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• 23andMe Breach Targeted Jewish and Chinese Customers, Lawsuit Says

  26-01-2024 23:36 via nytimes.com
  The class-action suit said the genetic testing company failed to notify customers whose personal information was compiled into “curated” lists that were sold on the dark web.
  
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• 35 Years Later, the Remains Known as ‘Chimney Doe’ Have a Name and a Face

  16-05-2024 19:36 via nytimes.com
  
  A skeleton found in the chimney of a Wisconsin music store in 1989 has been identified, relaunching a police investigation that had been dormant for decades.
  
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• Can I Ask My Mother-in-Law Who My Wife’s Biological Father Is?

  24-04-2024 15:00 via nytimes.com
  
  Although his wife has long maintained that she doesn’t want to know the identity of her birth father, a reader is tempted to find out on her behalf.
  
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• Jaw Bone in Child’s Rock Collection Belonged to Marine Who Died in 1951

  21-04-2024 20:40 via nytimes.com
  
  A mother found the bone in her son’s rock collection in 2002. In 2024, researchers finally identified who it had belonged to.
  
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• Newspapers and Obituaries for Genealogy – Episode 282 (Audio Podcast)

  21-04-2024 02:20 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  SHOW NOTES: In our first segment, Lisa Louise Cooke and her guest Jenny Ashcraft from Newspapers.com discuss how to use newspapers to fill in the missing stories in your ancestors’ lives. Jenny shares strategic tips on finding unique information many researchers miss.  In the second segment of this episode, Shannon Combs-Bennett, the author of the […]
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• Video #5 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy – Libraries and Archives

  18-04-2024 17:09 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Video #5 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy YouTube Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers Library and Archive websites that are must-haves for family history research. You’ll find plenty of genealogy gems waiting for free at websites #23 through 25 in our list.   Websites 23 through […]
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• Tracing Charleston’s History of Slavery, From a Burial Ground to a DNA Swab

  11-04-2024 11:00 via nytimes.com
  
  A quest to find living descendants of 36 enslaved people has transformed into a project that gives Black residents new clues to their ancestry, wherever it may lead.
  
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• Website Review & How To: Archives.com

  03-04-2024 16:35 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  VIDEO & SHOW NOTES: Learn how Archives.com can help you find your family history. We cover getting started, finding records, building your family tree and answer the question as to whether you should use it if you already use another genealogy website. Why Use Archives.com? If you’re new to genealogy, returning after taking a break, […]
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• Video #4 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy – Digital Collections

  30-03-2024 17:35 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Video #4 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers digital collection websites that are must-haves for family history research. You’ll find plenty of genealogy gems waiting for free at websites #18 through 22.  Websites 18 through 22 of our 25  Websites for Genealogy Some of these […]
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• Video #3 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy – Newspapers!

  19-03-2024 22:31 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Video #3 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers digitzed newspaper websites that are must-haves for family history research. Even though some sound specific to a certain area, don’t be fooled. They have resources available for all genealogists including even more than newspapers. Websites 13 through […]
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• Find and Identify Old Family Photos at DeadFred – Audio Podcast Episode 281

  13-03-2024 16:30 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Discover more than 100,000 old family photos on Dead Fred. Founder Joe Bott explains how to find photos of your relatives on this free website, as well as how to post your unidentified photos. Who knows, someone else may spot your photo and have the answers.  This interview is also available in […]
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• Video #2 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy!

  11-03-2024 01:31 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Video #2 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers top genealogy finding aids and society websites that are must-have for family history research. Even though some sound specific to a certain area, don’t be fooled. They have resources available for all genealogists. Websites 5 through 12 […]
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• Genealogy Websites: #5 – 12 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy!

  11-03-2024 01:31 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  Video #2 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy Playlist. In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers top genealogy finding aids and society websites that are must-have for family history research. Even though some sound specific to a certain area, don’t be fooled. They have resources available for all genealogists. Websites 5 through 12 […]
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• Genealogy Websites: #1 – 4 of our 25 Websites for Genealogy!

  05-03-2024 17:38 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  In this video, my guest presenter Gena Philibert-Ortega covers 4 of the biggest genealogy websites that are must-have for family history research. This is a great chance for you to discover some new online tools as well as refresh your memory about terrific sites that may have fallen off your radar. This video is part […]
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• Black Families Can Now Recover More of Their Lost Histories

  29-02-2024 11:04 via nytimes.com
  
  With one pension file, I was able to fill in multiple gaps in my family tree and the location where most of my paternal grandfather’s family had been enslaved.
  
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• Mother of Dead Baby Found at Phoenix Airport in 2005 Is Arrested

  21-02-2024 00:33 via nytimes.com
  
  The authorities said that genetic evidence was used to find Annie Anderson of Washington State. She will be charged with first-degree murder in the death of her child, who came to be known as Baby Skylar.
  
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• A Dead Baby Was Found at an Airport in 2005. Her Mother Was Just Arrested.

  21-02-2024 00:15 via nytimes.com
  
  The authorities said that genetic evidence was used to find the Annie Anderson of Washington State. She will be charged with first-degree murder in the death of her child, who came to be known as Baby Skylar.
  
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• 16 Ways to Find Your Ancestors’ Village Audio Podcast Episode 280

  14-02-2024 19:00 via lisalouisecooke.com
  
  AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: Whether you want to visit the village where your ancestor was born on your next vacation, or you just want to find their records, you’ll need to know the exact place name and location. Professional genealogist Rich Venezia of Rich Roots Genealogy joins me in this video to help us pin down those ancestral […]
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• 3 Girls Were Abducted and Stabbed in 1975. Now They Know Who Did It.

  20-01-2024 18:15 via nytimes.com
  Investigators in Indiana said genetic genealogy had helped them determine that Thomas Edward Williams attacked two sisters and a friend and left them in a cornfield. They survived. He died in prison in 1983.
  
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• Ancestry Tests Produced Shocking Results. Should I Tell My Family?

  17-01-2024 17:37 via nytimes.com
  The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on the burden that comes with obtaining genealogical information.
  
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• Birthdates and DNA – Audio Podcast Episode 279

  15-01-2024 20:44 via lisalouisecooke.com
  AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: I’ve got two great genealogy topics and interviews for you in this audio podcast episode. First up we’re going to tackle the problem of conflicting birthdates. When you find different dates in a variety of genealogical records, how do you decide which one to record in your family tree database? Well, […]
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• Find and Honor Your Ancestors at Ellis Island Wall of Honor

  22-12-2023 23:42 via lisalouisecooke.com
  In this free video, discover how to search for ancestors who may be included on the Ellis Island Immigrant Wall of Honor, and learn how you can honor ancestors’ by adding them to the list.  Watch Now: Resources: Download the ad-free Show Notes cheat sheet for this video here. (Premium Membership required.) Show Notes: Ellis Island […]
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• Researching Women’s Work (Premium)

  07-12-2023 21:13 via lisalouisecooke.com
  In this Premium video, we will explore the wide variety of work done by women throughout history and how you can successfully locate the records that shed light on that work. Genealogy expert Gena Philibert-Ortega is here to show what to look for, and where to search. (Premium Membership login required. Includes a downloadable show […]
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• Data Breach at 23andMe Affects 6.9 Million Profiles, Company Says

  05-12-2023 03:58 via nytimes.com
  Hackers were able to obtain access because some customers reused old passwords, the genetic testing company said.
  
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• 3 Steps to Preserve Thanksgiving Traditions (and other holidays too!)

  22-11-2023 19:05 via lisalouisecooke.com
  In this free video, you’ll discover three important steps you can take right now to capture and preserve your family traditions for generations to come from my wonderful friend and colleague Gena Philibert-Ortega. Happy Thanksgiving! Watch Now: Resources: Download the ad-free Show Notes cheat sheet for this video here. (Premium Membership required.) Show Notes: Three steps […]
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• How to Look Up Military Records About Your Ancestors

  16-11-2023 21:39
  Wondering how to look up military records for an ancestor that served in a U.S. conflict? These important records can contain unique insights into your family's life, and even fill in the gaps when you are missing information in your tree. This quick guide will help you make sense of locating these one-of-a-kind collections online.
  
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• Georgia ‘Baby Jane Doe’ Identified As Kenyatta Odom, 5

  15-11-2023 13:37 via nytimes.com
  A girl killed in 1988 was publicly identified as Kenyatta “KeKe” Odom, 5, on Monday. Her mother and her mother’s boyfriend at the time have been charged with murder.
  
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• How to Actually Order an Offline Record from Home

  16-10-2023 20:33
  
  Can't find the genealogy record you need online? Here's how to discover and order it from a physical repository.
  
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• Family Statistics From MyHeritage Offers a Unique Way to Improve Your Tree

  09-10-2023 19:41
  
  Think you know everything about your family tree? Well, think again, because MyHeritage has introduced a fascinating feature that reveals the answers to questions about your tree you never even knew you had - Family Statistics. 
  
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• Adopted Ancestor? Here’s How to Find Their Biological Family

  07-10-2023 20:14
  
  Some time ago a friend who had been adopted as an infant asked for my help in finding their birth parents. After a good bit of sleuthing, I identified and politely messaged a person who, according to DNA results, was most likely a very close relative.
  
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