RootsTech 2016 Registration Is Now Open!
By Thomas Jay Kemp on September 16, 2015
An article about registering for RootsTech 2016... (Read More)
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RootsTech 2015 Presentation: The Future of Genealogy – Indexed Obituaries
By GenealogyBank on February 10, 2015
An article about a genealogy presentation “The Future of Genealogy – Indexed Obituaries” being given at RootsTech 2015... (Read More)
Come Join GenealogyBank at RootsTech 2015! (Conference Tips for Those Attending—and Those Watching Online)
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 6, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice on how to get the most out of RootsTech 2015, the largest genealogy conference in the U.S... (Read More)
Recent DNA Breakthrough: Oldest Genome in New World Recovered
By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 14, 2014
DNA is unlocking the distant past of our family history. Researchers have looked again at previously found prehistoric skeletons and remains to see if they could harvest DNA. They were successful with the skeleton of an18-month-old boy from the Clovis period who died more than 12,000 years ago. His remains were found in 1968... (Read More)
Come Join GenealogyBank at RootsTech 2014! (Conference Tips for Those Attending—and Those Watching Online)
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 4, 2014
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice on how to get the most out of RootsTech 2014, the largest genealogy conference in the U.S. .. (Read More)
How Is Your Local Genealogical Society Doing?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 3, 2013
The Reading Eagle (Reading, Pennsylvania) ran an interesting article about the dropping membership of the Berks County Genealogical Society. According to the article this local genealogical society is feeling the impact of dropping memberships at the same time interest in genealogy is soaring. Instead of joining local genealogical societies, new genealogists seem to be... (Read More)
Planning a Trip to Salt Lake City for Your Family History Research?
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 8, 2012
Introduction: In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides practical advice for genealogists planning a trip to Salt Lake City for doing family history research. Gena is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” Want to go to Salt Lake City in Utah? If you are like most genealogists that question is... (Read More)
RootsTech Presentation Download: Newspapers for Genealogists
By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 7, 2012
Wow—over 4,000 genealogists attended this year’s RootsTech conference in Salt Lake City last week. This must-attend conference was a nonstop opportunity to learn about the latest genealogy technology and to talk shop with like-minded genealogists from around the country. I have been attending genealogy conferences for nearly 50 years and RootsTech 2012 was the... (Read More)
GEDCOMX Announced at RootsTech 2012 Genealogy Conference
By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 6, 2012
The recent (Feb. 2-4, 2012) RootsTech genealogy conference in Utah was a mega-success with 4,300 attending genealogy’s version of COMDEX (the large computer trade shows). I had a terrific time meeting the participants and talking with them about genealogy in general—and GenealogyBank in particular. In addition to the audience, one of the most exciting... (Read More)