Lynn Turner has been named the new director of the FamilySearch Family History Library, FamilySearch announced Monday. Turner has served as the assistant director for the last three years under the leadership of director David E. Rencher. Turner will replace Rencher, who will continue as FamilySearch’s Chief Genealogical Officer. “You need somebody who understands family …
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FamilySearch Names New Director of the Family History Library
Lynn Turner has been named the new director of the FamilySearch Family History Library, FamilySearch announced Monday. Turner has served as the assistant director for the last three years under the leadership of director David E. Rencher. Turner will replace Rencher, who will continue as FamilySearch’s Chief Genealogical Officer. “You need somebody who understands family …
New Database Highlights African American Burial Grounds Across New York State
From downstate to upstate, numerous African American burial sites dot New York. Some are in full view, while some are obscured. Yet all are reminders of both the rich history of Americans and the shameful past of segregation. These sites include prominent ones like the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan. Also in the ranks are …