28 April 2010 by Libbi.

A reminder for genealogy newbies: the

1890 Census

exists only in fragments that survived a 1921 fire. However, some substitutes are available for specific areas. Read the article at the link for more!

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14 April 2010 by Libbi.

1. Roots & Branches: Shay or Harper? DNA holds the answer ‎Lebanon Daily News - James M. Beidler - 2 days agoOnly in the brave new world of DNA genealogy can you start out looking for Shays and end up finding that you’re a Harper. …

2. Ask a genealogist ‎South West Review - 1 day agoQ. What answers can genealogy research provide that DNA tests won’t? A. The two actually go hand in hand. DNA will tell you in general terms what part of …

3. 2 elderly Fla. men discover they are half brothers ‎MiamiHerald.com - 5 days agoNichols’ granddaughter helped him get on the genealogy Web site Ancestry.com, and eventually … A DNA test later confirmed they have the same father. …From strangers to siblings: Brothers, both in their 70s, meet for …‎ - Ocalaall 15 news articles »

4. San Antonio Current

   Uprooting the ancestors ‎San Antonio Current - Callie Enlow - 9 hours agoSpurred on by his Uncle Lico’s previous genealogical work, Santos feels … but, thanks to a detailed DNA test, many scattered and surprising origins. …

5. DNA: The Future of Jewish Genealogy ‎Shalom Life - Dan Verbin - Apr 3, 2010Today, Jewish genealogy is more popular than ever thanks to a plethora of … Jewishgenealogy’s ongoing popularity in Israel and using DNA to trace your …

6. World News

   Eva Longoria shocked by DNA test ‎NDTV.com - Apr 4, 2010… star Eva Longoria was left stunned by recent genealogy results because she’s …when the results of an indepth DNA test came back because her ancestors …Eva was an “Aztec princess”!‎ - Times of IndiaEva Longoria Launches Easter Tent Crusade‎ - Actress Archivesall 25 news articles »

7. History buffs head to Salt Lake City for genealogy events ‎USA Today - Jennifer Dobner - Mar 20, 2010… understanding DNA testing and writing and editing family narratives. … The week also includes several special events, including a genealogy ”kids …

8. KISSIN KUZZINS: A glossary of terms one may encounter in genealogy … ‎Lufkin Daily News - Carolyn Ericson - Mar 31, 2010Perhaps FamilyTree DNA holds the answer to your problems. FamilyTree DNA providesDNA testing for genealogists and is the pioneer in the new field of …

9. Legislature passes limits on vital records access ‎Bangor Daily News - Roxanne Moore Saucier - 2 days agoWith DNA testing, exciting new doors have opened as tools to discovering one’s …Another session of Genealogy for Kids Day, GEN4KIDS, will be held 11 …

10. OnMilwaukee.com

    OnMedia: NBC turns genealogy into TV drama ‎OnMilwaukee.com - Tim Cuprisin - Mar 26, 2010… news to former NFL running back Emmitt Smith that DNA evidence showed his roots …Smolenyak runs her own “reality” channel, an online genealogy outlet …

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