The following announcement was written by the folks at Findmypast: With updates to two record sets, it just got easier to enrich your family tree with those rich details that we’re all searching for. From North Eastern baptisms to browsable images for 207 Royal and Imperial Calendars, there’s so much to explore within this week’s record release. Here’s …
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Genealogy Giant Ancestry Just Laid Off 81 Employees
Genealogy giant Ancestry is laying off about 6% of its 1,700-person workforce, citing a slowdown in the genetic testing market. Sales of genetics tests reportedly have slowed, with Wall Street signalling that the consumer genetics “fad” is over. The news comes just weeks after 23andMe also announced plans to lay off 100 employees, citing the …
‘Getting Organized’ Subject of New Genealogy Book
Family Tree Magazine (familytreemagazine.com) has published a new book, “Genealogist’s Guide to Getting Organized,” a good guide for all of us whether you have decades of genealogy research papers, or just a few. It’s always important to have best practices in mind. This 102-page, softcover book starts with “Top Secrets” from professional genealogists sharing how …