution”. The information in it could be what you need to learn more about those ancestors. According to History.com, the American Revolution is also known as the Revolutionary War. It began in 1775 and ended in 1783.
- [Popsicle's – Popular for Generations](https://www.familytree.com/blog/popsicles-popular-for-generations/) - A true summer treat for generations is the Popsicle. Using ice to have cool drinks and desserts has been done for centuries. But looking back at 1905 there was a young boy named Frank Epperson who lived in Oakland, Calif. One cold day he mixed water and soda powder and mixed it with a wooden
- [Why Do People Tip?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/why-do-people-tip/) - There is a long tradition of tipping your waitress or waiter at a restaurant. Your ancestors may have worked most of their career as a waitress or waiter and were very dependent on tips left by their customers. So how did it all start? In England during the 1600s, a practice was done where any
- [Everyday Things and Activities Rarely Done Now](https://www.familytree.com/blog/everyday-things-and-activities-rarely-done-now/) - Daily everyday types of activities and items were common for our grandparents but things do change. Our parents had different chores and activities in their lives that now seem strange and rarely done. Here are a few examples of items rarely done in the 21st century. It will give you a better vision of the
- [HistoryLInes – Adding Real Historical Events to the Family Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/historylines-adding-real-historical-events-to-the-family-tree/) - You have begun to gather the basic information on some of your ancestors. Just getting the correct birth date, marriage date and death date plus locations can be difficult. As you manage to gather the information you find you want to learn more about their life or at least events around them. So now there
- [Your Ancestors and Crossword Puzzles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-and-crossword-puzzles/) - Working crossword puzzles have been a popular activity for many of you and your ancestors for years. The earliest ones were during the 1800s in England with a groups of words arranged so the letters read alike vertically and horizontally. They were usually in children's puzzle books. Once introduced in the United States the crossword
- [Listerine – How Your Ancestors Used It](https://www.familytree.com/blog/listerine-how-your-ancestors-used-it/) - This product we think of today for providing fresh breath, solve plaque and gingivitis really started out in 1879 to help medical surgeons to keep their hands free of bacteria. It was developed by Joseph Lawrence, a chemist in Missouri, who named the product after Joseph Lister, who pioneered antiseptic surgery. The company then decided
- [Using 'Paint by Numbers'](https://www.familytree.com/blog/using-paint-by-numbers/) - Using a 'paint by the numbers' kit was so popular several decades ago. Young and old alike tried their hand at producing some hand-painted artwork to be hung proudly. There could be some still hanging in family homes or storage in the attic. The kits started back in the 1950s by a commercial artist named
- [Advertisements to Marry Out West](https://www.familytree.com/blog/advertisements-to-marry-out-west/) - In the western frontier regions in the mid to late 1800s of the Dakotas, Kansas, Wyoming, Utah, and California to name a few, it was difficult to meet a future female spouse. Ladies, few in number, were already married or not the marrying type. Men were plentiful out west, those seeking a new life and
- [The Silver Spoons](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-silver-spoons/) - The use of spoons for cooking and eating with has for centuries involved wooden spoons. Some even used spoons made of horn, bone or ceramic. Metal was reserved for horseshoes, wagon parts, keys and locks; not spoons. By the 1600s metal spoons started to be used more and the most important ones were made of
- [Hitchcock Chair](https://www.familytree.com/blog/hitchcock-chair/) - A classical American-styled chair once in nearly every household was the 'Hitchcock Chair'. It was developed by Lambert Hitchcock in Connecticut in 1819 in his chair factory. This early 1800s time period is known as the 'Federal Era' style furniture. Lambert Hitchcock came up with the method of making the parts of a chair and
- [Salted vs Unsalted Butter](https://www.familytree.com/blog/salted-vs-unsalted-butter/) - Your ancestors always had 'salted butter' even if they made their own butter at home. The reason is that salt is the best preservative. If the weather was good and the family could get fresh dairy from livestock to make butter, then they would have unsalted butter. Having the unsalted, fresh butter was desired but
- [Study Offers Insights on Genetics of Depression](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-offers-insights-on-genetics-of-depression/) - 23andMe pointed out a new genome-wide association study that was led by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. The study is shedding light on the genetic underpinnings of major depression. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 16 million Americans are affected by depression each year, and nearly 6 million Americans suffer from
- [Archaeologists Search for Tulsa Race Massacre Victims](https://www.familytree.com/blog/archaeologists-search-for-tulsa-race-massacre-victims/) - The City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has allowed archaeologists to resume their search for the victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Previously, Tulsa City officials launched an effort to find the victims in 2018, but it yielded no results. The Tulsa Race Massacre occurred over 18 hours from May 31 to June 1, 1921. A
- [Grand Island Public Library is a FamilySearch Affiliate](https://www.familytree.com/blog/grand-island-public-library-is-a-familysearch-affiliate/) - Grand Island Public Library has officially become an affiliate library of FamilySearch. This means the library has privileges to limited-access FamilySearch databases. Affiliate libraries may not have all the services of a FamilySearch Family History Center. The Grand Island Public Library is located in the City of Grand Island, Nebraska. In June of 1883, a
- [Two States Restrict Police Use of DNA Search Method](https://www.familytree.com/blog/two-states-restrict-police-use-of-dna-search-method/) - Maryland and Montana are the first states to restrict law enforcement's use of genetic genealogy. The New York Times reported in May of 2021. Genetic genealogy is the technique that identified the Golden State Killer in 2018. The laws in Maryland and Montana are an effort to ensure the genetic privacy of an accused person.
- [23andMe Added Two New Medication Insight Reports](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-added-two-new-medication-insight-reports/) - 23andMe announced that they have two new Medication Insight Reports that are available to 23andMe+ members. The 23andMe+ Membership offers everything in the Ancestry + Traits Service and the Health + Ancestry Service. It also provides exclusive reports throughout the year. 23andMe released two new Medication Insight Reports as part of their 23andMe+ Membership. These
- [Texas Cemetery Receives Historic Designation](https://www.familytree.com/blog/texas-cemetery-receives-historic-designation/) - Sweet Rest Cemetery is located in Tamina, Texas. In May of 2021, the cemetery was officially designated as a historic place by the State of Texas. Tamina’s history can be traced back to R.B. Smith, an educator from the city of Montgomery, John Nailor, a Houston-area businessman. In 1871, freed slaves moved to Tamina to
- [AncestryDNA Updated Four Communities](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrydna-updated-four-communities/) - Ancestry is continuously developing ways for you to learn about yourself through DNA and empowering you to unlock more discoveries about your family history. One way Ancestry applies advanced technology and evolving DNA science is by updating communities, which can connect people through their DNA to the places their ancestors likely lived and the paths
- [What Were Tin Can Camps?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-were-tin-can-camps/) - With World War One and the Spanish Flu over, the 1920s were a time our ancestors let loose and wanted to get out and travel across America. Many wanted to spend a couple of weeks or so in warm Florida during the winter. Of course, this was possible because the new autos were improving and
- [1970s' Pet Rock](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1970s-pet-rock/) - A novel and very different toy and collector's item from 1975 was the 'Pet Rock'. This big fad was actually a stone from a Mexican beach town (Rosarita Beach), with hundreds of them purchased in bulk for a penny. The man behind the idea was Gary Dahl, who then sold these rocks for $3.95 each.
- [The Peacock Chair](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-peacock-chair/) - You have all seen a peacock chair – that large rounded-back wicker chair. Especially look at old family photos, you may well see one that an ancestor is sitting in. Wicker furniture became popular in homes in the late 1800s. They were used also on porches and verandas so people sit and enjoy any breeze
- [Memorial Day – Coins on a Headstone](https://www.familytree.com/blog/memorial-day-coins-on-a-headstone/) - With Memorial Day on May 31st, many people pay their respects to the fallen soldiers by going to the local cemeteries. Also visiting a cemetery that your ancestors are buried at is done. For military personnel, some people place a small US flag by the headstone or flowers. However, here is a tradition you might
- [Ancestors' Social Life and School in the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestors-social-life-and-school-in-the-1950s/) - With the end or near the end of the school year in 2021, it can be interesting to look at what life at school was like for any of your relatives or ancestors who attended classes in the 1950s. One thing was apparent, that fashion and dressing the accepted teenager way was very important to
- [Modern Technology](https://www.familytree.com/blog/modern-technology/) - What we think as modern conveniences and gadgets in the 21st century were not even thought of during the 20th century. Yet, our ancestors thought they were using the most modern technology and gadgets available. Let us look at what your ancestors during most of the 20th century thought was modern. Housewives were thrilled to
- [George Washington & Mount Vernon](https://www.familytree.com/blog/george-washington-mount-vernon/) - As one does their own family tree, it can be interesting to explore about famous individuals and their lives. It helps to better understand certain historical periods in history that those famous people lived as well as your own family members. A great person to start with is President George Washington. Born Feb. 22, 1732
- [Sandwich Glass](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sandwich-glass/) - This is a unique American style of glassware with a sparkle and great designs. Your ancestors may have had at least one piece and maybe more. The unique name came from the town of Sandwich in Massachusetts. A former worker with the New England Glass Co., Deming Jarves, born in 1790, started his own glassworks
- [Fads the Girls of the 1960s Loved](https://www.familytree.com/blog/fads-the-girls-of-the-1960s-loved/) - These popular fads done by girls and some ladies in the 1960s could have been done by you, your mother, aunt or grandmother. See if you can find photos or journals or an interview with a relative about these popular fads of the 1960s. The early 1960s were a bit like the late 1950s but
- [Victorian Kitchens](https://www.familytree.com/blog/victorian-kitchens/) - The kitchens used in the 1800s can look quite different from today's kitchens. The following will give you an idea of what was needed in a functioning kitchen of the 1800s. Instead of countertops with cabinets, any type of furniture piece might be used, such as dressers, china cabinets, or small tables. Plus there were
- [Types of Sandwiches during the Great Depression](https://www.familytree.com/blog/types-of-sandwiches-during-the-great-depression/) - During the 1930s of the Great Depression in America where many people had less income or no jobs, what people ate changed. Many new food products introduced such as boxed macaroni and cheese were now inexpensive. But also quick on-the-go foods became more popular. That was especially true of sandwiches, all types of sandwiches, now
- [U.S. 2020 Census Apportionment Results](https://www.familytree.com/blog/u-s-2020-census-apportionment-results/) - In April of 2021, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that the 2020 Census showed that the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2020, was 331,449,281. The U.S. resident population represents the total number of people living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The resident population increased by 22,703,743 or
- [Powder Rooms](https://www.familytree.com/blog/powder-rooms/) - A popular modern item for any home is a guest bath or what is called a powder room, usually on the first floor of a house. They usually do not have a bath or shower but instead a toilet and sink. The idea of the term 'powder room' goes back to the 1700s when the
- [Soda Fountains](https://www.familytree.com/blog/soda-fountains/) - You may think your ancestors who lived in the 1940s and 1950s were the only ones to visit their local soda fountains but these popular establishments date back much earlier. Back at the turn of the 20th century local pharmacies were adding a section to their business that would be the local soda fountain. This
- [Some Dangerous Items of Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/some-dangerous-items-of-your-ancestors/) - With many health and safety standards in place today in the 21st century, it is only due to the struggles and dangers our ancestors suffered with new manufacturing, technology and chemistry decades ago. Our ancestors were offered new consumer products with little or no testing of their safety on humans. They instead had to learn
- [FamilySearch Updated Their Messaging System](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-updated-their-messaging-system/) - FamilySearch is proud to have the world’s largest online family tree and thrilled to provide free family history experiences to millions. In order to give users the best experience possible, they are constantly working on updates and improvements to their online experience. To keep you up to date on the latest FamilySearch experience changes, FamilySearch
- [MyHeritage Acquired by Francisco Partners](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-acquired-by-francisco-partners/) - MyHeritage announced that it has been acquired by Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses. Gilad Japhet, Founder and CEO of MyHeritage, will continue to lead their excellent and dedicated team as they create new and exciting ways for people to learn about their origins. There are no
- [23andMe Explains the Genetics of Allergies](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-explains-the-genetics-of-allergies/) - 23andMe highlighted two studies that might explain why some people suffer from allergies every spring. The studies found information about allergies that may surprise you! According to the Mayo Clinic, an allergy starts when your immune system mistakes a normally harmless substance for a dangerous invader. The immune system then produces antibodies that remain on
- [Jello – Everyone Once Loved](https://www.familytree.com/blog/jello-everyone-once-loved/) - Oh, the familiar Jell-O brand of gelatin. Everyone remembers Jell-O. But the idea of gelatin food items goes back to the Middle Ages in Europe. Gelatin was made from collagen, created by melting and filtering of pigs' ears and feet. Back then it was not an easy process, needed special equipment to heat, store and
- [Students Took Photos of Gravestones for BillionGraves](https://www.familytree.com/blog/students-took-photos-of-gravestones-for-billiongraves/) - Students from Siskiyou County in the Mount Shasta ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints took photos of gravestones at the Mount Shasta Memorial Park cemetery. The photos were for BillionGraves, and the students took and uploaded nearly 1,000 photographs. BillionGraves states that it is the largest resource for searchable GPS
- [Ancestry Launches Community Impact Program](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-launches-community-impact-program/) - Ancestry announced the launch of its new Community Impact Program, which aims to mobilize Ancestry resources and products to build more connected and resilient communities through preserving at-risk history and empowering the next generation of history makers. For nearly a decade, Ancestry has offered access to historical record collections and content through its no-cost AncestryK12
- [The Family History Guide - USA](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-family-history-guide-usa/) - Compared to years ago, there are many online databases and resources you can start or continue your family genealogical research. Never leave out getting copies of documents from city/county/state archives and courthouses and documents from the federal level. One very good source that has put many of the online resources at your fingertips is 'The
- [Early Chairs for the Handicapped](https://www.familytree.com/blog/early-chairs-for-the-handicapped/) - The modern use of wheelchairs and walkers has helped many people over the last 80 years but no such items existed in the 1800s and early 20th century. If someone in the 1800s was sick or disabled they either stayed in bed or a stationary chair. There were some chairs affixed to carts that were
- [Rose Tipped Cigarettes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rose-tipped-cigarettes/) - As most of us do have ancestors who smoked cigarettes during their life time, mostly at their height of the 1920s to the 1970s. Of course as with any product companies produced all types and items to sell that went with that product. Cigarette holders, those long sticks in which the cigarette was placed, also
- [Spittoons](https://www.familytree.com/blog/spittoons/) - Now this item – a spittoon or cuspidor, you may or not be aware of. Yet for decades it was a necessary item in all types of locations – in homes or businesses. They were used as a disposal location for tobacco-laced saliva. Yes, many men in the 1700s into the early 20th century, chewed
- [Tradition of Pearls](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tradition-of-pearls/) - You just might have a family heirloom of a pearl necklace, ring, earrings or pin. Pearls have been a favorite for hundreds of years and they are still popular. Years ago, since it could be hard to locate perfect ones, pearls could be very expensive. With newer methods of producing pearls ( pearl farms), they
- [Penny Restaurants of the 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/penny-restaurants-of-the-1930s/) - Even during the lean years of the 1930s with the Great Depression, no jobs, weather disasters, and poor living conditions, a decent meal in a diner might cost 15 to 40 cents, depending on what was ordered. However, another type of restaurant or diner developed, known as the 'Penny Restaurant'. This was no a new
- [Pink for Girls](https://www.familytree.com/blog/pink-for-girls/) - Girls dressed in the pink color may be thought to be a natural but not always. Going to the 1700s and early 1800s, the masculine color was pink in order to grow into a more manly individual later in life, while girls should be dressed in a more feminine alternative like blue. Then go to
- [Images Available Online with Smithsonian](https://www.familytree.com/blog/images-available-online-with-smithsonian/) - An often overlooked resource is with America's Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D. C. What is very special is the recent release into the public domain some 2.8 million images with their program 'Smithsonian Open Access'. Free to anyone are nearly 3 million images that you can download and use however you select. These come from
- [Images Available Online with Smithsonian](https://www.familytree.com/blog/images-available-online-with-smithsonian/) - An often overlooked resource is with America's Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D. C. What is very special is the recent release into the public domain some 2.8 million images with their program 'Smithsonian Open Access'. Free to anyone are nearly 3 million images that you can download and use however you select. These come from
- [Items Not Collected Anymore](https://www.familytree.com/blog/items-not-collected-anymore/) - You just might have items handed down through the family that could be considered 'collectibles' – items today highly prized and could cost a collector some money if that person really wanted to add it to their collection. However, the collecting world does change over the decades. Something that was a valuable collectible in 1970
- [Ice Cream Favorite](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ice-cream-favorite/) - An American favorite has been ice cream. In the early 1920s, ice cream had a new spin on it, the creation of the Klondike bar. It was also in the United Kingdom and called 'Choc Ice'. Either way it was vanilla ice cream frozen into a block shape and covered in melted chocolate. The process
- [Flashy American Building Designs](https://www.familytree.com/blog/flashy-american-building-designs/) - From the 1930s through the 1960s, it was very common for your ancestors in America to get in the family car to go to special attractions for entertainment – most known as 'roadside attractions'. These spots also had diners or restaurants to feed the visitors and gift shops with souvenirs. The best way to get
- [Letters to Family & Friends during Spanish Flu](https://www.familytree.com/blog/letters-to-family-friends-during-spanish-flu/) - In 2020 and 2021, with the Covid-19 Pandemic, we have kept family and friends informed of our health, jobs and getting the vaccines using email, text messages, Skype, Facetime, Facebook, Twitter, etc. That is 21st technology. For our ancestors who experienced the 1917-1919 Spanish Flu, they could use the telephone, telegram, or writing and sending
- [Your Ancestors During the 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-during-the-1930s/) - Your ancestors may have lived or grown up during the 1930s in America. The 1930s was a period marked, unfortunately, by chaos and dismay. This was due to the Great Depression and the start of World War II at the closing of the decade. Despite this, there were still plenty of fascinating and fun occurrences
- [Victorian Letter Writing](https://www.familytree.com/blog/victorian-letter-writing/) - Such a 'lost' art in the 21st century. But if you are fortunate to have hand-written letters handed down through the family, you truly have a treasure. Since there were very few if any telephones and telegraph messages were expensive, the best method to send messages and family information was via a hand-written letter mailed
- [The Poodle Skirt of the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-poodle-skirt-of-the-1950s/) - During the 1950s, a big fashion craze was popular – known as the 'poodle skirt'. You may or may not have heard of it but if you had ancestors (grandmothers, mothers, aunts, cousins) lived during the 1950s as young ladies or adults, – they knew of poodle skirts. The birth of these circle skirts creating
- [MyHeritage Announced Genetic Groups of DNA Matches](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-announced-genetic-groups-of-dna-matches/) - MyHeritage announced that you can now compare your Genetic Groups to those of your DNA Matches. In December of 2020, MyHeritage introduced Genetic Groups, an enhancement to their Ethnicity Estimate which increases the resolution of MyHeritage DNA’s ethnicity breakdown to 2,114 geographic regions. Previously on the Review Match page, there was a Shared Ethnicities component
- [Findmypast Added Thousands of Records From England](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-added-thousands-of-records-from-england/) - Findmypast wants you to grow your English Family Tree with new parish baptism, banns, marriages, burials, and monumental inscriptions covering Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Essex. Thousands of new records have been added. Norfolk Baptisms Search over 9,000 new additions to their Norfolk Baptisms collection, covering 1937 to discover your ancestor’s birth place, parents’ names and baptism
- [Study Confirms Basque "Genetic Singularity"](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-confirms-basque-genetic-singularity/) - El Pais reported that researchers at Pompeu Fabra university (UPF) in Barcelona confirmed the “genetic singularity” of the Basques in Europe in the largest-ever study of almost 2,000 DNA samples. The investigation found this genetic difference only began to emerge 2,500 years ago in the Iron Age. The study was published in Current Biology. Although
- [FamilySearch Community has a New Look](https://www.familytree.com/blog/__trashed-4/) - The FamilySearch Community has been updated with a new look, additional functionality, and navigation enhancements. Members of the FamilySearch Community can answer questions you may have, and you can help others by sharing what you know. Whether you need expert help, or want to connect with others who share your passion for family history, the
- [DNA Reveals America's Mixed Race History](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-reveals-americas-mixed-race-history/) - 23andMe posted an article that was written by Elliot Aguliar, Ph.D, who is a scientific advisor for the Africa Center in New York City. He points out that America has not only been a multiracial nation but a nation of mixed-race people. In the article, Elliot Aquliar wrote: While the historical evidence can tell us
- [MyHeritage Updated Sweden Household Examination Books Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-sweden-household-examination-books-collection/) - MyHeritage has updated their Sweden Household Examination Books collection by adding 19.35 million historical records from the years 1820 to 1839. The collection now contains 144.5 million records spanning the years 1820 to 1947. The Household Examination Books are the primary source for researching the lives of individuals and families throughout the parishes of Sweden,
- [Civil War – Sanitary Fairs](https://www.familytree.com/blog/civil-war-sanitary-fairs/) - It was dangerous and hard for a few years during the American Civil War of 1861-1865 for our ancestors. Many families of Union soldiers in the northern states helped the Federal troops who needed additional assistance with medical care and nutritious food that maybe the military was not able to provide. Those families got together
- [Maine's State Archives](https://www.familytree.com/blog/maines-state-archives/) - The state in the far northeast corner of the United States is Maine. It joined the United States on March 15, 1820, when there were about 298,000 citizens, so there is a long history. Its population in 2019 was about 1.3 million. If you had any ancestors, even branches to your family who lived any
- [Changes in High Heels](https://www.familytree.com/blog/changes-in-high-heels/) - Still worn today, all ladies in America and other nations, have at least one pair of high heels. What has changed is the height of the heel and a mandate that wearing high heels was required. Shoes for ladies in the late 1800s and into early 20th century, had a medium height heel, nothing very
- [Building Styles and Additions to Keep Witches Away](https://www.familytree.com/blog/building-styles-and-additions-to-keep-witches-away/) - One cultural element that our ancestors had for years was that evil was broadly defined as coming from spirits, the devil, envious neighbors, witches, or other sources. People were superstitious and many believed that witches had supernatural powers and might live among them. That classic example were when neighbors in Salem, Massachusetts held trials in
- [Open New Window on the World](https://www.familytree.com/blog/open-new-window-on-the-world/) - You may well have ancestors from all over the globe or maybe just from one location. There is a new online site that takes you locations from around the world. It is known as 'Window Swap' and it just like it might sound, a view outside a window of places across the globe. Some of
- [Homemaker Gadgets of the 1960s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/homemaker-gadgets-of-the-1960s/) - Many of our female ancestors (mothers, grandmother and aunts) still remained at home as homemakers in the 1960s. Also in the 1960s came on the market, new and labor-saving devices for the homemaker. See if you remember any of these devices. The wall-mounted spice rakes or shelves. There were several same-sized containers all labeled to
- [Ancestral Breakfast Foods](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestral-breakfast-foods/) - It is fascinating what was eaten for breakfast by our ancestors, especially outside the home in the 1800s and early 20th century. You would think most ate at home and that would include: Many people lived in boarding houses or lodges and breakfast was not always available. They would then go to an establishment that
- [Slinky](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slinky/) - A piece of many of today's people's childhood was a special and unusual toy known as 'Slinky'. It was invented by a naval mechanical engineer, Richard T. James in Philadelphia. His original purpose was to stabilize instruments on ships using helical metal springs when products were shipped overseas. By accident, he knocked one of his
- [Ancestors' Travels in Covered Wagons West](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestors-travels-in-covered-wagons-west/) - One important item you may have discovered about you ancestors is if they traveled west in America in a covered wagon. You will not want to just say covered wagon without including what that type of travel and life was like. No matter where or what time frame, such travel was difficult and no one
- [Photographic Postcards](https://www.familytree.com/blog/photographic-postcards/) - There is available a rich resource to add to any family history. Once you identified the hometowns of various family branches and during which time frame they lived there, start searching for photographic postcards of that town, county or region. Include any notable references to any outstanding features such as a large mountain, a river,
- [19th Century Cycloramas](https://www.familytree.com/blog/19th-century-cycloramas/) - In the 1880s, a new technology for the era captured everyone's attention. It was a 'cyclorama', a circular structure with panoramic paintings inside in a 360-degree arrangement. Any could the viewer inside a feeling of being in a certain location. Very popular cyclorama scenes were battle scenes from the American Civil War, the Chicago Fire
- [Irish Heritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/irish-heritage/) - To define who is 'Irish', it is thought that the Irish are an ethnic group whose ancestors originally lived on the island of Ireland and most of the Celtic and Gaelic people. Now today and for some years back there are two parts to that island – The Republic of Ireland (an independent nation) and
- [Saying “Proof is in the Pudding”](https://www.familytree.com/blog/saying-proof-is-in-the-pudding/) - This phrase is used when you know something is a fact and there is plenty to prove it. It started as a much longer version and has been shorten. Longer it was “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” That goes back to the 1600s and earlier when pudding was a type of
- [Bench Seats in Cars](https://www.familytree.com/blog/bench-seats-in-cars/) - Here is an item you may have forgotten about, even if you or your parents grew up with 'bench seats' in automobiles in the front. You don't any auto today unless they are 40-60 years old or older with bench seats, it is 'bucket seats' now. Keep in mind, not just cars, but buggies and
- [Family Lockets](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-lockets/) - A locket is just like it sounds, a protected place to keep something of special meaning to the person. Many of the early ancient lockets kept an herbal remedy or medicine, even poison. During the 1500s, lockets became popular as mourning jewelry (something worn after the death of a loved one). Calling them locket came
- [Scientists Tracked Fine-Scale Genetic Structure of Finland](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scientists-tracked-fine-scale-genetic-structure-of-finland/) - Researchers from the University of Finland announced that they have used genetics data to track how genetics in Finland have changed within seven decades. This allowed the scientists to follow changes brought about by World War II. Their work can lead to better methods of tracking individuals’ genetic history. Researchers from the University of Finland
- [MyHeritage's Deep Nostalgia - Cool or Creepy?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritages-deep-nostalgia-cool-or-creepy/) - MyHeritage introduced Deep Nostalgia in February of 2021. It allows people to animate the faces in their family photos. Some people think it is absolutely wonderful, while others find it kind of creepy. Deep Nostalgia uses deep learning algorithms to produce remarkable results. You can animate any of the faces in your photos to see
- [23andMe Black Representation in Genetic Research Study](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-black-representation-in-genetic-research-study/) - 23andMe has begun their Black Representation in Genetic Research study. This study aims to understand the biology connecting genetic variants to diseases. To support the study, 23andMe recruited just under 1,000 customers with African ancestry who consented to participate in the study. The project, supported with funding from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), involves the sequencing of RNA
- [Genetic Testing for Children Could be Beneficial](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genetic-testing-for-children-could-be-beneficial/) - The story of two fathers in Washington state explains why genetic testing for children could be beneficial in certain circumstances. The Seattle Times wrote an article about two fathers with young daughters who each had Batten Disease. Together, the fathers drafted a bill that would make genetic testing immediately available and covered by insurance companies
- [Search All Irish Records for Free at MyHeritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/search-all-irish-records-for-free-at-myheritage-for-st-patricks-day/) - St Patrick’s Day is all about celebrating your Irish heritage … and what better way than to celebrate your connection to the Emerald Isle than to make discoveries about your ancestors who lived there? From March 11-18, 2021, you’ll be able to do just that on MyHeritage for free! MyHeritage is opening all Irish records
- [RootsTech Attracts Over 1 Million Participants Opening Week](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-attracts-over-1-million-participants-opening-week/) - #post_excerptRootsTech Connect 2021 attracted over 1 million participants during its opening week.
- [Birth Order](https://www.familytree.com/blog/birth-order/) - Science has shown there is some evidence that the birth order (when a child is born within the family) as to the type of personality that child might have later in life. Not 100% in every case but it has shown types of personalities based on when a person was born. The placement shows some
- [Ancestry Partners with The Home Edit for Meaningful Spring Cleaning](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-partners-with-the-home-edit-for-meaningful-spring-cleaning/) - #post_excerptAncestry partnered with The Home Edit to help you make spring cleaning more meaningful.
- [Uses of Linoleum](https://www.familytree.com/blog/uses-of-linoleum/) - This is materiel that had its beginnings in 1860. At first, you would think linoleum was just a floor product. During the 1800s into the 20th century linoleum was used in high traffic areas in a building or home. Yet in the 1920s and 1930s there were various colors and patterns used in linoleum. By
- [Childhood Candies of the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/childhood-candies-of-the-1950s/) - The youngsters of the 1950s were part of the bigger consumer age with all types of new toys, games and special sweet treats. One activity children liked to do was save their pennies to get some candy at the corner store. Here are a few samples of the treats from the 1950s. Ask any relatives
- [Hat Pin Holders](https://www.familytree.com/blog/hat-pin-holders/) - Now, this is a type of family heirloom you might not have. Or you might have one and did not know what it is. A once popular item for any lady's dressing table was a holder for her hat pins. Since ladies, all types, in all types of occupations or stay at home, wore hats
- [Vintage Cameras](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vintage-cameras/) - For your family history you are very dependent on family photos. To have such a collection someone had to have a camera or have a photo taken at a studio or traveling photographer. Before cameras there just a few drawings, painting or silhouettes images available. The camera began in 1839 with the daguerreotype. Over the
- [The Baby Boom](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-baby-boom/) - This era is defined as people born from 1946 to 1964. Such individuals are also known as 'boomers'. You may be one yourself or know others who fit that era or have relatives born then. It was a boom due to the high increase of births following World War Two. The highest number of births
- [Dangerous Vintage Games](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dangerous-vintage-games/) - There were once very popular games played by our ancestral adults and other by children that appeared then as harmless fun but over the years have been looked at as dangerous. Looking at Victorian Era (1840-1900) our ancestors thought it was popular for parlor games to involve fire, chemicals and blindfolds. Some of these will
- [Art Nouveau for Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/art-nouveau-for-your-ancestors/) - A special unique style very popular at the beginning the 20th century (from 1890 to 1915) was known as 'Art Nouveau'. Many things were created in this style and you just might have some that your ancestors possessed and you never knew what a great style piece you might have inherited. There were great works
- [Why Are You Doing This Research??](https://www.familytree.com/blog/why-are-you-doing-this-research/) - Here are a few reasons for you to keep researching your family ancestors and building your family tree.
- [Our Ancestral Pioneers and Words They Used](https://www.familytree.com/blog/our-ancestral-pioneers-and-words-they-used-2/) - Those ancestors they moved from the eastern coastal homelands to seek a new life in the mid-west and far west faced a long journey, work to establish a homestead, harsh weather and long periods of isolation from towns and other people. They even developed their own phrases and slang terms for things and activities. Here
- [Our Ancestral Pioneers and Words They Used](https://www.familytree.com/blog/our-ancestral-pioneers-and-words-they-used/) - Those ancestors they moved from the eastern coastal homelands to seek a new life in the mid-west and far west faced a long journey, work to establish a homestead, harsh weather and long periods of isolation from towns and other people. They even developed their own phrases and slang terms for things and activities. Here
- [Family Rocking Chair](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-rocking-chair/) - There is a timeless piece of family history that you should include in your collection of family artifacts. You may still have one or a photo – that is the family rocking chair. It was a young Benjamin Franklin who was credited with its creation in the 1700s in America. They very quickly became popular
- [FamilySearch Family History Library Launched New Webpage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-family-history-library-launched-new-webpage/) - FamilySearch launched a brand new Family History Library webpage.
- [Our Female Ancestors as Brides](https://www.familytree.com/blog/our-female-ancestors-as-brides/) - How has the planning of a couple's wedding changed over the decades.? Today, it is usually a couple who work together for what they would like for the wedding and reception. Yet, in years past it was very much just the bride-to-be and her mother. Another change is that usually, a bride made her own
- [Our Female Ancestors as Brides](https://www.familytree.com/blog/our-female-ancestors-as-brides/) - How has the planning of a couple's wedding changed over the decades.? Today, it is usually a couple who work together for what they would like for the wedding and reception. Yet, in years past it was very much just the bride-to-be and her mother. Another change is that usually, a bride made her own
- [Classic Children's Playground Games](https://www.familytree.com/blog/classic-childrens-playground-games/) - In the days before computers, cell phones, video game stations; growing up as a child was playing games outside with your friends. Review over the list of such games, see which you played, your parents or other ancestors. It would be great to include in your family history. The playing with marbles is a true
- [Ancestry Works to Bring Black Family Histories Forward](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-works-to-bring-black-family-histories-forward/) - Ancestry is working to bring Black Family Histories forward to make it easier for people to learn about their ancestors including those who were enslaved.
- [Kentucky Historical Society Announces Kentucky Ancestors Show](https://www.familytree.com/blog/kentucky-historical-society-announces-kentucky-ancestors-show/) - The Kentucky Historical Society announced the launch of the Kentucky Ancestors Town Hall TV show.
- [Keeping Warm](https://www.familytree.com/blog/keeping-warm/) - Some winter seasons were colder than others, no matter where your ancestors may have lived. So with without the central air and heat of today, how did your ancestors manage to stay warm especially in the 1800s and early 1900s? Designs for many homes had the ceiling lower in the kitchen area where there was
- [Glass Slippers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/glass-slippers/) - No, not quite the fairy-tale of a glass slipper but rather a very popular curio you ancestors may have had. You might recall seeing them, but didn't know the story behind these glass slippers on display. Now, these were small glass pieces not the size of a true shoe. There were in the style of
- [Family Search Learning Center](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-search-learning-center/) - There is an easy to use 'Learning Center' on the FamilySearch.org site. With a search box, any topic you can see what is available. There are also some great prepared lessons on different topics to assist you. One is titled: “Getting Started in Genealogy' – providing info on software programs and helpful tips on recording
- [MyHeritage Added Interface Improvements for Genetic Groups](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-added-interface-improvements-for-genetic-groups/) - MyHeritage has added some interface improvements for their Genetic Groups feature.
- [23andMe to Merge with Virgin Group](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-to-merge-with-virgin-group/) - 23andMe will merge with VG Acquisitions Corp, which is owned by Virgin Group.
- [FamilySearch Revealed 2020 Genealogy Highlights](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-revealed-2020-genealogy-highlights/) - FamilySearch revealed some of its 2020 genealogy highlights.
- [Ancestry Updated Communities for Members with Ties to Germanic Europe](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-updated-communities-for-members-with-ties-to-germanic-europe/) - Ancestry significant upgrades tp AncestryDNA communities for members with Germanic Europe and US Regions of New England, the Mid-Atlantic and the Midwest.
- [Words Your Ancestors Used, but Not Used Today](https://www.familytree.com/blog/words-your-ancestors-used-but-not-used-today/) - There are many expressions used over the decades, some new ones and some old ones that are no longer used. Here are some examples of words and phrases used by our ancestors but not so much anymore. A popular drink of gin and ale drink was served hot with sugar or other ingredients added in
- [Skills Forgotten](https://www.familytree.com/blog/skills-forgotten/) - There were many activities and skills your ancestors had and used that are not done so much in the 21st century. These items could come back and you might be interested in doing so, especially if you can find out through a photo, journal or letter that an ancestor had these skills. A nearly lost
- [The Luck of Horseshoes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-luck-of-horseshoes/) - A traditional symbol of 'luck' has been the horseshoe. Even at one time, it was common practice for a business to make sure they displayed a metal U-shaped horseshoe, especially any business using horses – such as farmers, tradesmen, etc. The luck of the horseshoe started began because horses were so important and you needed
- [Divorce in Sioux Falls](https://www.familytree.com/blog/divorce-in-sioux-falls/) - There was a place named the “The Cataract House Hotel” between 1884 to 1908, located in the frontier town of Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, which became a haven for women—and some men—escaping bad marriages. It was built in 1871, a luxury hotel with 14 beds and two parlors. It was enlarged twice by
- [Ideal Towns of the 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ideal-towns-of-the-1930s/) - Most of you while doing family history research have been able to trace relatives back to the 1920s and 1930s. Those were two very different, unusual and somewhat difficult decades, back to back. With the stock market crash of October 1929, the good times, jobs, money, products, entertainment, etc. of the 1920s all came to
- [The Start of the Word “OK”](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-start-of-the-word-ok/) - Who hasn't used the word 'OK' more than once a day? It is one of those common expressions used over the generations, including your ancestors. It can also be spelled 'Okay' but pronounced the same. It began when a popular activity in the 1830s that of telling jokes among young people in America, but using
- [Early Versions of More Modern Items](https://www.familytree.com/blog/early-versions-of-more-modern-items/) - Your ancestors may have had the opportunity to use some items after they were first invented. But many of those items today can look and operate quite differently. Here area few examples and the changes over the decades. A common medical item is syringes which held a hypodermic needle used to inject medicine into a
- [What was Done to Hang Out Laundry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-was-done-to-hang-out-laundry/) - Yes, laundry hung out to dry, before modern clothes dryer, always seemed like a laborious, or at least annoying, chore. Work began with the clothes sorted, then washed, hung to dry, folded and put away. Just the washing process was very pains-taking. The first electric washing machine wasn’t invented until 1908, and the first automatic
- [Paper Dresses of the 1960s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/paper-dresses-of-the-1960s/) - This was a popular fad of the 1960s, one you, your mother, your aunt or even grandmother may have been a part of. It was a short-lived trend in fashion to serve the masses clothing for a fraction of the price of even the cheapest fabric dress. They were iconic fashion elements of the era.
- [1930s Roosevelt Outhouses](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1930s-roosevelt-outhouses/) - Outhouses, facilities not in a family home, but rather a separate small structure behind the house, where a person could go to the 'bathroom'. Such wooden structures started over 500 years ago. It was discovered during the Great Depression, many Americans had no outhouse or only ones in very poor condition and really unsafe. It
- [What was Rationed During World War 2 ?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-was-rationed-during-world-war-2/) - After the year 2020 and all the problems everyone across the globe faced, we think we have seen it all. No toilet paper available, rationing of some foods and paper supplies, etc existed. However, your grandparents and great grandparents did suffer for several years many hardships during World War 2 years of the early 1940s.
- [Cost of Goods and Services Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/cost-of-goods-and-services-years-ago/) - Many decades between 1860s and early 1990s but even more so is the price for items your ancestors had to pay for things they needed. Here are a few examples of price differences, even figuring in inflation. At the dry cleaners in the 1930s, to have a coat and pair of slacks cleaned and 2
- [The Victorian Use of Velvet](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-victorian-use-of-velvet/) - The Victorian Era, is that, a time frame approximately during the reign of Britain's Queen Victoria which was 1837-1901. Many of our ancestors lived during that period whether in Great Britain, Canada or America. Many popular styles of clothing, furniture, homes, etc., existed during those decades. Those who have studied that era say for sure
- [Ancestry will Discontinue AncestryHealth](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-will-discontinue-ancestryhealth/) - Ancestry has decided to discontinue AncestryHealth. The company provided information to customers who are using it, or who gave it as a gift.
- [Your Ancestors during the Worst Years in American History](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-during-the-worst-years-in-american-history/) - Here is a listing of major crises and events that occurred during the lifetimes of your ancestors. It would be important for future generations to know which of just these top events affected your ancestors. This list represents just some of the top worst events in American history. Each would be easy enough to do
- [Forgotten Prohibition Terms](https://www.familytree.com/blog/forgotten-prohibition-terms/) - The era of Prohibition in the United States began in 1920 and when to 1934) was a strange and hard time for Americans. Some people wanted the stopping of alcoholic beverages and others still wanted liquor so illegal manufacturing and sale of alcohol became a new occupation for many people in the 1920s. All of
- [Find A Grave Updated Photo Requests](https://www.familytree.com/blog/find-a-grave-updated-photo-requests/) - Find A Grave has provided information about how they will handle photo requests for memorials that are on their website.
- [Geni Posted a 2020 Year in Review](https://www.familytree.com/blog/geni-posted-a-2020-year-in-review/) - Geni posted a 202 Year in Review blog post in which they point out some of the good things Geni users participated in.
- [MyHeritage DNA Launched Genetic Groups](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-dna-launched-genetic-groups/) - MyHeritage DNA has launched Genetic Groups, a long-awaited ethnicity enhancement.
- [FamilySearch Added Over 28 Million New Indexed Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-added-over-28-million-new-indexed-records/) - FamilySearch has added over 28 million newly indexed records to its collections.
- [Nazi Headstones Removed from Veterans Cemetery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/nazi-headstones-removed-from-veterans-cemetery/) - Two headstones with swastikas were removed from a Texas Veterans cemetery, and replaced with standard headstones.
- [MyHeritage Added Family Tree Pedigree View on Desktop](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-added-family-tree-pedigree-view-on-desktop/) - MyHeritage has added the Family Tree Pedigree View feature on desktop.
- [What Do Those Sayings Mean?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-do-those-sayings-mean/) - Every generation has had their own sayings or phrases and every one of that generation understood what was being said or referred to. Also over time, those phrases are still used in later generations but no one knows where it originated from. There is the phrase 'Busman's Holiday'. It originated in the 1840s in England
- [Contraband Camps](https://www.familytree.com/blog/contraband-camps/) - During the American Civil War of the early 1860s, there were "contraband" camps. Such contraband camps were African-American refugee camps to which between 400,000-500,000 thousand enslaved men, women, and children in the Union-occupied portions of the Southern Confederacy states fled to escape their slave-holding owners by getting themselves to the Union Army. There they were
- [Contraband Camps](https://www.familytree.com/blog/contraband-camps/) - During the American Civil War of the early 1860s, there were "contraband" camps. Such contraband camps were African-American refugee camps to which between 400,000-500,000 thousand enslaved men, women, and children in the Union-occupied portions of the Southern Confederacy states fled to escape their slave-holding owners by getting themselves to the Union Army. There they were
- [Origin of Birthday Cakes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/origin-of-birthday-cakes/) - The idea of celebrating a birthday with a cake began with the Roman Empire who celebrated men's birthdays with cakes made from nuts, honey, flour and yeast, (just not very sweet). This was for men of high status or importance in an area. Women's birthdays were not celebrated with any type of cake. In Western
- [Leftovers – Common Foods of 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/leftovers-common-foods-of-1930s/) - With the Great Depression during the 1930s, you did have ancestors directly affected by lack of paying jobs, not enough money which meant not enough food for the table. But your ancestors of the 1930s did come up with ideas to help the food situation. Many grocery stores trying to stay open, slashed their prices.
- [Items Once Thought to be Dangerous … Are Safe](https://www.familytree.com/blog/items-once-thought-to-be-dangerous-are-safe/) - Before science and medicine (before the late 1800s) could prove that diseases and illnesses were due to germs, the population the stench of human waste and decay – bad smells were what caused people to be ill. People tried to cover their nose if there was a hint of bad odors around. Medical doctors (1600s-1700s)
- [Slang Terms Used by Your Grandparents](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slang-terms-used-by-your-grandparents/) - During the 1910s into the 1950s there were many everyday slang phrases or terms used but now in the 21st century rarely used. These slang phrases might have been very common for your grandparents and should be included in a family history. Here are a few examples: In fine fettle –means being in good condition.
- [Colonial Celebrations of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/colonial-celebrations-of-new-years-eve-and-new-years-day/) - When looking into the lives of any American colonial relatives use the date of 1752. The people living during the Colonial Period in the North American colonies using the Julian Calendar prior to 1752 celebrated New Year's Eve on the evening of March 24 and New Year's Day was March 25 until the year 1752
- [White Christmas Movie](https://www.familytree.com/blog/white-christmas-movie/) - Christmas-themed Hollywood movies have been popular for decades. There is even a museum in Ohio with movie items with the Christmas theme. One special Christmas movie made in 1954 is a true classic and favorite. Another museum 'Upcountry History Museum' is having a special exhibit just on 'White Christmas' movie marking its 66th anniversary. The
- [Newspaper Boys of Early 1900s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/newspaper-boys-of-early-1900s/) - Little is known today about the life of those young boys in large cities who sold the daily newspaper on the street. This was not an after school job as it would become in the 1940s and beyond. At the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the young boys selling
- ['Doughnut Girls' of World War One](https://www.familytree.com/blog/doughnut-girls-of-world-war-one/) - During the Great War for USA (1917-1919), many women wanted to help life a little nicer for the soldiers. Four women working for the Salvation Army who, while providing snacks and Christian activities for the soldiers, had the idea that serving up some doughnuts ( a rare treat because of rationing) would perhaps do more
- [Popular Christmas Dinner Items 100 Years Ago](https://www.familytree.com/blog/popular-christmas-dinner-items-100-years-ago/) - Our ancestors did look forward to a special dinner served on Christmas Day. It was truly the day for the family and exceptional, favorite foods. One item special was to have a variety of meat prepared and serviced. For that Christmas dinner, there could be fish, venison, roast beef, a crown of roast pork. It
- [The Meaning of Christmas & Holiday Sayings](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-meaning-of-christmas-holiday-sayings/) - Many terms have been used over the decades by our ancestors and maybe lost by the 21 century. It might be interesting to review some of these sayings as they relate to the holiday season. One item present in the cold winter and places that get snow at Christmas time is Hogamadog. It is the
- [Strict Rules Teachers Had to Follow in the 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/strict-rules-teachers-had-to-follow-in-the-1800s/) - Many changes over the decades of what was considered proper behavior. This especially applied to the teachers of youngsters in the 1800s, plus the problems they had to deal with. Teachers in the cities had many students who were immigrants, and didn't speak English or were still trying to learn the language and American customs.
- [Favorite Christmas Toys over the Early 20th Century](https://www.familytree.com/blog/favorite-christmas-toys-over-the-early-20th-century/) - You may well know which were your grandparents or parents favorite toys at Christmas. But here are some reminders of what was popular during the early 20th century. An all-time favorite has been a Teddy Bear. It started in 1902, when President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a tied-up, defenseless black bear during a hunting
- [Your Ancestors' Favorite - Christmas Candy Canes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-favorite-christmas-candy-canes/) - What is the Christmas season without candy canes? In earlier years, this peppermint-flavored treat was a rarity and only available during the holiday season. There are numerous ideas of how the candy cane started, including in 1847 with a German immigrant who adored his Christmas tree with candy canes. The treat of candy canes did
- [What were Popular 1960s Fads for Our Ancestors?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-were-popular-1960s-fads-for-our-ancestors/) - The very term 'fads' refers to trends, fashions, activities that come and go. During most of the 20th century there have been a number of 'fads,' those popular items that then lose popularity and replaced by another fad. Yet there were several fads that continued for decades. The decade of the 1960s was very big
- [White House Christmas Traditions](https://www.familytree.com/blog/white-house-christmas-traditions/) - The White House has decorated for Christmas in different ways during the various administrations.
- [FamilySearch Now Available in 30 Languages](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-now-available-in-30-languages/) - FamilySearch is now available in a total of 30 languages. Some have been recently added.
- [Animal Crackers Box on a Christmas Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/animal-crackers-box-on-a-christmas-tree/) - The practice of placing a box of Barnum's Animal Crackers on a Christmas tree began in 1902. That was when a string was added to the Barnum’s Animals box for the Christmas season so that they could hang on a Christmas tree branch as a decorative ornament. Other ornaments at the turn of the century
- [DNA Testing Fills in Gaps for Adult Adoptees](https://www.familytree.com/blog/dna-testing-fills-in-gaps-for-adult-adoptees/) - 23andMe points out that adult adoptees can fill in the blanks about their biological family through DNA testing.
- [Joe Biden's Ancestral Home Celebrated his Victory](https://www.familytree.com/blog/joe-bidens-ancestral-home-celebrated-his-victory/) - Joe Biden has relatives who live in two Counties in Ireland. His ancestral home celebrated his victory in the U.S. 2020 Presidential Election
- [What Does it Mean to have "Native American DNA"?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-have-native-american-dna/) - The results of your DNA test might include "Native American DNA". This does not automatically mean you are Indigenous.
- [MyHeritage Introduced the MyHeritage Gift Membership](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-introduced-the-myheritage-gift-membership/) - MyHeritage has introduced the MyHeritage Gift Membership. Send one to a family member or friend who wants to work on their family tree.
- [RootsTech Connect 2021 Announced First Keynote Speakers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-connect-2021-announced-first-keynote-speakers/) - RootsTech 2021, a virtual genealogy and family history conference, has announced the first Keynote Speakers.
- [Home Remedies](https://www.familytree.com/blog/home-remedies/) - Today one gets doctor's prescriptions or over the counter medicine when needed. However, your ancestors did not always have a doctor nearby, or a drug store or even be able to afford medicine. So traditionally home remedies were used for many physical problems. Home remedies or 'old-fashion cures' have been done in households for hundreds
- [Older Traditional Manners](https://www.familytree.com/blog/older-traditional-manners/) - There had been for decades a set group of traditional manners expected of all individuals, especially taught to children. These your parents, grandparents, gr grandparents, etc grew up and followed. Here are some traditional good behaviors: A child was never to argue with an adult, with what the adult said, especially if a parent spoke,
- [Carnival Glass Heirlooms](https://www.familytree.com/blog/carnival-glass-heirlooms/) - You just might have some pieces of 'carnival glass' heirlooms but did not know their history. So carnival glass dates back to 1907 started by Fenton Art Glass Co. and production was big until about 1925. Other companies also produced carnival glass items around the globe. Prior to carnival glass, your ancestors main type of
- [Other Methods Southern Slaves Used to Make Money](https://www.familytree.com/blog/other-methods-southern-slaves-used-to-make-money/) - The importing of slaves from other regions was outlawed in the United States in 1807. Northern states did have slaves prior to 1807. Between 1840 and 1850, the last slaves in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island either died or were granted their freedom. But slavery, especially in the South continued, a master having additional
- [Christmas Traditions of Pioneer Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/christmas-traditions-of-pioneer-ancestors/) - If you had 'pioneer' ancestors, those who lived in the 1700s to early 1900s in any wilderness, isolated regions of America, it is fascinating to examine what Christmas traditions they celebrated. The first celebration of Christmas didn't really expand as a big important holiday until the mid-1800s; yet it was the Southern States that had
- [Vintage Costume Jewelry](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vintage-costume-jewelry/) - You might have photos of your female ancestors (mothers, grandmothers, aunts and great grandmothers) wearing jewelry – might be gold or silver or it could be costume jewelry. If the time frame was the 1930s – 1960, there were many new techniques for producing a variety of costume jewelry that looked good. During those years
- [Saying 'Hello' on the Telephone](https://www.familytree.com/blog/saying-hello-on-the-telephone/) - Here is a common phrase that you take for granted but it was not commonly used by your ancestors. Just using the word 'Hello' was not used often and not even in the dictionary until 1883. The word was looked on earlier as a rude remark, especially if you did not know the person very
- [Late 1800s Inventions ---- Some Useful-Some Not](https://www.familytree.com/blog/late-1800s-inventions-some-useful-some-not/) - People have always been inventing things to make their life easier. This is so true in the late 1800s (1880 to 1899). One example was known as the 'Tissue-Oscillator Machine'. A person wore a belt around their backside or their stomach and the belt vibrated the body's tissue to improve the person's weight and health.
- [RootsTech Connect](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-connect/) - Between February 25-27, 2021 will be a global RootsTech Connect, sponsored by FamilySearch.org. It will truly be global and virtual. An interesting aspect for 2021 is they are accepting submissions no later than December 18 and December 31, 2020 for various types of videos from the general public that will be featured during the conference.
- [Ordering SS Applications Online](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ordering-ss-applications-online/) - One of the best original sources for information on a relative or ancestor, especially if they lived after 1900 is the U.S. Social Security Application. To get a copy of those applications, there is a new ordering form known as SS-5. From the Social Security Administration. It is now a bit easier to order those
- [400 Years Since Pilgrim Dorothy Bradford Drowned](https://www.familytree.com/blog/400-years-since-pilgrim-dorothy-bradford-drowned/) - Dorothy Bradford (maiden name May) was the daughter of Henry and Katherine May and she was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England about 1597. Dorothy moved to an English colony in Amsterdam around 1608 with her non-conformist father, who was a leading church elder in the Henry Ainsworth church congregation in the city. Five years later,
- [Vintage School Supplies](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vintage-school-supplies/) - Whether school in 2020 is at a school building or at home distance with online education, there were very important vintage school supplies need decades ago by our ancestors. Here are some vintage school supplies not used for years. The use of a quill pen with a metal writing tip and the feather at the
- [Forgotten Thanksgiving Dishes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/forgotten-thanksgiving-dishes/) - Some traditional favorite dishes have been at family Thanksgiving tables for decades. Here are a few not seen in many years. Pork Cake started in 1922, published in a magazine. Neither butter or eggs are needed for the recipe. It does have ground lean salt pork, raisins, spices, brown sugar and molasses. This dish is
- [Juveniles of Plymouth](https://www.familytree.com/blog/juveniles-of-plymouth/) - On this day before Thanksgiving one does look to the first Thanksgiving with those who traveled on the Mayflower ship for a new life and a new land. You should also remember it is the 400th anniversary of the landing of the Mayflower ship. There were 102 plus the crew on the ship to come
- [Why Were Family Homes and Other Buildings White?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/why-were-family-homes-and-other-buildings-white/) - Think back to old vintage homes, medium to smaller ones, not always those considered huge mansions, most were white. Such vintage houses weren’t painted as we know it today. Instead, they were whitewashed, a process of coating a wooden (or brick) surface with a combination of water, hydrated lime, and salt mixed with various ingredients
- [Using Different Aprons](https://www.familytree.com/blog/using-different-aprons/) - You might not have thought of it but your female ancestors actually may have needed several different types of aprons. Different household duties meant different aprons. If she was doing laundry then fixing dinner, a different apron was needed. Those living and working on a farm would need different ones when working with livestock (chickens,
- [Thanksgiving Dinner Changed Over Time](https://www.familytree.com/blog/thanksgiving-dinner-changed-over-time/) - The foods you include in your Thanksgiving dinner today may be very different from the foods your ancestors ate.
- [Ancestry Launched Historical Marriage Index Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-launched-historical-marriage-index-collection/) - Ancestry launched the first part of the Newspapers.com Marriage Index Collection.
- [FamilySearch Helps Identify Graves in Historic Cemetery](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-helps-identify-graves-in-historic-cemetery/) - FamilySearch is helping Project RESPECT to identify who is buried in the Evergreen Negro Cemetery in Houston.
- [The 23andMe Ancestry Algorithm Got an Update](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-23andme-ancestry-algorithm-got-an-update/) - 23andMe announced that they have updated their Ancestry Algorithm.
- [Ancestry Updated its Family History App](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-updated-its-family-history-app/) - Ancestry is making updated to its Family History mobile app in ways that expand inclusion and diversity.
- [Voting During a Pandemic - Then and Now](https://www.familytree.com/blog/voting-during-a-pandemic-then-and-now/) - In 1918 influenza pandemic made it difficult for your ancestors to vote. Today, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing similar problems.
- [MyHeritage Released New Norwegian Record Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-released-new-norwegian-record-collection/) - MyHeritage has released the Norway Church Records 1815-1938 collection.
- [Personal Hygiene of Your Ancestors in 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/personal-hygiene-of-your-ancestors-in-1800s/) - Today you take for granted the conveniences in an indoor bathroom with its shower, tub, toilet, sink and even a few other items. In the 1800s, an outside toilet or what was called a privy was the standard. Wealthy homeowners from 1880s onward would have indoor plumbing. For toilet paper, that was not invented until
- [Your Parents & Birth of the Cocktail Party of the 1950s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-parents-birth-of-the-cocktail-party-of-the-1950s/) - It was very popular in the 1950s and into the 1960s to host cocktail parties in a home or other location. A good way to relax and socialize. Yet the concept started in America back in 1917 when Clara Walsh of St. Louis, Missouri hosted an unusual party titled 'Baby Party'. Here adults were encouraged
- [Silver Spoons, Important in the Family](https://www.familytree.com/blog/silver-spoons-important-in-the-family/) - Our ancestors have used spoons in one shape or form for hundreds of years with different styles found across history and the globe. The use of knives at the table came later as did using a fork, come in the early 1800s. Most people had spoons made of wood, or animal horns or bone. In
- [Marks on Faces of Vintage Photos](https://www.familytree.com/blog/marks-on-faces-of-vintage-photos/) - As you go through family photo albums of any time period there could be something that really catches your eye. There could be a face of an individual, so marked out using a pen that you can not recognize who it is. Even worst is if the person's photo head is actually cut out of
- [Very Early Inventions Still Used Today](https://www.familytree.com/blog/very-early-inventions-still-used-today/) - For our ancestors, whether they immigrated in the 1700s, 1800s or 1900s, they did see America as a land of possibilities. Not just in better working opportunities but also in the chance to create or invent something to make life easier for everyone. Many other inventions came from European nations and developed further in America.
- [Kitchen Essentials in the 1940s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/kitchen-essentials-in-the-1940s/) - Something that is often forgotten about in the 21st century is what gadgets were important in any kitchen for the housewife in the 1940s. These would be some important tools to help prepare any meal, many similar to what was used in the 1930s and 1920s, but a few newer had come by the 1940s.
- [Election Cake](https://www.familytree.com/blog/election-cake/) - There was a long-time tradition in America, a special treat served to those who voted on Election Day. However, its beginnings was actually during the time there were British colonies and when young men were drafted in the early to mid-1700s to served in the British Army. In a local community, those men drafted were
- [Nickel Coke-Cola](https://www.familytree.com/blog/nickel-coke-cola/) - You will for sure want to include in the family history memories about the nickel Coke-Cola. It is one of those standards that every America and other around the globe know and have tasted. It is one item everyone remembers but they may have forgotten it remained the same price for decades – one nickel
- [Hart Island in Bronx, NY](https://www.familytree.com/blog/hart-island-in-bronx-ny/) - You never know when you may come across a name or a location and really not know much about it. Hart Island on the westernmost edge of Long Island Sound in the Bronx region of New York City is such an example. This place is seen by many as a very spooky place. It was
- [Civil War Soldiers Dyed Their Hair](https://www.familytree.com/blog/civil-war-soldiers-dyed-their-hair/) - One of the most important invocations to come during the American Civil War was photography, the equipment could be hauled in a wagon and many photographers traveled from military camp to towns across America during 1861-1865. That is great because more than likely you might have a photo of an ancestor who served during the
- [Ancestors Basic Skills for Survival](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestors-basic-skills-for-survival/) - No matter where your ancestors grew up, even in a large city, there were decades where each individual had to have basic skills for survival. Countless chores and hard work that were common up until more recent history. These tasks were not only crucial for the survival of the family unit but also provided some
- [Italian Internment in the Early 1940s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/italian-internment-in-the-early-1940s/) - During World War 2 (1939-1945), it was nation against nation. With Japan attaching the American Pearl Harbor in 1941, anyone who was Japanese in America was looked at as a threat to the nation. So many Japanese-American (even those born in the USA) were placed in special internment camps across the US. That was also
- [New Innovations in 1893](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-innovations-in-1893/) - With just a few years before the dawn of the 20th century, many things were already changing and becoming 'modern' for your ancestors. These new innovations would truly become a part of your ancestors' lives very soon. Imagine your grandparents or great grandparents and how they may have felt about the new modern items. Many
- [The Name 'Dixie' – Why?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-name-dixie-why/) - Back prior to the American Civil War, a fellow named Daniel Decatur Emmett composed “Dixie,” a minstrel song that included the now-famous refrain “Away, away, away down south in Dixie!” It was an immediate successful song, even Abraham Lincoln referred to the song one of the best tunes he had ever heard. The song by
- [23andMe Offers 23andMe+](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-offers-23andme/) - 23andMe+ is a yearly subscription service
- [Ancestry's Ethnicity Update Could Include More Scotland](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrys-ethnicity-update-could-include-more-scotland/) - Ancestry's 2020 update to their Ethnicity Estimate could include more Scotland due to the addition of more cultural groups.
- [MyHeritage Updated their Theory of Family Relativity Again](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-their-theory-of-family-relativity-again/) - MyHeritage has updated their Theory of Family Relativity for the third time.
- [23andMe Launched New Family Health History Tree](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-launched-new-family-health-history-tree/) - 23andMe launched a Family Health History Tree. It is useful for keeping track of the health conditions that run in your family tree.
- [New England](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-england/) - Everyone knows the region of America that runs from Massachusetts to Maine as 'New England', yet how did that start? Prior to 1614, John Smith (associated with story of Pocahontas) had been in Jamestown, Virginia colony and was no longer welcomed in that colony. So John Smith joined an expedition that sailed up the coast
- [Jack-O-Lanterns](https://www.familytree.com/blog/jack-o-lanterns/) - You and your ancestors have used the phrase of 'jack-o-lanterns' for decades. It does have a very long history and was part of most people's lives. The original meaning in the 1660s was for a man with a lantern or a night watchman. By 1700s, it referred to mysterious light seen at night along marsh
- [A November Election Date](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-november-election-date/) - Election day is always a Tuesday. But it did not start that way. States were allowed to hold elections any time they wanted within a 34-day period but no later than the first Wednesday in December. This did cause problems with some states voting earlier and it could have influenced states who held late elections.
- [FamilySearch Updated its Genealogies Search Page](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-updated-its-genealogies-search-page/) - FamilySearch has updated its Genealogies search page in order to make it easier for users to get better results.
- [Ancestry and Bright Pink Join in Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-and-bright-pink-join-in-breast-cancer-awareness-month/) - Ancestry and Bright Pink have joined during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020 with a limited-time special offer.
- [AAHGS 2020 will be Virtual](https://www.familytree.com/blog/aahgs-2020-will-be-virtual/) - The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society will hold a virtual conference in 2020.
- [Global Climate Changed for Your Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/global-climate-changed-for-your-ancestors/) - It is not just the 21st century that people have had to worry over global climates changes. Our ancestors within the last 200 years faced some major climate problems. Two major events happened, both in the island nation of Indonesia in the South Pacific that would affect the climate around the world. First was Mount
- [Early Censuses - 1790-1840](https://www.familytree.com/blog/early-censuses-1790-1840/) - That is fifty years of Federal censuses that provide the rich resources of information found in the census done beginning in 1850 and beyond. Yet, there is still a good deal to learn from those censuses. The first one done in August 1790 is great to go over, hopefully, you had ancestors living in the
- [Halloween Canceled Due to Spanish Flu](https://www.familytree.com/blog/halloween-canceled-due-to-spanish-flu/) - Americans today, 2020, saw the same problem of our ancestors in 1918 about having to balance a desire for fun at Halloween with the risk of catching and spreading a deadly disease. Shows history does repeat itself. Many locations across the United States today recommend against trick-or-treating and bans against haunted houses, festivals and other
- [Georgetown Headstones – White / Black](https://www.familytree.com/blog/georgetown-headstones-white-black/) - Within the District of Columbia is a neighborhood with homes and commercial businesses, known a Georgetown, founded in 1751, when it was part of the colony of Maryland. A tobacco trading post with an inspection house for tobacco was built there and a small community developed. The inspection house was built by George Gordon who
- [Late 1800s- Collecting Fine China to Preserve Heritage](https://www.familytree.com/blog/late-1800s-collecting-fine-china-to-preserve-heritage/) - After the American Civil War ended in 1865, and into the 1870s to 1890s, things were changing for our ancestors. Many more immigrants were arriving, industry was expanding, and America celebrated their 100th anniversary in 1876, so many people were looking back at their heritage especially if their ancestors had lived in the colonial era
- [Methods of Delivering the Mail](https://www.familytree.com/blog/methods-of-delivering-the-mail/) - Mail delivery began with the appointment of Benjamin Franklin as the first postmaster general in July 1775 by the Continental Congress and paid $1,000 a year. He saw good mail delivery as a method to connect and unite the colonies and eventually the states. It was transported by horseback riders on the rough-hewn roads between
- [Munching Party](https://www.familytree.com/blog/munching-party/) - A gentleman born in Massachusetts named Horace Fletcher at the end of the 1890s and into the 1900s, believed that people were not chewing their food thoroughly until liquefied before swallowing. If they did chew completely, their digestion and overall health would be better. As his beliefs were published across America and in England, an
- [Maryland Death Certificates  - 1898-1910](https://www.familytree.com/blog/maryland-death-certificates-1898-1910/) - If you have any ancestors who may have died in Maryland and the death certificate record is available online. This online site begins May 1898 and not as many were done prior to 1898. It is interesting to learn what an ancestor died of. Plus it is a good way to see the correct spelling
- [Slang Over the Decades - 20th Century](https://www.familytree.com/blog/slang-over-the-decades-20th-century/) - During the 20th century the various slang words have changed as the American culture and society have changed. Slang words are words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people. In the 1920s: Ritzy was something
- [Reasons Ancestors Left Their Native Homeland](https://www.familytree.com/blog/reasons-ancestors-left-their-native-homeland/) - It is a very good item, ancestral homelands, you should try to figure out for your family history. Leaving not only family homeland, but leaving everything behind including other family members was never an easy decision. So here are a few suggestions for the reason why different groups left to come to America. Those from
- [States' Death Certificates](https://www.familytree.com/blog/states-death-certificates/) - It is good to have bookmarked the up-to-date online digitized death certificates, death records or death ledgers from the various states. Some of the databases are free, some are fee-based. Each state is different on which time frames for death certificates they will allow online. You will find some like Massachusetts covers 1841 to 1915,
- [Life and Experiences of the 1910s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/life-and-experiences-of-the-1910s/) - The decade of the 1910s was such a transition time in America. New inventions were starting to appear in communities and homes, slowing. It would be a decade of a world war and of a global pandemic. Here are a few items and events to make sure you place in the family history for ancestors
- [Vintage Hairstyles and Make-up 1920-1960s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vintage-hairstyles-and-make-up-1920-1960s/) - Each decade had its own styles in clothing, hair and make-up. That is what makes it easier to identify a decade for a photograph by looking at hairstyles, clothing and make-up of the ladies. The flapper age of the 1920’s, the 1930’s Hollywood look, the pin-ups of the 1940’s, the golden glamour of the 1950’s,
- [Foreign-Born Americans as WW One Soldiers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/foreign-born-americans-as-ww-one-soldiers/) - The 'Great War' aka World War One, had been going on for a few years before the United States entered in April 1917, sent troops against the Germans. It is believed seeing the final outcome, the war would have probably ended in a German victory, or sputtered to a stalemate, leaving the Germans in possession
- [Life  in 1900 was Strange](https://www.familytree.com/blog/life-in-1900-was-strange/) - Wouldn't you like to be able to talk with any of your ancestors who lived as adults in 1900, some 120 years ago? Life was so different then, think of learning what their life was life, whether they lived in a city, town or farm. You could share with them all the advances in technology
- [After Labor Day](https://www.familytree.com/blog/after-labor-day/) - It may have been due to snobbery in the late 1800s and early 1900s that a long tradition of not wearing anything white after Labor Day was born. In the late 19th century, rich, high-society women who came from wealth found themselves rubbing elbows with the so-called "new rich." It was difficult to tell the
- [Canning – Mason & Ball Jars](https://www.familytree.com/blog/canning-mason-ball-jars/) - Everyone has to remember their mother, aunt, grandmother or great aunt doing canning – preserving fruits and vegetables that can be stored safely on the shelf until needed by the family. Some members of the family today may have taken up growing vegetables in a home garden and canning them for future use which is
- [FamilySearch and Ontario Ancestors Book Scanning Partnership](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-and-ontario-ancestors-book-scanning-partnership/) - FamilySearch and Ontario Ancestors have partnered to provide specialized book scanning of the resources of Ontario Ancestors.
- [23andMe Explains Your Privacy Protections](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-explains-your-privacy-protections/) - 23andMe explains the options and choice have in regards to their data.
- [Findmypast Added New Welsh Family Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-added-new-welsh-family-records/) - Findmypast has added over 900,000 new additions of Welsh records.
- [MyHeritage Added 19.4 Million Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-added-19-4-million-records/) - MyHeritage added 19.4 million records in new collections from New York, Washington, Navarre Spain, and more.
- [23andMe Announced Insights from Lupus Research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-announced-insights-from-lupus-research/) - 23andMe collaborated with researchers from Pfizer to gain new insights into Lupus.
- [RootsTech Connect 2021 will be a Virtual Event](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-connect-2021-will-be-a-virtual-event/) - FamilySearch has announced that RootsTech 2021 will be a free virtual event. They anticipate that virtual events will become the new normal for RootsTech.
- [Ancestry is Committed to Preserving Memory of the Holocaust](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-is-committed-to-preserving-memory-of-the-holocaust/) - Ancestry is committed to preserving the memory of the Holocaust. They are able to do this through partnerships.
- [Finding Children In-Between Census Years](https://www.familytree.com/blog/finding-children-in-between-census-years/) - Maybe one of the hardest items to research, mostly you may not even know about a specific individual ever existed. Infant and child mortality was high in the years of 1700s to 1940s. Visit any older cemetery and you find many infants and children did not survive past childhood. You might think checking the US
- [Trading Tiny Portraits](https://www.familytree.com/blog/trading-tiny-portraits/) - If you inherited a collection of photos and there are some people may be from the 1880s to the turn of the 20th century you do not have a clue about, it could be those photos were part of trading. During the Victorian era (1850s – 1900), it was the practice to have a calling
- [Ladies of 1920s Looked Back at Colonial Times](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ladies-of-1920s-looked-back-at-colonial-times/) - Before the dawn of the 20th century, America celebrated its 100th anniversary with the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition, the United States’ first official world’s fair. Int he years that followed and especially in the modern 1920s - decorative arts of days of colonial America (1700s) such as spinning, crochet, rug hooking, and embroidery became important.
- [Unusual American History](https://www.familytree.com/blog/unusual-american-history/) - There are many strange or unusual events in America and relating to Americans. One not thought of very often is that Americans throw away over 4 pounds of trash daily. Figure the number of people in America in 2020 that is about 1.4 billion pounds of trash daily. Overall, a very wasteful nation. Everyone thinks
- [1780s to 1860s - Portrait of an Eye](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1780s-to-1860s-portrait-of-an-eye/) - Over the decades and centuries, our ancestors have done and produced some very unusual artifacts, many handed down over the generations. Here is one from the 1700s, if you have such an heirloom, it is a rarity. A very popular keepsake were miniature portraits (in lockets, watches) especially in eighteenth-century England and then America, they
- [Poems during the 1918 Spanish Flu](https://www.familytree.com/blog/poems-during-the-1918-spanish-flu/) - It was difficult times during the Spanish Flu across America from 1918 into 1919. Not only was the 'Great War' still happening in 1918 but this deadly flu created fear in every household. American many times used humor to help ease the stress of a time period and this was done during the Spanish Flu.
- [Political Graveyard](https://www.familytree.com/blog/political-graveyard/) - You may well have had an ancestor who served in some governmental or political position (Mayor, Senator, state legislator, judge, delegate to a national political party convention, Governor, etc) and you never knew it. With the online site 'Political Graveyard' you can find the listing of some 302,477 political names of real people covering many
- [Political Graveyard](https://www.familytree.com/blog/political-graveyard/) - You may well have had an ancestor who served in some governmental or political position (Mayor, Senator, state legislator, judge, delegate to a national political party convention, Governor, etc) and you never knew it. With the online site 'Political Graveyard' you can find the listing of some 302,477 political names of real people covering many
- [You are Here Because of 1,024 Ancestral Lines](https://www.familytree.com/blog/you-are-here-because-of-1024-ancestral-lines/) - You might have only thought you are a product of your parents (Mom and Dad), but it does go much further than those two. If you double the number of ancestors in each generation, 2 parents, 4 grandparents, and so on, we can see that by the time you are back 10 generations, you have
- [Did Your Ancestors have a Murphy Bed?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/did-your-ancestors-have-a-murphy-bed/) - You have to know what is a 'Murphy Bed' to find out if your ancestors ever had one. It is a wall bed, one stored vertically when not in use into the wall of a room. Other various forms included hidden in a closet or a cabinet. When needed, it pulls down to serve as
- [Ladies Have Come a Long Way since 1970](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ladies-have-come-a-long-way-since-1970/) - The nation marks 2020 as the 100th anniversary of American women across the nation now having the right to vote and run for a political office. In 1920, that was a very big deal for your grandmothers and great grandmothers. However, if you look at the last 50 years, there were many other basic rights
- [Great Depression - Your Ancestors Knew How to Have Fun](https://www.familytree.com/blog/great-depression-your-ancestors-knew-how-to-have-fun/) - For many Americans including your ancestors, during the Great Depression – 1930s, they struggled to survive. They were out of work or reduced wages, farmers west of the Mississippi River saw their farmland dry up, it was all a hard life for years. Yet, surprising people adapted and found things and activities that brought some
- [1910 Census Info about Your Ancestor](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1910-census-info-about-your-ancestor/) - Each of the US Censuses has been unique, varying in what questions were asked, providing some important family information, not just names. Go over the 1910 census with a keen eye to look for the following items about your family – great grandparents and grand uncles-aunts. As in any census record, look at the top,
- [Confederates in Brazil](https://www.familytree.com/blog/confederates-in-brazil/) - Here are some ideas if you can not find an ancestor who lived in the Southern States during the American Civil War (1861-1865). The southern states lost the war and the destruction of farmlands and towns, so many Southerners wanted a new start, they traveled to the western frontier territories and states. It is amazing
- [Rosie the Riveter – WW 2](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rosie-the-riveter-ww-2/) - With so many males in America being called to service in the military from 1941 to 1945 (World War 2), on the homefront, the American hometowns and cities, they saw the need to keep businesses running and factories operating. Of special need was for war supplies such as munitions, tanks, planes, etc. So it the
- [23andMe Has Report on APOL1- Related Kidney Disease](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-has-report-on-apol1-related-kidney-disease/) - 23andMe has a new Genetic Health Risk report on APOL1-releated chronic kidney disease.
- [Did Your Ancestors in 1900 Envision What the Future Might Be Like?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/did-your-ancestors-in-1900-envision-what-the-future-might-be-like/) - In the Boston Globe, Thomas F. Anderson, in a December 24, 1900 article, described what he thought the next new century – the year 2000 – would be like. Anderson proposed how different might the life of the man or woman who crosses Boston Common on January 1, 2000, compared with the life of the
- [Selling of Teeth](https://www.familytree.com/blog/selling-of-teeth/) - It had been a common practice of many poorer individuals or anyone who needed extra money centuries ago to sell some of their teeth for money to a dentist. The teeth would be used in dentures or as a tooth replacement for another person. There was a ledger kept by General George Washington at Mount
- [Federal Mortality Schedules](https://www.familytree.com/blog/federal-mortality-schedules/) - Anyone working on their family tree has checked at least one set of US Federal Census, depending on when their ancestors lived. Each and every one offers its own unique insight to a relative's life at that moment. Yet, one type of census might not be as familiar but should be used by those doing
- [Quest Diagnostics Launched NGS Engine to Power AncestryHealth](https://www.familytree.com/blog/quest-diagnostics-launched-ngs-engine-to-power-ancestryhealth/) - Quest Diagnostics NGS Engine enables AncestryHealth to provide more detailed genetic information.
- [COVID-19 Makes Family Reunions Risky](https://www.familytree.com/blog/covid-19-makes-family-reunions-risky/) - Planning a family reunion? It would be safer to hold an online one than to take the risks that come with in-person reunions during COVID-19.
- [MyHeritage Enhanced their Search Engine for Historical Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-enhanced-their-search-engine-for-historical-records/) - MyHeritage updated their Historical Records Search Engine to make it easier for users to find the records they are looking for.
- [23andMe and GSK Start Clinical Trial](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-and-gsk-start-clinical-trial/) - 23andMe and GSK have collaborated to start a clinical trial with cancer therapy.
- [Verogen Experienced a Security Breach](https://www.familytree.com/blog/verogen-experienced-a-security-breach/) - Verogen experienced a security breach that made all user profiles visible to all users for a three hour period.
- [Ancestry Updated Communities in Asia, Australia, and More](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-updated-communities-in-asia-australia-and-more/) - Ancestry announced it has updated AncestryDNA Communities in Asia, Polynesia, South Africa, and Australia.
- [No Such Job Anymore](https://www.familytree.com/blog/no-such-job-anymore/) - No Such Job Anymore
- [Family Home by Sears – in the Mail](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-home-by-sears-in-the-mail/) - From the early dawn of the 20th century, the Sears & Roebuck Mail Order Catalog has been in most family homes. That is one item, the large 1,000 to 1,400 page catalog that would be in every home. Anything, clothing, telephone, sewing machine, tools, etc you could want that was manufactured at that time could
- [CCC Projects of the 1930s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ccc-projects-of-the-1930s/) - You more than likely had ancestors who found life difficult especially during America's Great Depression-era of the 1930s. Even if they did have work, their pay may have been cut and some good and products were hard to get. The good times of the 1920s were over. With an unemployment rate of 25%, the new
- [Collections from Pomona, CA Library](https://www.familytree.com/blog/collections-from-pomona-ca-library/) - Pomona, California is one of the cities in Los Angeles County in California, located in the Pomona Valley. It is just 30 miles east of the city of Los Angeles. In the last census in 2010 there were about 149,000 residents. It has been an incorporated city since January 1888. The Pomona Public Library has
- [A Future Letter](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-future-letter/) - Doing your family history and the family tree is always looking back in time to what happened and to whom was involved. It is really fascinating to uncover any bit of news or facts about your ancestors, after all, that is how you reached the place you would call home. Yet you can look at
- [1911 Heatwave](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1911-heatwave/) - A good deal of very hot weather across much of the United States during July 2020 but your ancestors had their share of major heat waves. It is good to check if you had relatives in the areas hit with such major heat waves to see if they were affected. One major heatwave was in
- [Railroads Across US](https://www.familytree.com/blog/railroads-across-us/) - Travel for your ancestors really changed for the better on May 10, 1869. That was when the joining of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroads was complete, making transcontinental railroad travel possible. The work began in 1862 and took 7 years to complete. Before that the train routes were piece-meal, plus taking stagecoaches,
- [Roaring 1920s---the Get-Rich Scams](https://www.familytree.com/blog/roaring-1920s-the-get-rich-scams/) - Your grandparents who lived during the 1920s, may have been a part of many 'get-rich scams'. With numerous ordinary citizens now having rising incomes and new conveniences available to them such as refrigerators, washing machines and telephones, many individuals were trying new ideas to gather even more wealth. After all, this was termed the 'Roaring
- [Old Sayings](https://www.familytree.com/blog/old-sayings/) - A great collection to add to anyone's family history are the old-times says that you, your parents, grandparents or great grandparents used during their lives. Depending on your age, many of these you will recognize and others not at all. Image young people under the age of 30 having any idea of these phrases and
- [A Small Town in NY seceded from the Union in 1861](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-small-town-in-ny-seceded-from-the-union-in-1861/) - Even in the 21st century, there are individuals who want to have their state or a portion of their state secede from the United States. You would think that was only in 1860s (with the Civil War that divided the nation) but you may be in a state that is thinking that way today. In
- [1942--Los Angeles Attacked](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1942-los-angeles-attacked/) - If you had ancestors living in or near Los Angles, California in early 1942, they may have been a part of a most unusual and frightening event, one not known by most people. In the months after December 7, 1941, the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, America was on edge, especially in California. There had
- [Facts about George Washington](https://www.familytree.com/blog/facts-about-george-washington/) - Just like is great to learn about the background of an ancestor; how they grew up, their education, their trade skills, any hardships they had to deal it – all which helps define a person in adult life. We can examine a well-known American – the first US President – George Washington to learn more
- [MyHeritage Added 8.3 Million Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-added-8-3-million-records/) - MyHeritage has added 8.3 million historical records, that are spread out over several collections.
- [Ancestry's COVID-19 Study Finds Gene Associated with Men](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrys-covid-19-study-finds-gene-associated-with-men/) - Ancestry's COVID-19 study points to a genetic association with COVID-19 that appears only in men.
- [Florida Guarantees DNA Privacy on Insurance](https://www.familytree.com/blog/florida-guarantees-dna-privacy-on-insurance/) - Florida has become the first state to guarantee DNA privacy for customers' life, disability, and long-term care insurance.
- [Changes to America after the Spanish Flu](https://www.familytree.com/blog/changes-to-america-after-the-spanish-flu/) - Spanish flu of 1918-1919 was nearly forgotten about until 2020 COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe. Everyone speaks of the Great War, (World War One) with many people and programs marking its anniversary in 2017-2019. There were also many who have researched to see if their ancestors served during the war. The numbers are high
- [Sanborn Maps – Library of Congress](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sanford-maps-library-of-congress/) - What a great aid the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps can be in doing your family history research. The U. S. Library of Congress has these maps in digital format and are searchable. Currently there are over 25,000 sheets from over 3000 city sets online in the following states: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC,
- [23andMe Improved its G6PD Deficiency Report](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-improved-its-g6pd-deficiency-report/) - 23andMe improved its G6PD Deficiency Report by adding a second variant.
- [Tightlacing of Victorian / Edwardian Times](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tightlacing-of-victorian-edwardian-times/) - There are many examples of Victorian and Edwardian photographs (1850s-1910) of pretty women with incredibly thin waists. Yet, many of those studio photos were edited by the photographer or someone else to make these women’s waists look thinner than they really were. They would essentially just paint over whatever they didn’t want to show in
- [Wear a Mask - Then and Now](https://www.familytree.com/blog/wear-a-mask-then-and-now/) - In 1918, there was an influenza pandemic. In 2019, COVID-19 began to spread. In both situations, people started wearing masks.
- [FamilySearch Made Reopening Plans for Libraries and Centers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-made-reopening-plans-for-libraries-and-centers/) - FamilySearch has created reopening plans for The Family Search Library and their Family History Centers.
- [Ancestry Released Update on their COVID-19 Study](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-released-update-on-their-covid-19-study/) - Ancestry released some data from their COVID-19 study.
- [Your Ancestors Had Their Issues to Protest](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-had-their-issues-to-protest/) - Sometimes, especially during the Summer 2020, there are many things that have upset and frustrated Americans – race relations, police wrong-doings, wearing a facial mask, Presidential Rallies; business closures, social distancing, unemployment, Covid-19, beach closings, etc. Yet, all we need to do is look at our own past history to see Americans we know for
- [Vintage Russian photos 1909-1915 -  PT 2](https://www.familytree.com/blog/vintage-russian-photos-1909-1915-pt-2/) - The US Library of Congress has online a wonderful collection of vintage Russian photos covering 1909 to 1915 (before it Russian Revolution and it becoming a communist nation). It is the Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii Collection features color photographs. There are about 2,606 images of people, religious architecture, historic sites, industry and agriculture, public works construction,
- [Oldest Surnames](https://www.familytree.com/blog/oldest-surnames/) - The family surname or also called the 'family name' or 'last name' is very important as you do your family research. It is the keyword or phrase as you begin because it is what ties a family together. Not that you won't have many surnames on that family tree due to female's maiden name and
- [1st Female, Black Home & Property Owner](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1st-female-black-home-property-owner/) - In 1670, Zipporah Potter Atkins, as a free black woman, took the remarkable step of purchasing a home and the land it sat on in Boston's North End neighborhood, yes in colonial Boston in the 1600s – a woman who was black. Atkins' purchase was remarkable for many reasons - not the least of which
- [A Free Book](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-free-book/) - Nathan Dylan Goodwin, a native of England, is a writer of genealogical novels and non-fiction who can place a fascinating spin on family history research. He has several different novella-length and short-story length books along with special genealogical crime mysteries. Goodwin is making available to the public, his genealogical crime mystery titled “The Asylum” with
- [Sleeping Over Strung Out Rope](https://www.familytree.com/blog/sleeping-over-strung-out-rope/) - As strange as that may sound, that was a method many homeless people had to get inside a shelter, have some food and a place to sleep. In London, England in late 1800s, the poor used to pay a penny to sleep over ropes strung out if they couldn't afford a box bed. It was
- [Any Acquired Witches in the Family?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/any-acquired-witches-in-the-family/) - The famed witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts colony, lasted between February 1692 and May 1693. Nearly 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft, including the homeless, the elderly, and even a four-year-old girl. (Dorothy Good) who was arrested but never on trial or harmed. The majority were jailed, and some were hanged. But none of
- [UK Census of the Homeless](https://www.familytree.com/blog/uk-census-of-the-homeless/) - Not many have known of this unusual census taken by the UK police of the homeless in the United Kingdom in 1911. The 1911 census for England and Wales was taken on the night of Sunday, April 2, 1911. The count included all individual households, plus institutions such as prisons, workhouses, naval vessels and merchant
- [Researching Union and Confederate Graves](https://www.familytree.com/blog/researching-union-and-confederate-graves/) - As you have done your family history and tree, you may have located individuals that you for sure served in the US Union Army or Navy or with the US Confederacy Army or Navy. There may be some you are not sure if they with either side during the American Civil War 1861-1865. One method
- [Include About Yourself](https://www.familytree.com/blog/include-about-yourself/) - Researching about your ancestors can be a challenging and rewarding activity, one that will benefit living relatives today and future descendants. I have an example in my own family lineage, an ancestor who in the early 1880s, sent hand-written letters to all the relatives he could locate to provide him with information for the family
- [Ancestors' Signatures](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestors-signatures/) - Just like famous celebrities' signatures can be worth a good deal of money, to you and your family your ancestor's handwritten signature can be just as valuable. Of course, the famous Babe Ruth's signature depending on condition, date and what it was written on (baseball, card, photo) can have a value of a couple hundred
- [Were Our Ancestors Truthful?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/were-our-ancestors-truthful/) - We have all come across an official document and from other sources, find a totally different bit of information on an ancestor that does not match. It makes you wonder if an ancestor lied at that time period for some reason. Now many of the differences you might find on a record or document can
- [Were Our Ancestors Truthful?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/were-our-ancestors-truthful/) - We have all come across an official document and from other sources, find a totally different bit of information on an ancestor that does not match. It makes you wonder if an ancestor lied at that time period for some reason. Now many of the differences you might find on a record or document can
- [ACPL Genealogy Center Wants Stories of "Helpers"](https://www.familytree.com/blog/acpl-genealogy-center-wants-stories-of-helpers/) - ACPL Genealogy Center is asking for stories about "helpers" during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [How COVID-19 Changed Libraries](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-covid-19-changed-libraries/) - Libraries had to make changes to how they operate during the COVID-19 pandemic. When they reopen, things may be different than they were before.
- [MyHeritage Introduced Cross-Language Record Matches](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-introduced-cross-language-record-matches/) - MyHeritage added a new feature called Cross-Language Record Matches. It translates the name on a record into your language.
- [Guidepost to Safe Places with the 'Underground Railroad'](https://www.familytree.com/blog/guidepost-to-safe-places-with-the-underground-railroad/) - Many individuals have seen the 'black lawn jockey holding a lantern' in someone's front yard but did they really know the possible history of this ornament? Its meaning signified that the home with such an ornament in the 1850s and 1860s, was a stop on the Underground Railroad. These were largely a northern thing, and
- [Findmypast Adds British Military Records from World War II](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-adds-british-military-records-from-world-war-ii/) - Findmypast has added several collections of British military records from World War II.
- [Study About Parkinson's Includes Data from 23andMe](https://www.familytree.com/blog/study-about-parkinsons-includes-data-from-23andme/) - Data from 23andMe was used by researchers to learn more about Parkinson's Disease.
- [MyHeritage Added Exclusive German Record Collection](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-added-exclusive-german-record-collection/) - MyHeritage has added an exclusive collection of death records from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- [NGS has Free Genealogy Resources](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ngs-has-free-genealogy-resources/) - National Genealogical Society (NGS) has free genealogy resources for genealogists and family historians of all levels.
- [Haint Blue](https://www.familytree.com/blog/haint-blue/) - An unusual phrase but one with a lot of meaning and tradition especially in certain US regions. Haint blue is a collection of pale shades of blue-green that are traditionally used to paint porch ceilings in the southern United States. The tradition originated with the Gullah in Georgia and South Carolina, mostly lowlands where many
- [Map Puzzles](https://www.familytree.com/blog/map-puzzles/) - You and your family may be part of the new wave of home entertainment – jigsaw puzzles. It was figured that U.S. sales leaped by 300 percent or more compared to the same time last year. The puzzle images can be anything but one of the long time popular ones having been map puzzles. Their
- [Effect of the Erie Canal](https://www.familytree.com/blog/effect-of-the-erie-canal/) - You may not realize what new technology, method of transportation, invention or new social idea could have had a direct effect on any of your ancestors. An example would be the invention and expansion of the American railroad system. That could have served as the very reason an ancestor decided to travel to a new
- [Your Ancestors Knew These Facts](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-ancestors-knew-these-facts/) - Sometimes there are everyday items that today we don't understand why it happens. Yet, our ancestors generally, even if uneducated knew the reason and why. Here are some examples of some interesting facts known by your ancestors: Three items: Juicy Fruit gum, an early version of Cracker Jack, and the Ferris Wheel all made their
- [Mid-Term 1918 Elections](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mid-term-1918-elections/) - There can be made many comparisons to life and events that shaped our ancestors' lives in 1918 to present-day times. One major was the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, with the first wave in America in the spring of 1918 then the far more deadly second wave in the Fall of 1918. For example, just
- [Native Americans Helping the Irish](https://www.familytree.com/blog/native-americans-helping-the-irish/) - The 1840s was a very difficult time in Ireland due to the potato famine. It caused poor tenant subsistence farmers, to die due to hunger or disease from 1845 to 1849, and 1.5 million to emigrate in that period or shortly afterward to other locations, especially to America. If you have been about to track
- [Silhouettes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/silhouettes/) - The invention of photography did not come about until the 1840s. So the only method to preserve an image of a loved one was by having an artist paint a portrait or make a sculpture (very costly) or to have a silhouette (a profile outline) of the person done by a silhouette artist (less expensive).
- [Bank for the Ladies in 1880s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/bank-for-the-ladies-in-1880s/) - If you had female ancestors in Boston in the 1880s, they may have been a member of a unique establishment for the times. This unique establishment started in April 1879 by Sarah E. Howe was the Ladies' Deposit Company (a bank) located in Boston. Sarah was unique herself, a former fortune teller, once married but
- [Time Capsule](https://www.familytree.com/blog/time-capsule/) - Many groups, schools, families, cities, and organizations have created a 'time capsule' to be put away or placed in a building's cornerstone, not to be opened for 50, 75 or 100 years. What treasure to see first-hand what one generation thought was important for the future generations to see and examine. To find such a
- [Patten Free Library is Archiving Local COVID-19 Stories](https://www.familytree.com/blog/patten-free-library-is-archiving-local-covid-19-stories/) - Patten Free Library is collecting and archiving COVID-19 stories from local patrons. You can collect COVID-19 stories from your family.
- [Military Cemeteries Have New Rules Due to COVID-19](https://www.familytree.com/blog/military-cemeteries-have-new-rules-due-to-covid-19/) - Military cemeteries are requiring visitors to wear face coverings before entering, and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19
- [Genomics England will Sequence Human Genomes in Fight Against Coronavirus](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genomics-england-will-sequence-human-genomes-in-fight-against-coronavirus/) - Genomics England, and partners, will sequence the DNA of people who have had coronavirus.
- [MyHeritage Updated their Theory of Family Relativity](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-updated-their-theory-of-family-relativity/) - MyHeritage updated and refreshed the data their Theory of Family Relativity uses.
- [Scots Language](https://www.familytree.com/blog/scots-language/) - Part of one's family heritage is a native language. It doesn't mean you have to be fluent in an ancestral language but be aware of it and maybe a few key phrases. An example of a couple of declining languages includes Scottish Gaelic which has become the figurehead for minority languages in Scotland. This is
- [23andMe Published a New BRCA Study](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-published-a-new-brca-study/) - 23andMe researchers published a study that could help inform broader discussion around BRCA genetic testing.
- [Victorian Homes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/victorian-homes/) - In the United Kingdom along with its former colonies, the style of home construction known as Victorian generally means any house built during the reign of Queen Victoria (the 1840-1900). In the United States, Victorian house styles include Second Empire, Queen Anne, Stick (and Eastlake Stick), Shingle, Richardsonian Romanesque, and others. Architects and builders of
- [Civil War Wounds](https://www.familytree.com/blog/civil-war-wounds/) - As we remember this Memorial Day the countless Americans over the decades who have served in the military and 'gave their all' to this country, and as you examine your own ancestors, here is one event from the era of the American Civil War (1861-1865) not known as well. With the Battle of Shiloh in
- [Ouija Board](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ouija-board/) - With America entering 'The Great War' (WW One) in April 1917 and then by early 1918 and again late 1918 – many Americans dying due to fighting overseas or due to the Spanish Flu pandemic. Besides the loss of countless individuals, most were in their 20s to age 40 (military and flu victims). Left behind
- [School Lunches](https://www.familytree.com/blog/school-lunches/) - National School Lunch Act was signed in 1946, the country’s first school food programs began decades earlier, in the immigrant tenements of turn-of-the-century cities. In these early lunchrooms, diversity ruled. However, not just in large cities but in smaller towns of the 1920s also began added serving lunch daily for students. From 1880 to 1920,
- [Not Using Married Lady's Given Names](https://www.familytree.com/blog/not-using-married-ladys-given-names/) - It can be hard enough trying to research the female ancestors on the family tree, especially in the 1800s into the first half of the 20th century. It was a practice that once a woman married, from then on especially in any newspaper articles or journals / reports by organizations, she was referred to as:
- [NGS Family History Conference will be Virtual](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ngs-family-history-conference-will-be-virtual/) - National Genealogical Society (NGS) announced that their 2020 conference will be virtual, due to the spread of COVID-19.
- [Ancestry Invites You to Help Advance Research to Fight COVID-19](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-invites-you-to-help-advance-research-to-fight-covid-19/) - Ancestry invites AncestryDNA users to opt-in to a survey that could enable researchers to understand how genetics affect a person's response to COVID-19.
- [Multiple Appearances](https://www.familytree.com/blog/multiple-appearances/) - As one views countless times the vintage photographs taken of our ancestors to be very formal and straight-laced. However, in reality, there were some humorous and additional candid photos taken. Numerous fun photos were done when the fair or carnival set up in town for a week or more. Yet many were also done in
- [Poems & Sayings – Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/poems-sayings-ancestors/) - Dear Ancestor Your tombstone stands among the rest; neglected and alone The name and date are chiseled out on polished, marbled stone It reaches out to all who care It is too late to mourn You did not know that I exist You died and I was born. Yet each of us are cells of
- [The Youth of 1907](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-youth-of-1907/) - Young people in their mid to late teens have always enjoyed hanging out with their friends. Teenagers of the 21st century may believe that they invented the concept of peers enjoying each other's company but instead, it dates back to a time in memorial. Illustrated in the photo of 1907 in Manchester, Maryland was a
- [A Photo Can 'Speak' Volumes](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-photo-can-speak-volumes/) - During the time frame just before the outbreak of the Great War (World War I), every lady wanted to dress properly, no matter what her station in life allowed her husband to afford. So was the case for Leila Rue Heinke, born 1890 in Indiana. She had married in 1906 to a young fellow she
- [Citizen Archivist](https://www.familytree.com/blog/citizen-archivist/) - Many of you now have a very different lifestyle, 'stay at home'. Some now have their regular work office, not miles away but rather in their own home and maybe permanently. There are our high school and college students taking online classes but still at home. So the 'Citizen Archivist' of the National Archives can
- [Your Great Grandparent Experienced This in 1918! - PT 2](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-great-grandparent-experienced-this-in-1918-pt-2/) - Just like today, one defining fact of quarantine life was the patchwork of local laws under which people lived. In Chicago, if you coughed or sneezed, patrolling police officers would ensure you were holding a handkerchief. The city also banned smoking on public transport for the first time, reasoning that smokers would be more likely
- [Your Great Grandparent Experienced This in 1918! - PT 1](https://www.familytree.com/blog/your-great-grandparent-experienced-this-in-1918-pt-1/) - During this COVID-19 crisis of 2020, everyone has unusual experiences whether related to employment, getting supplies, not seeing and hugging family members, etc. However, do look back to 1918 with the Spanish Flu worldwide and see how different and what is the same from 100 years later. It would be good to include similar experiences
- [Who Else Shares Your Given Name?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/who-else-shares-your-given-name/) - It can be fun to find out for whom an ancestor on your family tree was named for – their Namesake. It was quite common for decades to give a baby the name of another family member or sometimes a famous person, such as a U. S. President. An example: after the unexpected death of
- [Locate a Military Service and Pension File](https://www.familytree.com/blog/locate-a-military-service-and-pension-file/) - There are two areas to check if you believe your ancestor served at any time in the United States military forces; whether Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, etc. First, would be the military records, including any draft or enlistment papers. The second area is military pension files. This monetary pension came years
- [Celebrities Who Faced the 1918-1919 Spanish Flu](https://www.familytree.com/blog/celebrities-who-faced-the-1918-1919-spanish-flu/) - During 2020, the whole world is directly affected by the present Coronavirus-19 and some people may feel that is unique and the first time in history such an event occurred. Actually just a little better than 100 years ago, the same type pandemic occurred and affected people across the globe. It was known as the
- ['Know Thyself'](https://www.familytree.com/blog/know-thyself/) - This is known as 'self-awareness' to better known one's own values, interests and background. One of the best methods to learn more about yourself is to investigate your ancestors and what path they took that led eventually to you and what you have done in life. You might have an interest in either art painting
- [Social Security Records Assist Your Family Research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/social-security-records-assist-your-family-research/) - When becoming skilled about anything, learn first about its meaning and components. We all think we know what are ’Social Security Records’ but there is more to the rest of the story. It all begins when an individual first applied for their Social Security card. This new social government program did not become law until
- [A House Divided](https://www.familytree.com/blog/a-house-divided/) - Brother against brother, father vs. his sons; the divisions within families were numerous during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Even in the bounds of the Lincoln household on Pennsylvania Avenue, Abraham was from pro-Union Illinois and his wife, Mary, was from Kentucky, born into a family of slaveholders. She even had several relatives fight and
- [Isle of Man Newspapers - 1792-1960](https://www.familytree.com/blog/isle-of-man-newspapers-1792-1960/) - Such a rare opportunity while everyone is 'stay-at-home' – the full digital collection of the Isle of Man newspapers that cover 1792 to 1960 are now available FREE for everyone to do some research with. Part of the Manx National Heritage has suspended its regular subscription charge so everyone can use this opportunity to view
- [New York Achievements - Part 2](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-york-achievements-part-2/) - A non-denominational church, known as Cross Island Chapel in Oneida, NY is only 3 ½ feet by 6 feet in size – the smallest church in the world. It sits on a wooden platform floating in the center of a pond. It can seat 5 people and was built in 1989. Because it is difficult
- [New York Achievements – Part 1](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-york-achievements-part-1/) - Each state in the United States is well-known for certain attractions and interesting facts about it. The following bits of trivial for the state of New York and NYC are not as well known to the general public. If this is your home state or that of an ancestor you now have some interesting tidbits
- [The American Colonies – Part 1](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-american-colonies-part-1/) - The American Colonies made a bold move on April 19, 1775 by fighting the British at the Battle of Lexington and Concord (245 years ago). By mid-1776, most of the delegates were ready to break with England. Thomas Jefferson wrote the second Declaration of Independence with assistance from Franklin. It was approved on July 2,
- [The American Colonies – Part 2](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-american-colonies-part-2/) - To have a better understanding of what happened during the American Revolution, one that may have directly affected your ancestors and should be added to any family history, here is Part Two. The first part appeared on April 17th. At first General George Washington was unsure about having African blacks, some free and others still
- [1800s-Victorian Behaviors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/1800s-victorian-behaviors/) - True Victorians were in England between 1840s to 1905. However, many of the Victorian etiquette and moral practices, styles and dress were practiced in other parts of the world since England held so many colonies in other lands during the 19th century. The influence was very strong in the United States and Victorian era customs
- [Genealogical Research – Inexpensive Methods](https://www.familytree.com/blog/genealogical-research-inexpensive-methods/) - The least expensive way, especially if you are just starting your family history research, is to begin with yourself. You know your basic information, so write out your own information (birth, marriage, residence, and schooling) and then work on each parent. If possible write then each parent’s mother and father. You might not know much
- [The National Archives Has Online Resources](https://www.familytree.com/blog/the-national-archives-has-online-resources/) - Are you under a Stay At Home order due to COVID-19? The National Archives are offering things that genealogists can do from home.
- [23andMe is Doing a Genetic Study on COVID-19](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-is-doing-a-genetic-study-on-covid-19/) - 23andMe is hoping to enroll hundreds of thousands of 23andMe customers in the United States in a genetic study about COVID-19.
- [Ancestry Unveiled 75 New Communities](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-unveiled-75-new-communities/) - Ancestry unveiled 75 new communities in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Africa.
- [Mid-April Ideas](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mid-april-ideas/) - With this national health crisis causing many of us to stay at home, you may have now completed many of those projects you had put off around the house (cleaning, organizing, painting, etc), so now is a perfect time to do some of those little projects related to your family tree you can now work
- [Using a Mobile App](https://www.familytree.com/blog/using-a-mobile-app/) - For those with a Smart Phone / I-Phone, you can have easy access to your family tree information. Using the Ancestry.com App is considered one of the best to use. Right at your fingertips, you will view any new information or hints / clues that come in about your ancestors. There might even be an
- [23andMe Reported New Genetic Associations for Myopia](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-reported-new-genetic-associations-for-myopia/) - 23andMe reported that a group of researchers found previously unknown genetic mechanisms related to myopia/
- [MyHeritage Has a Stay At Home Sale](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-has-a-stay-at-home-sale/) - MyHeritage is offering a discount on its DNA test kit for a limited time. They want you to be safe and stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Family History Libraries Temporarily Close Due to COVID-19](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-history-libraries-temporarily-close-due-to-covid-19/) - FamilySearch is keeping people safe during the COVID-19 outbreak by closing some of their Family History Centers and FamilySearch Libraries.
- [Ancestry Supports the Community During COVID-19](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-supports-the-community-during-covid-19/) - Ancestry is supporting their community with resources that they can access from home while quarantined due to COVID-19.
- [BMD – UK Records](https://www.familytree.com/blog/bmd-uk-records/) - There is available the FreeBMD project for births, marriage and deaths in England and Wales. The records begin 1837 and cover to 1992. Note, not every date and year are completed yet, but they are being worked on, last updated on March 12, 2020. There are nearly 359 million records. Even if you had researched
- [Digital Books](https://www.familytree.com/blog/digital-books/) - From the Internet Archive, they have put together a massive collection of classic and newer books covering all types of subjects, time periods, fiction and non-fiction. While you are at home, it is perfect to do some reading of those books you have had on your list. There are 1,429,200 books to select from and
- [Other Entry Ports—Baltimore 1897-1952](https://www.familytree.com/blog/other-entry-ports-baltimore-1897-1952/) - So many times one figures their ancestors first entered into the United States from their native homelands at Ellis Island or Castle Garden, both in New York or Boston Port but many immigrants did come to the port of Baltimore, Maryland. Now not just immigrants arriving but Americans departing at the Port of Baltimore to
- [Self-Isolation / Quarantined - Write](https://www.familytree.com/blog/self-isolation-quarantined-write/) - With it now April 1st, you may have already been self-isolated or quarantined for some time plus additional time into April. Here is a great idea to produce a historical record for future generations of this time – not just the events in your state or nation, but you personally or that of your family
- [Heirlooms - Preserve](https://www.familytree.com/blog/heirlooms-preserve/) - This might be a good time for most people to make sure they have family heirlooms in their possession or those belonging parents / grandparents are documented. Heirlooms can include photos, household items, clothing, blankets, jewelry, silverware, certificates, documents, family Bibles, rifles, swords, furniture, dishes, or anything of importance to the family. Start by taking
- [Family Historians in 2092 Won't Have Much](https://www.familytree.com/blog/family-historians-in-2092-wont-have-much/) - Yes, this is a US Federal Census year. Hopefully, everyone is counted, hard to predict now with the COVID virus-19 across the nation. But if everyone is finally counted for 2020, descendants and other researchers 72 years from now, year 2092, when the 2020 census information is released, will find much less family information compared
- [Using Facebook – Family Hometowns & Surnames](https://www.familytree.com/blog/using-facebook-family-hometowns-surnames/) - Facebook is a vast social media source – a method to connect to many people across the nation and the globe. By connecting you might locate information, records or photos related to your ancestors. With Facebook there are many categories – hometowns, states, counties, cities along with a vast listing of surnames (just not all
- [Using Facebook – Family Hometowns & Surnames](https://www.familytree.com/blog/using-facebook-family-hometowns-surnames/) - Facebook is a vast social media source – a method to connect to many people across the nation and the globe. By connecting you might locate information, records or photos related to your ancestors. With Facebook there are many categories – hometowns, states, counties, cities along with a vast listing of surnames (just not all
- [Using Facebook – Family Hometowns & Surnames](https://www.familytree.com/blog/using-facebook-family-hometowns-surnames/) - Facebook is a vast social media source – a method to connect to many people across the nation and the globe. By connecting you might locate information, records or photos related to your ancestors. With Facebook there are many categories – hometowns, states, counties, cities along with a vast listing of surnames (just not all
- [Explore FamilySearch.org](https://www.familytree.com/blog/explore-familysearch-org/) - While many of us are home now due to the virus 19 crisis, this can be a great opportunity to really take time to explore and research specific databases. If you have not recently spent a good deal of time using FamilySearch.org – now is the time. Remember to sign-in or create an account –
- [How Did A Couple Meet?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/how-did-a-couple-meet/) - Don't miss an opportunity to answer this family question. The best source is the couple themselves or at least one of the spouses. This should also be answered by yourself – the researcher, write of how you met your spouse. Even if a couple separated or divorced, the information on how they met should be
- [Suffolk County, MA Probate Cases](https://www.familytree.com/blog/suffolk-county-ma-probate-cases/) - Boston is the largest city in Suffolk County. Many families have lived and worked in this county. This online collection contains the records of 33,068 Suffolk County in Massachusetts probate cases filed between 1630 and 1841. The probate cases include Wills, guardianships, administrations, and various other types of probate records. The cases range in length
- [Present-day Famous Irish Descendants](https://www.familytree.com/blog/present-day-famous-irish-descendants/) - If you have even a 'little Irish' as part of your heritage you will be interested in seeing which famous individuals also have a claim to Irish heritage. Some names include: Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Taylor Swift, Ben Stiller, Jack Nicholson and Mariah Carey to name a few. A few you might never have guessed
- [Do Irish Research](https://www.familytree.com/blog/do-irish-research/) - The online research site of 'MyHeritage' is opening its database on Ireland for everyone to use FREE between March 17-22. The site has many vital records to explore, with thousands of names. There is the 1901 and 1911 Irish censuses, marriages in Ireland between 1619-1898, Slater's Directory of Ireland in 1894, 1881, 1870, 1846; Index
- [Databases for Illinois Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/databases-for-illinois-ancestors/) - The state of Illinois has assembled a nice collection of databases that can assist you, especially if one or more of your ancestors spent any time in Illinois. Their Databases of Veterans is impressive covering the Black Hawk War, War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican War and Spanish-American War. Plus there are some additional items
- [Databases for Illinois Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/databases-for-illinois-ancestors/) - The state of Illinois has assembled a nice collection of databases that can assist you, especially if one or more of your ancestors spent any time in Illinois. Their Databases of Veterans is impressive covering the Black Hawk War, War of 1812, Civil War, Mexican War and Spanish-American War. Plus there are some additional items
- [Focus on One Ancestor – Good or Bad](https://www.familytree.com/blog/focus-on-one-ancestor-good-or-bad/) - All of us have quite a few multifaceted ancestors covering the decades, some who had some great achievements and some who had a poor reputation. Each is interesting and should be investigated to learn for future generations their full life story. The best approach as you have done some family history is which one ancestor
- [Importance of the US Census](https://www.familytree.com/blog/importance-of-the-us-census/) - The first census in U.S. history took place in 1790, and it continues today. The census is conducted every decade (10-year counts), meaning if your ancestors lived in America (states and territories) as of 1790 or after, then it’s likely they’re in the U.S. Census. Such a treasure chest of information. Only problem, not every
- [New Genetic Association Identified for Heart Failure](https://www.familytree.com/blog/new-genetic-association-identified-for-heart-failure/) - 23andMe announced that Johns Hopkins University identified three genes associated with heart failure.
- [Ancestry's "Make Them Count" Honors Women who Fought for Right to Vote](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestrys-make-them-count-honors-women-who-fought-for-right-to-vote/) - Make Them Count is a resource where people can discover if their ancestors fought for women's right to vote.
- [Findmypast has a Brand New Look](https://www.familytree.com/blog/findmypast-has-a-brand-new-look/) - Findmypast has updated its logo with a personalized touch from members of their community.
- [MyHeritage Introduced U.S. City Directories](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-introduced-u-s-city-directories/) - The addition of the U.S. City Directories collection brings the total number of historical records on MyHeritage to 11.9 billion records.
- [23andMe Feature Automates Genetic Family Trees](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-feature-automates-genetic-family-trees/) - 23andMe added a new feature that will automatically start your family tree based on your list of DNA relatives.
- [FamilySearch Introduced "Where Am I From?" Activity](https://www.familytree.com/blog/familysearch-introduced-where-am-i-from-activity/) - FamilySearch introduced a new online interactive activity. It is called "Where Am I From?" It makes exploring your heritage fun!
- [Ancestry Described its Path Forward](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-described-its-path-forward/) - Ancestry.com described its path forward in regards to changes in the DNA test kit market.
- [Resolution for Scanning Family Photos](https://www.familytree.com/blog/resolution-for-scanning-family-photos/) - Sometimes overlooked by individuals when they are scanning family photos, but you do need to know the different necessary resolutions to scan a photo. First, the higher the resolution (measured in dpi, for dots per inch), the more you can enlarge the image without getting that grainy, pixilated look. Depending on how you plan on
- [Register of Military Volunteers in PA from 1861-1865](https://www.familytree.com/blog/register-of-military-volunteers-in-pa-from-1861-1865/) - If you had ancestors who either lived in Pennsylvania or any of the neighboring states (Maryland, Delaware, Indiana, West Virginia, New York or New Jersey) between 1861 and 1865 and who may have served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, you will want to check out this FamilySearch.org database. It comes from
- [Michigan Collection of Naturalization 1837-1993](https://www.familytree.com/blog/michigan-collection-of-naturalization-1837-1993/) - The FamilySearch.org has added and updated a large collection of the naturalization records for Michigan covering 1837-1993. Many of your ancestors may have been living in Michigan to submit their naturalization documents. People settled in Michigan and came from many locations. Especially from Canada since it was so close to the Michigan border. A good
- [Google Alerts](https://www.familytree.com/blog/google-alerts/) - Wouldn't it be great if you were notified via email anytime something was posted on Google search engine related to any of your ancestors or family hometown??? Well, that can be done. Just fill out a search form entering the name or keyword of what you are searching for. You can also request how often
- [City Directories for Westfield, NJ](https://www.familytree.com/blog/city-directories-for-westfield-nj/) - City Directories are very important in learning more about where your ancestors lived, their occupations, and names. Now if you had any ancestors from the Westfield, New Jersey area any time between 1885-1896, 1901-1930, 1936-1939, 1941, 1944, 1947, 1948, 1951, 1955, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1971-1980 and 1982 – you are in
- [Not in My Family !](https://www.familytree.com/blog/not-in-my-family/) - You read or learn of some other family's usual ancestor or family occurrence and you think, no way that happened with anyone on your family tree. Better think again. A very classic example, that no couple before they were engaged or during their engagement period had extramarital sex resulting in pregnancy before a wedding. Yes,
- [Short – Quick Ideas](https://www.familytree.com/blog/short-quick-ideas/) - It is good to keep up your family tree research. However, you may only have a short time frame to work once a week or so. The following are a few quick ideas of things for your family history that is beneficial and quick. If not done so to date, learn the original meaning of
- [Help in Verifying any Mayflower Ancestors](https://www.familytree.com/blog/help-in-verifying-any-mayflower-ancestors/) - Back on November 9, 1620, there were 102 passengers along with 30 crewmen aboard the English ship 'Mayflower' coming to the New World to start a new life. They began the Plymouth Colony. Today, there are an estimated 35 million Mayflower descendants worldwide. In the United States that is approximately 25% can trace their heritage
- [Indentured Servants](https://www.familytree.com/blog/indentured-servants/) - The idea behind there being indentured servants in Colonial America was the need for cheap labor. By paying the passage for those who wanted to come to America, and agreed to work for a set period of time, they were known as indentured servants. It is estimated that between 1/2 to 2/3 of all immigrants
- [Was There a 'Circuit Rider' with your Family Tree?](https://www.familytree.com/blog/was-there-a-circuit-rider-with-your-family-tree/) - The phrase 'circuit rider' is not a commonly known expression anymore yet at one time it was very well known. A Circuit Rider was a clergy member who traveled a certain region across the United States to minister to settlers in sparsely populated areas and even for organized congregations who could not afford a regular
- [Wisconsin Index Surnames Database](https://www.familytree.com/blog/wisconsin-index-surnames-database/) - You might have come across a reference to an ancestor who was born, lived, married or died in the territory or state of Wisconsin. It became a US state, the 30th one on May 29, 1848. A good online database is found with the Wisconsin Historical Society. They do have a few documents dating back
- [Strange Valentines of the 1800s](https://www.familytree.com/blog/strange-valentines-of-the-1800s/) - Valentine's Day - February 14th is always a favorite holiday for everyone. It is a method of sharing your deep loving feelings with any family member or friend. During the 1800s, with the use of cards and postcards sent for Valentine's Day, secret admirers had an opportunity to confess their love without fear of direct
- [Mammoth Biosciences Raises $45 Million to Build Next Generation CRISPR Products](https://www.familytree.com/blog/mammoth-biosciences-raises-45-million-to-build-next-generation-crispr-products/) - Mammoth Biosciences raised $45 million to further the development of CRISPR diagnostics and next-generation CRISPR products.
- [Tyrell Historical Library Reopens After Restoration](https://www.familytree.com/blog/tyrell-historical-library-reopens-after-restoration/) - The Tyrell Historical Library has reopened after its most recent restoration.
- [MyHeritage Introduced 24-Hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon](https://www.familytree.com/blog/myheritage-introduced-24-hour-genealogy-webinar-marathon/) - MyHeritage will hold a 24-hour Genealogy Webinar Marathon on Family Tree Webinars. The live streamed content will later be available in videos.
- [What to Expect from FamilySearch in 2020](https://www.familytree.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-familysearch-in-2020/) - FamilySearch put together a blog post with details about what to expect from them in 2020.
- [120 Years Ago – 1900 Federal Census](https://www.familytree.com/blog/120-years-ago-1900-federal-census/) - A great resource is the US Federal Census in 1900. On it all individuals were enumerated on the Twelfth Census of the United States. The names of those listed on the population schedule on the databases for FamilySearch.org and Ancestry. Com, are linked to actual images of the 1900 Federal Census, copied from the National
- [23andMe Licenses Antibody it Developed to Almirall](https://www.familytree.com/blog/23andme-licenses-antibody-it-developed-to-almirall/) - 23andMe licensed an antibody it developed to Almirall, who will further develop the compound.
- [RootsTech Reveals 2020 Livestream Schedule](https://www.familytree.com/blog/rootstech-reveals-2020-livestream-schedule/) - RootsTech 2020 is offering a free livestream of several sessions.
- [Ancestry Provides Benefits of CCPA to All Customers](https://www.familytree.com/blog/ancestry-provides-benefits-of-ccpa-to-all-customers/) - Ancestry.com will provide the data protections in the CCPA to all its customers - including those who do not live in California.

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