Archive | March, 2011

Club members learn of Discovery Awards – Montrose Today

30. March 2011

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Club members learn of Discovery Awards Montrose Today Lorna then told the group about her genealogy project. She is tracing the life of her great grandmother Helen Murray from Nairn in 1827 to her death. Her life took her from the farm, into service in London and then on to Plymouth and Portsmouth

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Brightsolid bringing 1911 census to life – Scotland Courier

29. March 2011

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Brightsolid bringing 1911 census to life – Scotland Courier

Scotland Courier Brightsolid bringing 1911 census to life Scotland Courier "The online family history market is a growing industry and brightsolid is the second-largest genealogy company with millions of customers on our sites each month." Sunday was Census Day in Scotland for 2011 and, for the first time, ...

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Townsfolk invited to next meeting of Bromsgrove’s genealogy society – Bromsgrove Advertiser

29. March 2011

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Townsfolk invited to next meeting of Bromsgrove's genealogy society Bromsgrove Advertiser BROMSGROVE'S branch of the Birmingham and Midland Society for Genealogy and Heraldry is inviting townsfolk to its next meeting. The event is taking place on Tuesday, April 12, at 7.45pm.

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The Courier asks Nick Barratt ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ – Scotland Courier

28. March 2011

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The Courier asks Nick Barratt ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ – Scotland Courier

Scotland Courier The Courier asks Nick Barratt 'Who Do You Think You Are?' Scotland Courier The most recent programme in the celebrity genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?

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Activist approach to redistricting in Chesterfield – Richmond Times Dispatch

28. March 2011

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Activist approach to redistricting in Chesterfield Richmond Times Dispatch "Look, my hobby is genealogy . I look up people who have been dead for 400 years

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Review: Richard Herring: Christ on a Bike, The Stand – Edinburgh Evening News

28. March 2011

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Review: Richard Herring: Christ on a Bike, The Stand Edinburgh Evening News Possibly one of the funniest and smartest moments you'll see in comedy was Herring's sketch - a word that doesn't do it justice - on the genealogy of Jesus. Herring's warmth for the message of Jesus, of peace and tolerance makes it difficult to agree ..

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Delay for new Gwent records office – South Wales Argus

28. March 2011

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Delay for new Gwent records office South Wales Argus The Gwent Record Office is currently based in Cwmbran and has records dating back to the 1300s. It will form the cornerstone of a £12 million family history and genealogy visitor centre when it moves into new purpose-built extension at the Grade II ...

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EUROPE: Evaluation reveals main beneficiaries of FP7 – University World News

27. March 2011

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EUROPE: Evaluation reveals main beneficiaries of FP7 University World News By 2009 deCode Genetics had gathered a stock of 500000 Icelandic human gene samples, medical records and genealogy records dating back to the 9th century. The company experienced strong public opposition to every Icelander being registered in the ..

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Scottish & Celtic Heritage Festival features music, dancing, artisans – Parkersburg News

27. March 2011

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Scottish & Celtic Heritage Festival features music, dancing, artisans Parkersburg News PARKERSBURG - Traditional Irish and Scottish dancing and music, Celtic tales, Celtic fiddlers, bagpipes, artisans and genealogy will be featured at the 2011 Scottish and Celtic Heritage Festival 10-6 pm April 2 at the Parkersburg City Park Pavilion. ...

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Region briefs: Plans under way for Scottish Tartan Festival – Shreveport Times

25. March 2011

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Region briefs: Plans under way for Scottish Tartan Festival Shreveport Times There will be a dog show competition, a children's area with storytelling and hayride, a one mile Celtic run, broadsword demonstrations, clan tents, genealogy , Scottish Highland beef burgers and music.

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