The New England Historic Genealogical Society is the recipient of an $18 million bond to expand its Newbury Street location in Boston, MassDevelopment said. The funds will be used to add a visitor’s center and other improvements to the facility. Secretary of Economic Development Yvonna Hao, chairwoman of MassDevelopment, said cultural institutions’ contributions to the …
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The New England Historic Genealogical Society to Benefit From New Investment
The New England Historic Genealogical Society is the recipient of an $18 million bond to expand its Newbury Street location in Boston, MassDevelopment said. The funds will be used to add a visitor’s center and other improvements to the facility. Secretary of Economic Development Yvonna Hao, chairwoman of MassDevelopment, said cultural institutions’ contributions to the …
A New Approach to Genetic Genealogy Sheds Light on African American Ancestry
Traditional measurements of genetic ancestry rarely offer information on specific ancestors in a family tree. A new approach to genetic ancestry developed by Stanford researchers yields insight into African American history by providing estimates of the number of African and European genealogical ancestors in typical family trees. Family trees, photo albums, and grandparents are often …