Tag: Ancestry
Ancestry introduces pre-1870 U.S. newspaper articles about enslaved people
Featuring details on more than 183,000 formerly enslaved people, the new free collection could help millions of descendants discover more about their families.
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Ancestry announces major collaboration with the National Archives and Records Administration
Ancestry® announced a new multi-year agreement with the National Archives and Records Administration to digitize, index and publish tens of millions of NARA records on their platforms over the next five years.
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Taylor Swift’s ancestral link to Emily Dickinson
In a revelation by the genealogy firm Ancestry.com, it has been discovered that the acclaimed singer Taylor Swift shares a lineage with the esteemed poet Emily Dickinson!
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Book launch takes us back to where it all began…
The launch of the book ‘They Were Here Before Us’ opens a window into the past, reminding us of a fundamental truth: to comprehend our present, we must first understand our history.
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Ancestry launches “It’s a Family Thing” campaign
New campaign emphasises Ancestry’s role in helping individuals not only understand their family history and DNA but also represent and preserve it for future generations.
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Parent Trap stars unearth ancestral Bond on ‘unFamiliar’ Series
In a heartwarming revelation, The Parent Trap stars have unveiled an ancestral connection that brings them closer together, as showcased in Ancestry’s new YouTube series, ‘UnFamiliar.’
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Ancestry® launches know your pet DNA
Ancestry®, the global leader in consumer DNA testing and family history, has unveiled Know Your Pet DNA and its first product offering—a dog DNA test.
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Hannah’s story: The quest for paternal identity
Hannah’s father was adopted by his uncle in Liverpool in the early 1950s. However, his adoption was kept a secret, until it was uncovered when he applied for life insurance in his 40s!
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Ancestry launches new feature: Storymaker Studio
Ancestry®, the global leader in family history and consumer genomics, has announced the launch of its latest feature Storymaker Studio.
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50-year search ends with a DNA test
Ian Harrison, a 66-year-old business coach from Canada, achieved his late father’s life goal of finding his long-lost family using a DNA test.
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French ancestors – An introduction to researching your French genealogy
This introductory guide introduces some of the main resources and information available for researching your french genealogy.
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½ Americans know more about fictional TV families than their own family tree
A recent survey has found that half (50%) of Americans know more about families from their favourite TV shows than their own family tree.
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Genealogy Books
Discover these fantastic family history and genealogy books!