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The conference was held August 18-22 in the City of Brotherly Love. The exhibit hall was open for the entire conference and attendees made good use of their time visiting the Geni table. We were happy to grant extended walkthroughs of the website to help users better understand how they can make use of all… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/iajgs-2024-conference-recap-111608.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2024-111533.html" rel="bookmark">Geni is Heading to IAJGS 2024</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted August 9, 2024 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2024-111533.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="111533 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=111533">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2024-111533.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Geni is Heading to IAJGS 2024"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IAJGS-conference-logo_blog-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IAJGS-conference-logo_blog-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IAJGS-conference-logo_blog-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IAJGS-conference-logo_blog-120x120.png 120w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IAJGS-conference-logo_blog.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fgeni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2024-111533.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Soon Geni will be heading to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the 44th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. The conference will take place August 18 – 22 with a jam-packed schedule every day. Come find us at the Geni table in the conference exhibit hall. We’ll be eager to chat and help answer any questions you may have about Geni. The IAJGS conferences are one of our favorites because we get to spend lots of one-on-one… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2024-111533.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2024-recap-111084.html" rel="bookmark">RootsTech 2024 Recap</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted March 7, 2024 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2024-recap-111084.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="111084 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=111084">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2024-recap-111084.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to RootsTech 2024 Recap"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-600x600.jpeg 600w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-768x768.jpeg 768w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog-120x120.jpeg 120w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_4954_blog.jpeg 1512w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Frootstech-2024-recap-111084.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re back from Salt Lake City, Utah, where we just spent a few fun-filled days at RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world. We had a busy booth throughout the conference. Geni curator Benjamin Schoenbrun helped to staff the booth and he had great luck connecting attendees to the World Family Tree. The conference was bustling with people eager to learn the latest in genealogy. The Geni booth was often packed with people wanting… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2024-recap-111084.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2024-111032.html" rel="bookmark">Join Geni at RootsTech 2024</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted February 21, 2024 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2024-111032.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="111032 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=111032">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2024-111032.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Join Geni at RootsTech 2024"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Geni_RT2023-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Geni_RT2023-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Geni_RT2023-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Geni_RT2023-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fjoin-geni-at-rootstech-2024-111032.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>In just one week Geni will be heading to RootsTech, the largest genealogy conference in the world. Each year, RootsTech offers a wide variety of classes perfect for the beginning family history enthusiast to more advanced genealogists. The conference will be held February 29 – March 2 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Once again RootsTech will be both in-person and virtual, so if you cannot make it to Salt… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2024-111032.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/beyond-dates-and-names-adding-context-and-life-to-your-ancestors-profiles-on-geni-110524.html" rel="bookmark">Beyond Dates and Names: Adding Context and Life to Your Ancestors’ Profiles on Geni</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted September 9, 2023 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/beyond-dates-and-names-adding-context-and-life-to-your-ancestors-profiles-on-geni-110524.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="110524 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=110524">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/beyond-dates-and-names-adding-context-and-life-to-your-ancestors-profiles-on-geni-110524.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Beyond Dates and Names: Adding Context and Life to Your Ancestors’ Profiles on Geni"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/genealogy_desk-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/genealogy_desk-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/genealogy_desk-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/genealogy_desk-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fbeyond-dates-and-names-adding-context-and-life-to-your-ancestors-profiles-on-geni-110524.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Genealogy is not just about compiling a list of names and dates; it’s about discovering the stories, experiences, and personalities of our ancestors. When exploring your family history on Geni, you have the opportunity to go beyond the basics and add rich context to your ancestors’ profiles. Our ancestors are more than just names on a pedigree chart or entries in dusty records. They were living, breathing individuals who navigated the triumphs and tribulations of… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/beyond-dates-and-names-adding-context-and-life-to-your-ancestors-profiles-on-geni-110524.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-ngs-2023-110392.html" rel="bookmark">Join us at NGS 2023</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 25, 2023 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-ngs-2023-110392.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="110392 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=110392">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-ngs-2023-110392.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Join us at NGS 2023"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INSTA-Join-us-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INSTA-Join-us-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INSTA-Join-us-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/INSTA-Join-us-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fjoin-us-at-ngs-2023-110392.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Come see Geni at the National Genealogical Society 2023 Family History Conference in Richmond, Virginia. The conference will take place May 31 – June 3 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Geni is excited to once again be a Silver sponsor of the conference. If you are planning to attend, be sure to stop by the Geni booth (304, 306) in the exhibit hall and learn about what’s new on Geni. We’re excited to see… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-ngs-2023-110392.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2023-highlights-110090.html" rel="bookmark">RootsTech 2023 Highlights</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted March 9, 2023 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2023-highlights-110090.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="110090 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=110090">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2023-highlights-110090.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to RootsTech 2023 Highlights"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_2528-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_2528-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_2528-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/IMG_2528-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Frootstech-2023-highlights-110090.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re back from RootsTech 2023 and it was so much fun to return to the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was wonderful to spend time with old friends and meet new people, many of whom were just getting started in their family history search. With the last two years of conferences being all virtual, it was nice to be able to interact with attendees face-to-face once again. This year RootsTech… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2023-highlights-110090.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2023-110045.html" rel="bookmark">Join Geni at RootsTech 2023</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted February 23, 2023 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2023-110045.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="110045 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=110045">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2023-110045.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Join Geni at RootsTech 2023"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rt2023-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rt2023-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rt2023-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/rt2023-120x120.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fjoin-geni-at-rootstech-2023-110045.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>RootsTech 2023 is just around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited to see everyone in person once again. For those who can’t make it to the Salt Palace Convention Center between March 2-4 in Salt Lake City, Utah, you will also have the opportunity to attend the conference virtually for free from the comfort of your own home! That’s right – RootsTech will be both virtual and in-person. For the last two years,… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-rootstech-2023-110045.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/thanksgiving-recipes-in-old-newspapers-109731.html" rel="bookmark">Thanksgiving Recipes in Old Newspapers</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted November 23, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/thanksgiving-recipes-in-old-newspapers-109731.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109731 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109731">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/thanksgiving-recipes-in-old-newspapers-109731.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Thanksgiving Recipes in Old Newspapers"> <img width="103" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MexicoWeeklyLedger_1913-1.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fthanksgiving-recipes-in-old-newspapers-109731.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Are you looking forward to Thanksgiving? If you’re still looking for some interesting dish ideas, old newspapers are filled with recipe suggestions, with many submitted by their readers. We had some fun finding recipes that may give your Thanksgiving table a nice taste of the past. Several articles also offered a variety of menu suggestions for your Thanksgiving dinner. It’s interesting to see what was included in the holiday meal throughout time. In addition to… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/thanksgiving-recipes-in-old-newspapers-109731.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-making-a-family-tree-for-the-entire-world-109575.html" rel="bookmark">Video: Making a Family Tree for the Entire World</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted October 13, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-making-a-family-tree-for-the-entire-world-109575.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109575 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109575">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-making-a-family-tree-for-the-entire-world-109575.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Video: Making a Family Tree for the Entire World"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/geneavlogger_WFT-2.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fvideo-making-a-family-tree-for-the-entire-world-109575.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Geni Curator Jarrett Ross, also known as the GeneaVlogger, has released a great new video all about making a family tree for the entire world through collaboration. In this video, Jarrett looks back at the early days of Geni and the beginnings of the World Family Tree, which today connects over 172 million profiles. Learn more about Geni’s World Family Tree. This video also includes a great discussion with fellow curator Randy Schoenberg that is… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-making-a-family-tree-for-the-entire-world-109575.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/webtemeber-2022-at-legacy-family-tree-webinars-109423.html" rel="bookmark">Webtemeber 2022 at Legacy Family Tree Webinars</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted August 19, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/webtemeber-2022-at-legacy-family-tree-webinars-109423.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109423 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109423">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/webtemeber-2022-at-legacy-family-tree-webinars-109423.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Webtemeber 2022 at Legacy Family Tree Webinars"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Webtember-2022_blog.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fwebtemeber-2022-at-legacy-family-tree-webinars-109423.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>September is just around the corner and that means it’s almost time for Webtember, Legacy Family Tree Webinars’ third annual free, month-long online genealogy conference! Every Friday for the entire month of September, Legacy Family Tree Webinars will host live and pre-recorded webinars. Join live each Friday to learn how you can take your genealogy skills to the next level. If you can’t make the live sessions, you can enjoy all 31 recordings at your… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/webtemeber-2022-at-legacy-family-tree-webinars-109423.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/a-dads-best-advice-109235.html" rel="bookmark">A Dad’s Best Advice</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 24, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/a-dads-best-advice-109235.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109235 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109235">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/a-dads-best-advice-109235.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to A Dad’s Best Advice"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PaulaWertheim-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PaulaWertheim-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PaulaWertheim-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PaulaWertheim-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fa-dads-best-advice-109235.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>For this Father’s Day, we asked the community to share the best advice they had ever received from their dad or father-figure in their life. One lucky winner would be chosen at random to receive a free 1-year subscription of Geni Pro. Today we are excited to announce the winner of our Father’s Day giveaway is Paula Wertheim! Paula shared a lovely story about her husband’s late stepfather, John P. Walther. My husband’s late stepfather… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/a-dads-best-advice-109235.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/share-the-best-advice-you-got-from-dad-for-a-chance-to-win-109190.html" rel="bookmark">Share the Best Advice You Got From Dad for a Chance to Win!</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 11, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/share-the-best-advice-you-got-from-dad-for-a-chance-to-win-109190.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109190 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109190">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/share-the-best-advice-you-got-from-dad-for-a-chance-to-win-109190.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Share the Best Advice You Got From Dad for a Chance to Win!"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway-2022-2-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway-2022-2-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway-2022-2-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway-2022-2-120x120.png 120w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway-2022-2.png 468w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fshare-the-best-advice-you-got-from-dad-for-a-chance-to-win-109190.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>With Father’s Day coming up soon, we want to hear from you the best advice you have received from your dad or a father-figure in your life. Share their words of wisdom with us, along with a picture of your father, and you can win a free year of Geni Pro! Over the years, our dads have given us lots of advice. From small tips to bigger life lessons, a father’s wise words can leave… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/share-the-best-advice-you-got-from-dad-for-a-chance-to-win-109190.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/see-geni-at-ngs-2022-109049.html" rel="bookmark">See Geni at NGS 2022</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 20, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/see-geni-at-ngs-2022-109049.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109049 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109049">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/see-geni-at-ngs-2022-109049.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to See Geni at NGS 2022"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NGS2022_image-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NGS2022_image-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NGS2022_image-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/NGS2022_image-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fsee-geni-at-ngs-2022-109049.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Next week Geni will be at the 44th National Genealogical Society Family History Conference in Sacramento, California. This year, NGS 2022 will be both in-person and virtual, so if you can’t be there in Sacramento, you can still join the fun online from the comfort of your own home. We are extra excited because we’ve greatly missed seeing everyone in person. The conference will take place on May 24-28 at the SAFE Credit Union Convention… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/see-geni-at-ngs-2022-109049.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/winner-mothers-day-2022-giveaway-109024.html" rel="bookmark">Winner: Mother’s Day 2022 Giveaway</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 11, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/winner-mothers-day-2022-giveaway-109024.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109024 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109024">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/winner-mothers-day-2022-giveaway-109024.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Winner: Mother’s Day 2022 Giveaway"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/debra_richards_IMG_20220505_180012164-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/debra_richards_IMG_20220505_180012164-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/debra_richards_IMG_20220505_180012164-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/debra_richards_IMG_20220505_180012164-120x120.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fwinner-mothers-day-2022-giveaway-109024.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>This Mother’s Day we asked you to tell us three words that best describe your mother or mother-figure in your life. Many of you sent in your answers and photos, but only one lucky winner would receive a free 1-year subscription of Geni Pro. Today we are excited to announce the winner of our giveaway is Debra Richards! Debra emailed the above family photo and shared the three words that best describe her mom: Three… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/winner-mothers-day-2022-giveaway-109024.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-2022-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-109005.html" rel="bookmark">Mother’s Day 2022 Giveaway: Win a Free Year of Geni Pro</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 5, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-2022-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-109005.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="109005 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=109005">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-2022-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-109005.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Mother’s Day 2022 Giveaway: Win a Free Year of Geni Pro"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mom_daughter-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mom_daughter-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mom_daughter-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mom_daughter-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmothers-day-2022-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-109005.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re celebrating Mother’s Day with a chance to win a 1-year Geni Pro subscription! On this special day, we honor and celebrate the mothers and mother-figures in our lives for their hard work, dedication, and care. This Mother’s Day, we want to learn more about your moms and mother-figures in your life. Send us a photo and answer the question, “What are three words that best describe your mom or mother-figure in your life?” and… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-2022-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-109005.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/use-the-myheritage-census-helper-to-find-relatives-in-the-1950-u-s-census-108907.html" rel="bookmark">Use the MyHeritage Census Helper™ to Find Relatives in the 1950 U.S. Census</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted April 1, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/use-the-myheritage-census-helper-to-find-relatives-in-the-1950-u-s-census-108907.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="108907 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=108907">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/use-the-myheritage-census-helper-to-find-relatives-in-the-1950-u-s-census-108907.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Use the MyHeritage Census Helper™ to Find Relatives in the 1950 U.S. Census"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-300x300.png 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-600x600.png 600w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-768x768.png 768w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2-120x120.png 120w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MH_census_helper-2.png 846w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fuse-the-myheritage-census-helper-to-find-relatives-in-the-1950-u-s-census-108907.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>The 1950 U.S. census is finally here! The images are available for FREE on MyHeritage now and in the coming days and weeks, MyHeritage will be indexes the images, state by state, so you can start searching the 1950 U.S. census by name. As the records are indexed, you will gradually start receiving Record Matches to the census on your Geni profiles. Until then, you may want to check out MyHeritage’s newly released Census Helper™…. <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/use-the-myheritage-census-helper-to-find-relatives-in-the-1950-u-s-census-108907.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/what-to-know-about-the-1950-u-s-census-108857.html" rel="bookmark">What to Know About the 1950 U.S. Census</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted March 31, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/what-to-know-about-the-1950-u-s-census-108857.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="108857 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=108857">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/what-to-know-about-the-1950-u-s-census-108857.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What to Know About the 1950 U.S. Census"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1950_population_questionnaire-3-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1950_population_questionnaire-3-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1950_population_questionnaire-3-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/1950_population_questionnaire-3-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fwhat-to-know-about-the-1950-u-s-census-108857.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>The wait is almost over! On April 1, 2022, the 1950 U.S. census will finally be released to the public. This new collection offers a treasure trove of information that sheds new light on the lives of our relatives who lived in the United States during the mid-20th century. In anticipation for the release of this new collection of records, we’re taking a look at what information you can find in the census and introduce… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/what-to-know-about-the-1950-u-s-census-108857.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-2022-108760.html" rel="bookmark">Join Us at RootsTech 2022</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted February 25, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-2022-108760.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="108760 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=108760">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-2022-108760.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Join Us at RootsTech 2022"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rootstech2022_logo-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rootstech2022_logo-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rootstech2022_logo-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/rootstech2022_logo-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fjoin-us-at-rootstech-2022-108760.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>RootsTech 2022 is coming up fast! In just one week, the world’s largest genealogy conference will be here once again. Last year, the conference was completely virtual for the first time and was more accessible than ever, with over 1 million attendees from around the world. This year RootsTech will once again be 100% virtual and 100% free! The conference will take place March 3-5, 2022 and will feature live and pre-recorded events, inspiring keynote… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-2022-108760.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/10-amazing-facts-about-betty-white-108648.html" rel="bookmark">10 Amazing Facts About Betty White</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted January 17, 2022 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/10-amazing-facts-about-betty-white-108648.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="108648 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=108648">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/10-amazing-facts-about-betty-white-108648.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to 10 Amazing Facts About Betty White"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bwhite-2-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bwhite-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bwhite-2-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bwhite-2-120x120.jpeg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2F10-amazing-facts-about-betty-white-108648.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Today we remember beloved actress Betty White on what would have been her birthday. White’s career spanned over eight decades and left a lasting mark on television history both in front and behind the camera. After making the transition from radio to television, she became a staple on American game shows. She also starred in several memorable sitcoms including The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls, and Hot in Cleveland. A cultural icon, White… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/10-amazing-facts-about-betty-white-108648.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-and-expedia-partner-to-inspire-heritage-travel-108458.html" rel="bookmark">MyHeritage and Expedia Partner to Inspire Heritage Travel</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted November 23, 2021 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-and-expedia-partner-to-inspire-heritage-travel-108458.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="108458 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=108458">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-and-expedia-partner-to-inspire-heritage-travel-108458.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to MyHeritage and Expedia Partner to Inspire Heritage Travel"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MyHeritage_Expedia-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MyHeritage_Expedia-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MyHeritage_Expedia-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MyHeritage_Expedia-120x120.png 120w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmyheritage-and-expedia-partner-to-inspire-heritage-travel-108458.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>It was recently announced that MyHeritage and Expedia have partnered to help you plan the ultimate heritage tour. Together, MyHeritage and Expedia have launched the Heritage Travel Hub to make it easy for you to plan an incredible journey to the land of your ancestors. The site is housed on Expedia and features rich content that bridges family history research with planning a memorable, heritage-oriented trip. The Heritage Travel Hub will help you map an… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-and-expedia-partner-to-inspire-heritage-travel-108458.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-winner-107831.html" rel="bookmark">Father’s Day Giveaway Winner</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 25, 2021 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-winner-107831.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="107831 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=107831">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-winner-107831.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Father’s Day Giveaway Winner"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liga_saleme-2-1-Enhanced-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liga_saleme-2-1-Enhanced-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liga_saleme-2-1-Enhanced-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liga_saleme-2-1-Enhanced-100x100.jpg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liga_saleme-2-1-Enhanced-120x120.jpg 120w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/liga_saleme-2-1-Enhanced.jpg 475w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffathers-day-giveaway-winner-107831.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>This Father’s Day we asked you to send a photo of your dad or a father-figure in your life and tell us what makes him special to you. One lucky person would be chosen at random and receive a free 1-year subscription of Geni Pro. We received some lovely stories from the community and today we’re excited to announce the winner of our Father’s Day giveaway – L墨ga Saleme! L墨ga shared the following about her… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-winner-107831.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-107780.html" rel="bookmark">Father’s Day Giveaway: Win a Free Year of Geni Pro</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 15, 2021 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-107780.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="107780 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=107780">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-107780.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Father’s Day Giveaway: Win a Free Year of Geni Pro"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father_daughter_adult_sq-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father_daughter_adult_sq-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father_daughter_adult_sq-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father_daughter_adult_sq-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father_daughter_adult_sq-120x120.jpeg 120w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/father_daughter_adult_sq.jpeg 510w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffathers-day-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-107780.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Each year Father’s Day is celebrated to honor fathers and father-figures in our lives. With the special day just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to hear about your dad and what makes him special to you. Share your stories with us and you can win a free 1-year subscription of Geni Pro! From important life lessons to teaching us new skills such as riding a bike, our dads have made long… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-giveaway-win-a-free-year-of-geni-pro-107780.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-wise-words-from-mom-107611.html" rel="bookmark">Mother’s Day Giveaway: Wise Words From Mom</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 14, 2021 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-wise-words-from-mom-107611.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="107611 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=107611">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-wise-words-from-mom-107611.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Mother’s Day Giveaway: Wise Words From Mom"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/coyal_gorman-2-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/coyal_gorman-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/coyal_gorman-2-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmothers-day-giveaway-wise-words-from-mom-107611.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>In celebration of Mother’s Day, we asked you to tell us the best piece of advice or words of wisdom you have received from your mom or from a mother-figure in your life. One lucky winner would receive a free year of Geni Pro. Today we are excited to announce the winner of our Mother’s Day Giveaway – Coyal M. Gorman! Coyal shared how her grandmother, Coyal Maxey, instilled the importance of family: “About 30… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-wise-words-from-mom-107611.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-107576.html" rel="bookmark">Mother’s Day Giveaway: Enter for a Chance to Win!</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 5, 2021 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-107576.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="107576 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=107576">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-107576.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Mother’s Day Giveaway: Enter for a Chance to Win!"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mother_daughter-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mother_daughter-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/mother_daughter-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmothers-day-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-107576.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we thought it would be fun to celebrate the moms or mother-figures in our lives with a chance to win a free 1-year subscription of Geni Pro! Throughout our lives, we’ve heard countless pieces of advice or words of encouragement from our mothers. For this Mother’s Day giveaway, we want to hear about the best piece of advice you have received from your mom or mother-figure in your… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-enter-for-a-chance-to-win-107576.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-connect-107245.html" rel="bookmark">Join Us at RootsTech Connect</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted February 18, 2021 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-connect-107245.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="107245 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=107245">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-connect-107245.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Join Us at RootsTech Connect"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RT_1200x648_5-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RT_1200x648_5-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/RT_1200x648_5-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fjoin-us-at-rootstech-connect-107245.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re excited to participate in the first virtual RootsTech conference! This year the world’s largest genealogy conference will be entirely virtual and completely FREE. From February 25-27, people all around the world will have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the wonders of RootsTech from the comfort of their own homes. Class Sessions With hundreds of classes on various subjects and celebrity speakers, attendees can create their own viewing schedule to suit their own interests…. <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-us-at-rootstech-connect-107245.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/connecting-to-family-all-around-the-world-104652.html" rel="bookmark">Connecting to Family All Around the World</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted September 18, 2020 by Geni | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/connecting-to-family-all-around-the-world-104652.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104652 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104652">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/connecting-to-family-all-around-the-world-104652.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Connecting to Family All Around the World"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/arenys-de-mar-2017-fam-reunion-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/arenys-de-mar-2017-fam-reunion-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/arenys-de-mar-2017-fam-reunion-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fconnecting-to-family-all-around-the-world-104652.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We always love to hear stories about how Geni has helped to bring families together. Today we wanted to share with the community a story from Roberto Bastidas Buch, who after years of research, was finally able to reunite his family after decades apart. Arenys de Mar, 2017 family reunion / Photo courtesy of Roberto Bastidas Buch It was around the year 1978, six years after coming back to Colombia, South America, from the States, where… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/connecting-to-family-all-around-the-world-104652.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/free-access-to-myheritage-photo-enhancer-and-myheritage-in-color-for-one-month-106413.html" rel="bookmark">Free Access to MyHeritage Photo Enhancer and MyHeritage In Color™ for One Month!</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted August 14, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/free-access-to-myheritage-photo-enhancer-and-myheritage-in-color-for-one-month-106413.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="106413 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=106413">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/free-access-to-myheritage-photo-enhancer-and-myheritage-in-color-for-one-month-106413.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Free Access to MyHeritage Photo Enhancer and MyHeritage In Color™ for One Month!"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Photo500018-Comparison2-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Photo500018-Comparison2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Photo500018-Comparison2-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffree-access-to-myheritage-photo-enhancer-and-myheritage-in-color-for-one-month-106413.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>MyHeritage has announced that they have unlocked their two popular photo tools – MyHeritage Photo Enhancer and MyHeritage In Color™ – for an entire month! From now until September 10, 2020, everyone can access these powerful photo tools for FREE! These two groundbreaking tools will bring new life to your old, faded, black and white family photos. Sharpen your blurry images with MyHeritage Photo Enhancer and bring them to life in vivid color with MyHeritage… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/free-access-to-myheritage-photo-enhancer-and-myheritage-in-color-for-one-month-106413.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-favorite-memory-of-dad-106212.html" rel="bookmark">Father’s Day: Favorite Memory of Dad</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 27, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-favorite-memory-of-dad-106212.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="106212 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=106212">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-favorite-memory-of-dad-106212.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Father’s Day: Favorite Memory of Dad"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_4531-e1593213414718-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_4531-e1593213414718-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_4531-e1593213414718-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffathers-day-favorite-memory-of-dad-106212.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>This Father’s Day, we asked you to share with us your favorite memory of your dad or a father figure in your life for the chance to win a free 1-year subscription of Geni Pro. Today we want to congratulate Meli Alexander, the winner of our Father’s Day giveaway! Meli sent in her story of an epic water fight with her dad and cousin: My favorite Father鈥檚 Day memory was many years in the Bronx… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-favorite-memory-of-dad-106212.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-win-a-free-year-of-pro-106130.html" rel="bookmark">Father’s Day: Win a Free Year of Pro</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 15, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-win-a-free-year-of-pro-106130.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="106130 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=106130">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-win-a-free-year-of-pro-106130.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Father’s Day: Win a Free Year of Pro"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway_-Win-a-Free-Year-of-Pro-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway_-Win-a-Free-Year-of-Pro-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway_-Win-a-Free-Year-of-Pro-300x300.png 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway_-Win-a-Free-Year-of-Pro-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Fathers-Day-Giveaway_-Win-a-Free-Year-of-Pro.png 472w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffathers-day-win-a-free-year-of-pro-106130.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>With Father’s Day just a few days away, we thought it would be fun to offer yet another opportunity to win a free year of Geni Pro. Celebrate this Father’s Day by sending us your favorite memory of your dad or a father-figure in your life for a chance to win! Did you have a memorable fishing trip? How about a special memory of your dad walking you down the aisle? We want to hear… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fathers-day-win-a-free-year-of-pro-106130.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-favorite-memory-of-mom-105962.html" rel="bookmark">Mother’s Day Giveaway: Favorite Memory of Mom</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 13, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-favorite-memory-of-mom-105962.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105962 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105962">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-favorite-memory-of-mom-105962.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Mother’s Day Giveaway: Favorite Memory of Mom"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lynn_g-2-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lynn_g-2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lynn_g-2-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lynn_g-2-100x100.jpeg 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/lynn_g-2.jpeg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmothers-day-giveaway-favorite-memory-of-mom-105962.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>To celebrate Mother’s Day, we asked the community to share their favorite memories of their mother or a mother-figure in their lives. From the submitted entries, one lucky winner would receive a free 1-year Geni Pro subscription. Today, we’re excited to congratulate Lynn Grieder, the winner of our Mother’s Day giveaway! Lynn shared this special memory she has of her mother, Ethel Martin ne茅 Hukkala: In 2002 we took my Mom on a “roots” trip… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-giveaway-favorite-memory-of-mom-105962.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-celebrate-mom-for-a-chance-to-win-105897.html" rel="bookmark">Mother’s Day: Celebrate Mom for a Chance to Win</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted May 1, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-celebrate-mom-for-a-chance-to-win-105897.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105897 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105897">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-celebrate-mom-for-a-chance-to-win-105897.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Mother’s Day: Celebrate Mom for a Chance to Win"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mom_child-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mom_child-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mom_child-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmothers-day-celebrate-mom-for-a-chance-to-win-105897.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Celebrate your mother or a mother-figure in your life by sharing with us your favorite memory that you have together. Send in your stories to us and you can win a free 1-year Geni Pro subscription! If it’s a day trip to the beach or a special dress your mother made for you, we want to hear your stories! And if you have a photo, feel free to… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/mothers-day-celebrate-mom-for-a-chance-to-win-105897.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/ideas-for-working-on-your-family-tree-at-home-105776.html" rel="bookmark">Ideas for Working on Your Family Tree at Home</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted April 10, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/ideas-for-working-on-your-family-tree-at-home-105776.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105776 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105776">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/ideas-for-working-on-your-family-tree-at-home-105776.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Ideas for Working on Your Family Tree at Home"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/computer_research-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/computer_research-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/computer_research-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fideas-for-working-on-your-family-tree-at-home-105776.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>As many of us are self-isolating at home, you may be looking for something to do to help pass the time. Although we may all be at home in isolation, we can still continue to work together as a community on our shared family history. Below we’ve made a list of suggestions to help focus your work and perhaps help provide you with a welcomed distraction to pass the time productively. Review your family tree… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/ideas-for-working-on-your-family-tree-at-home-105776.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/colorize-your-photos-with-myheritage-in-color-105624.html" rel="bookmark">Colorize Your Photos with MyHeritage In Color™</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted March 24, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/colorize-your-photos-with-myheritage-in-color-105624.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105624 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105624">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/colorize-your-photos-with-myheritage-in-color-105624.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Colorize Your Photos with MyHeritage In Color™"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SCAN0194-Comparison-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SCAN0194-Comparison-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SCAN0194-Comparison-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fcolorize-your-photos-with-myheritage-in-color-105624.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>If you are at home in isolation and are looking for a fun way to pass the time and enjoy genealogy, you may want to check out MyHeritage In Color™, MyHeritage’s groundbreaking new feature to automatically colorize old black and white photos. For a limited time, MyHeritage is providing free and unlimited access to MyHeritage In Color™ to everyone! Normally, only 10 photos can be colorized for users without a MyHeritage Complete Plan. However, from… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/colorize-your-photos-with-myheritage-in-color-105624.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2020-highlights-105515.html" rel="bookmark">RootsTech 2020 Highlights</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted March 6, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2020-highlights-105515.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105515 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105515">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2020-highlights-105515.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to RootsTech 2020 Highlights"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/rootstech2020_convention_center-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/rootstech2020_convention_center-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/rootstech2020_convention_center-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Frootstech-2020-highlights-105515.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re back from RootsTech 2020 where we had a fantastic time meeting new people, seeing old friends, and connecting with Geni users. This year thousands of people came together at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah to celebrate the 10th anniversary of RootsTech. Since making its debut 10 years ago, RootsTech has become the largest genealogy gathering in the world. During the first days of the conference, the Geni booth was… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/rootstech-2020-highlights-105515.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-rootstech-2020-105431.html" rel="bookmark">Geni is Heading to RootsTech 2020</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted February 20, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-rootstech-2020-105431.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105431 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105431">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-rootstech-2020-105431.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Geni is Heading to RootsTech 2020"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RT2019_booth_Geni-e1582151761341-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RT2019_booth_Geni-e1582151761341-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/RT2019_booth_Geni-e1582151761341-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fgeni-is-heading-to-rootstech-2020-105431.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Next week Geni will be heading to Salt Lake City, Utah for RootsTech 2020! Between February 26-29, thousands of genealogists and family history enthusiasts will come together at the Salt Palace Convention Center to partake in the world’s largest family history event of the year. This year RootsTech celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exciting line up of keynote speakers, including Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith and Leigh Anne Tuohy, whose family served… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-rootstech-2020-105431.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/find-your-relatives-at-rootstech-with-the-geni-pathfinder-105330.html" rel="bookmark">Find Your Relatives at RootsTech with the Geni Pathfinder</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted February 13, 2020 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/find-your-relatives-at-rootstech-with-the-geni-pathfinder-105330.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="105330 https://www.geni.com/blog/?p=105330">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/find-your-relatives-at-rootstech-with-the-geni-pathfinder-105330.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Find Your Relatives at RootsTech with the Geni Pathfinder"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rt_pathfinder-2-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rt_pathfinder-2-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rt_pathfinder-2-300x300.png 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rt_pathfinder-2-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/rt_pathfinder-2.png 512w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffind-your-relatives-at-rootstech-with-the-geni-pathfinder-105330.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Will you be at RootsTech 2020 on February 26-29 in Salt Lake City, Utah? Wonder if any new cousins will also be there? The Geni Pathfinder can now send you a notification to let you know if new relatives are also attending the conference. Simply go to the RootsTech 2020 Pathfinder event page or scan the QR code below to register for notifications. On the pathfinder event page, select how you would like to be… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/find-your-relatives-at-rootstech-with-the-geni-pathfinder-105330.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/your-stories-finding-alice-104924.html" rel="bookmark">Your Stories: Finding Alice</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted December 17, 2019 by Geni | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/your-stories-finding-alice-104924.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104924 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104924">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/your-stories-finding-alice-104924.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Your Stories: Finding Alice"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/horsewomanprac00haye_0477-2-b-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/horsewomanprac00haye_0477-2-b-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/horsewomanprac00haye_0477-2-b-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fyour-stories-finding-alice-104924.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>The following post was written by Ian Stone from Perth, Western Australia. A Geni user since 2010, Ian discovered his passion for genealogy after聽starting his family tree on the site nearly a decade ago. After sharing his submission聽for Geni’s Family History Month Giveaway, Ian聽asked for the opportunity聽to expand on聽his answer to the question,聽“If you could go back in time, which ancestor would you visit and why?” Ian had said that he would love to visit… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/your-stories-finding-alice-104924.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2020-announced-104959.html" rel="bookmark">MyHeritage LIVE 2020 Announced</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted December 11, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2020-announced-104959.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104959 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104959">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2020-announced-104959.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to MyHeritage LIVE 2020 Announced"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/featured-image-4-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/featured-image-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/featured-image-4-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmyheritage-live-2020-announced-104959.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Save the date! MyHeritage, Geni’s parent company, has announced that聽MyHeritage LIVE 2020聽will take place on聽October 25-26, 2020 in Tel Aviv, Israel. This one-of-a-kind conference brings together attendees from around the world and international genealogy and DNA experts for聽a full two days of fun and education. Read our recaps of MyHeritage LIVE 2019聽in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and MyHeritage LIVE 2018聽in Oslo, Norway. The third annual MyHeritage user conference will be held at the Hilton Tel Aviv,… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2020-announced-104959.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-2019-giveaway-winner-104729.html" rel="bookmark">Family History Month 2019 Giveaway Winner</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted November 5, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-2019-giveaway-winner-104729.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104729 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104729">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-2019-giveaway-winner-104729.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Family History Month 2019 Giveaway Winner"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Family-History-Month_-Win-Geni-Pro-Winner-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Family History Month 2019 Giveaway Winner" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Family-History-Month_-Win-Geni-Pro-Winner-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Family-History-Month_-Win-Geni-Pro-Winner-100x100.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffamily-history-month-2019-giveaway-winner-104729.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>In celebration of Family History Month, we ran a contest throughout the month of October for聽a chance for one lucky winner to receive a free year of Geni Pro. To enter, you simply needed to submit your answer to the question: If you could go back in time, which ancestor would you visit and why? We received聽lots of entries聽submitted through聽Facebook, Twitter, and email. One lucky winner was chosen at random from the list of entries…. <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-2019-giveaway-winner-104729.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-win-1-year-of-pro-104451.html" rel="bookmark">Family History Month: Win 1-Year of Pro</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted October 2, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-win-1-year-of-pro-104451.html#comments"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104451 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104451">3 Comments</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-win-1-year-of-pro-104451.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Family History Month: Win 1-Year of Pro"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Family-History-Month_-Win-Geni-Pro-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Family History Month: Win 1-Year of Pro" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Family-History-Month_-Win-Geni-Pro-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Family-History-Month_-Win-Geni-Pro-100x100.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffamily-history-month-win-1-year-of-pro-104451.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>October is finally here and that means Family History Month is once again upon us.聽In celebration of Family History Month, we’re giving away a free 1-Year subscription of Geni Pro! This Family History Month聽you can take your genealogy research聽on Geni聽to the next level with a chance to win a Geni Pro subscription. How to enter To enter our giveaway,聽simply answer the following question: If you could go back in time, which ancestor would you visit… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/family-history-month-win-1-year-of-pro-104451.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-lectures-now-available-104406.html" rel="bookmark">MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Lectures Now Available</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted September 25, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-lectures-now-available-104406.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104406 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104406">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-lectures-now-available-104406.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Lectures Now Available"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MHLIVE2019_blog-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MHLIVE2019_blog-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/MHLIVE2019_blog-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmyheritage-live-2019-lectures-now-available-104406.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>If you were unable to attend MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam and missed the live streams, you’re in luck! All MyHeritage LIVE 2019 lectures are now available to view for free! All recordings can be viewed from the comfort of your own home on MyHeritage Education, MyHeritage’s newly launched education center. The second annual MyHeritage user conference was a big success with over 450 people in attendance from 30 countries all around the world. Attendees… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-lectures-now-available-104406.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-to-be-live-streamed-104290.html" rel="bookmark">MyHeritage LIVE 2019 to be Live Streamed</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted September 5, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-to-be-live-streamed-104290.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104290 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104290">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-to-be-live-streamed-104290.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to MyHeritage LIVE 2019 to be Live Streamed"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/875x472_speakers-2-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/875x472_speakers-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/875x472_speakers-2-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmyheritage-live-2019-to-be-live-streamed-104290.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Unable to make it to MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam September 6-8? MyHeritage has聽announced that all聽lectures on the genealogy and DNA tracks will be live streamed throughout the conference! Now everyone聽will have the opportunity to learn from MyHeritage’s fantastic international lineup of聽genealogy and DNA experts. The live stream will be available directly on the MyHeritage LIVE website and the MyHeritage Facebook page聽to watch via Facebook Live for free.聽From there, you will have the opportunity to… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-to-be-live-streamed-104290.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-myheritage-live-2019-in-amsterdam-104062.html" rel="bookmark">Join Geni at MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted September 3, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-myheritage-live-2019-in-amsterdam-104062.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104062 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104062">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-myheritage-live-2019-in-amsterdam-104062.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Join Geni at MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MH-Live-2019-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MH-Live-2019-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/MH-Live-2019-100x100.png 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fjoin-geni-at-myheritage-live-2019-in-amsterdam-104062.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>MyHeritage LIVE 2019 is only a few days聽away! We’re excited to have the聽opportunity to participate in MyHeritage’s 2nd annual user conference, which will be held in Amsterdam in the Netherlands聽from September 6-8, 2019. This one-of-a-kind conference is the perfect place to聽get to know聽the聽MyHeritage and Geni teams in person. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from MyHeritage Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet and Geni’s General Manager Mike Stangel, who will be giving a presentation… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/join-geni-at-myheritage-live-2019-in-amsterdam-104062.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fgs-2019-recap-104217.html" rel="bookmark">FGS 2019 Recap</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted August 29, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fgs-2019-recap-104217.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104217 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104217">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fgs-2019-recap-104217.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to FGS 2019 Recap"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9857_2-150x150.jpeg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="FGS 2019 Recap | Geni" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9857_2-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9857_2-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Ffgs-2019-recap-104217.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re back from Washington, D.C., where Geni attended the Federation of Genealogical聽Society 2019 Family History Conference. The conference brought together many local family history groups as well as visitors from all around the country聽to learn from the many informative class sessions ranging from beginning genealogy topics to advanced sessions to take your genealogy research even further. Geni had a booth in the exhibit hall of the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel where we were happy to… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/fgs-2019-recap-104217.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/were-heading-to-fgs-2019-104157.html" rel="bookmark">We鈥檙e Heading to FGS 2019</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted August 14, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/were-heading-to-fgs-2019-104157.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104157 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104157">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/were-heading-to-fgs-2019-104157.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to We鈥檙e Heading to FGS 2019"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fgs2019_logo-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fgs2019_logo-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fgs2019_logo-300x300.png 300w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fgs2019_logo-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fgs2019_logo.png 495w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fwere-heading-to-fgs-2019-104157.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Next week Geni is heading to Washington, D.C. for the Federation of Genealogical Societies 2019 Family History Conference. The conference will take place August 21-24 at the historic Omni Shoreham Hotel. Fun fact:聽the hotel聽was the site of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first Inaugural Ball聽in 1933. Come visit Geni in the exhibit hall at booth #406 for your chance to talk with members of the Geni team. If you have any questions or simply want to try… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/were-heading-to-fgs-2019-104157.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/highlights-from-iajgs-2019-104112.html" rel="bookmark">Highlights from IAJGS 2019</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted August 8, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/highlights-from-iajgs-2019-104112.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104112 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104112">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/highlights-from-iajgs-2019-104112.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Highlights from IAJGS 2019"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9810-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9810-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_9810-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fhighlights-from-iajgs-2019-104112.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>We’re back from Cleveland, Ohio where we attended the 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy. It was a blast to meet other Geni users, spend time with our great team of Geni curators, and connect with old friends. The Geni booth was packed with people on the opening day of the exhibit hall and the SHARE Fair. Many people stopped by to learn how to get started on Geni and connect to the World… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/highlights-from-iajgs-2019-104112.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2019-in-cleveland-ohio-104049.html" rel="bookmark">Geni is Heading to IAJGS 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted July 24, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2019-in-cleveland-ohio-104049.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="104049 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=104049">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2019-in-cleveland-ohio-104049.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Geni is Heading to IAJGS 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAJGS2019-2-150x150.png" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAJGS2019-2-150x150.png 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAJGS2019-2-100x100.png 100w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/IAJGS2019-2.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fgeni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2019-in-cleveland-ohio-104049.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>The 39th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy聽is coming up soon! The conference will take place July 28 – August 2 in Cleveland, Ohio. Come visit Geni in the exhibit hall,聽July 28-31, to say hi and to ask any questions. We’ll be offering an exclusive conference discount on Geni Pro subscriptions that you wont want to miss! If you’re not ready to upgrade but would like the opportunity to try out some of our premium… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/geni-is-heading-to-iajgs-2019-in-cleveland-ohio-104049.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-finding-kissing-cousins-on-geni-103991.html" rel="bookmark">Video: Finding Kissing Cousins on Geni</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted July 12, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-finding-kissing-cousins-on-geni-103991.html#respond"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="103991 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=103991">No Comment</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-finding-kissing-cousins-on-geni-103991.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to Video: Finding Kissing Cousins on Geni"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geneavlogger_kissing_cousins-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geneavlogger_kissing_cousins-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/geneavlogger_kissing_cousins-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fvideo-finding-kissing-cousins-on-geni-103991.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>Since releasing our new enhancements to Geni relationship paths, users have been having a blast finding new and surprising connections in the World Family Tree.聽Now Geni will find the shortest blood path and the shortest in-law path between two individuals, if either can be found. Here’s some of the great feedback we’ve heard so far: “My heroes! Been praying someone would develop an app that could do this!” – Debbie G. “Oh my goodness. This… <a class="read-more" href="https://www.geni.com/blog/video-finding-kissing-cousins-on-geni-103991.html"><span>Read the full story</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="clearfloat"> <h3 class="cat_title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/community" rel="category tag">Community</a> » </h3> <h2 class="title"><a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-schedule-announced-103895.html" rel="bookmark">MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Schedule Announced</a></h2> <div class="meta"> Posted June 25, 2019 by Amanda | <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-schedule-announced-103895.html#comments"><span class="dsq-postid" data-dsqidentifier="103895 http://www.geni.com/blog/?p=103895">2 Comments</span></a> </div> <a href="https://www.geni.com/blog/myheritage-live-2019-schedule-announced-103895.html" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Schedule Announced"> <img width="150" height="150" src="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/875x472_speakers-2-150x150.jpg" class="front-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" title="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/875x472_speakers-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.geni.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/875x472_speakers-2-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> </a> <div class="spoiler"> <div class="like-share"> <div><fb:like href="https%3A%2F%2Fwww.geni.com%2Fblog%2Fmyheritage-live-2019-schedule-announced-103895.html" send="true" width="55" show_faces="false" layout="box_count"></fb:like></div> </div> <p>MyHeritage has聽released the full schedule for MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The second annual MyHeritage user conference will take place September 6-8, 2019. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from three tracks: Genealogy, DNA, and hands-on workshops.聽The conference has a full line-up of international speakers and local experts as well as several MyHeritage staff members, including MyHeritage Founder and CEO Gilad Japhet. 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