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6)  AncestryDNA added 118 new DNA matches this past week, with one new ThruLines, and  MyHeritage added 100 new DNA matches.   Reviewed the new DNA matches on  AncestryDNA, MyHeritageDNA, FamilyTreeDNA and 23andMe.  Added Notes to 2 more AncestryDNA matches with cM values, relationships and known shared ancestors, and added 2 ThruLines to RootsMagic.   7)  There were several sessions working in the RootsMagic software program to match with and update FamilySearch Family Tree profil...

My Day 3 at RootsTech Connect 2021 The way this day ended was a lot more exciting and stimulating than how it began for me here in the genea-cave pecking away on my keyboard.  I actually got to talk to people in person (well, on Zoom, but its better than chatting via text). 1)  The sessions that I watched yesterday afternoon and today included: *  Ron Tanner on "Whats coming on FamilySearch.org."  He mentioned improving the Add/Find process on Family Tree, changing hinting records and possi...

Liz Writes Life: Theres a lot going on in Siskiyou County Siskiyou Daily News Reminder: California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley will be visiting Siskiyou County this week. Kiley has written a book titled, “Recall Newsom: The case against America’s most corrupt governor. He is holding a book signing at Zephyr Books and Coffee on Miner’s Street in Yreka on Feb. 26, 2021. Kiley will be available to sign the books between noon and 3 p.m. this Friday. Stop in and visit with him. Petitions to recall...

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From paranormal to a not-so-normal Mormon “X-Files” watchers know that “the truth is out there,” and David Duchovny’s Latter-day Saint fans should know that so is his new novel, which includes hefty helpings of Mormonism. Released this month, “Truly Like Lightning,” the latest creation from the Ivy League-educated actor turned writer, centers on Bronson Powers, a former Hollywood stuntman who converts to Mormonism (and its earlier teachings) and homesteads off the grid with his th...

RootsTech Connect 2021 Starts Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST, 4 p.m. PST  The RootsTech Connect 2021 conference (FREE, virtual, 25 to 27 February 2021) will start on Wednesday, 24 February at 7 p.m. EST (4 p.m. PST) with the opening of the virtual Expo Hall.  There is an excellent short video about the conference at https://youtu.be/a46UyrLyghg. The updated RootsTech website with all features will be available on Wednesday, 24 February at an unknown time - perhaps in the morning? The last report I ha...

Free Family History Event Offered Thursday Through Saturday Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - by Phil Smartt Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and Sister Patricia Holland will speak at Family Discovery Day on Saturday at 2 p.m.  This is part of RootsTech Connect, a virtual and free family history conference offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   All in the greater Chattanooga area are invited to participate.  Tune in at https://www.rootste...

Keynote Speakers This year’s keynote speakers include athletes, musicians, motivational speakers, actors, and well-known genealogists. Their experiences and knowledge will provide a meaningful experience for all attendees!   Classes from around the Globe Topics will range from discovering family stories to tracing ancestry, preserving memories, and more. With a wide expanse of available languages, you and your friends around the world can come away with new knowledge!   Virtual Expo Hall Th...

SALT LAKE CITY — This years online RootsTech Connect conference kicks off Thursday and will be the largest in its 10-year history as more than 380,000 people are expected to virtually join the event. RootsTech is run by FamilySearch, a volunteer-based organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Slated to start this week, the event will feature a number of speakers including Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the churchs Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and motivational sp...

QUINCY, Ill. — The Great River Genealogical Society invites their members and family history researchers to register and participate in RootsTech Connect: A Free Online Conference, from Feb. 25-27. For the first time ever, the world’s largest family celebration event will be entirely virtual and completely free. Participants will be able to hear motivational keynote speakers, attend online classes from speakers around the world, participate in cultural activities, connect with fami...