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“What wakes you up at night?”

Monday, April 6th, 2009

At the recent Conference on Computerized Family History and Genealogy at Brigham Young University March 13-14 in Provo, Utah, keynote speaker Susan Easton Black posed the question “What wakes you up in the night?”

For Black, a world-renowned author of over 100 books on genealogy and history, she is “up at night” with genealogy. After telling the audience she finds “great joy” in doing genealogy every day, she remarked to the at-capacity crowd, “It’s obvious I’m not alone!”

At FamilyLink.com we know there are many people just like Black who find joy in searching for their ancestors and are “up at night” about genealogy and family history. And they are not alone. We are also “up at night” working with content partners from all over the world to digitize and index genealogical and historical data. Each day we add new content at WorldVitalRecords.com to help you in your quest. (We will soon open up our new genealogy portal site called GenSeek to provide access to millions of genealogical references from the Family History Catalog.)

We searched for some of our colleagues whom we know are “up in the night” over genealogy and found a few short vignettes we thought genealogy lovers would enjoy. Click on their story links to read and hear.

Many genealogy enthusiasts are familiar with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, a popular writer and speaker on genealogy. According to her Web site, she is an “incurable genealogist” and “does all she can to get the g-word out there and inspire others in their quest for roots.” She tells of a memory from when she was five years old that kept her searching for over 22 years for her ancestors.

Devoted genealogists for over a quarter century, Leland and Patty Meitzler have many tales to tell. Leland gives a good example of why genealogists should check every possible source they can for information about their ancestors.

Since 2003 StoryCorps.net, one of the largest oral history projects in the world, has collected over 35,000 stories from individuals who have shared their stories. We picked out a story of a mother and a son talking about their struggles as migrant workers.

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“Extreme” Family History and Genealogy

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

With the advent of digital technology, new ways of “doing” family history and genealogy are appearing, allowing individuals to more fully “experience” history, or to collaborate with others in finding their ancestors through innovative tools being developed or adapted for genealogical research. Some of these new ways are out-of-the ordinary-even extreme-in comparison with traditional methods. This article briefly shares two ways in which family history and genealogy may be called “extreme.”

EXTREME FAMILY HISTORY:
The first “extreme” we found is where individuals actually live in a recreated time period. We discovered that Lisa Cooke, Genealogy Gems, and her family participated in PBS television series called Texas Ranch House. A Web site has preserved the experience and comes complete with journal excerpts as a reality check with plenty of links to historical resources. Life on a Texas ranch in 1867 was recreated for television and Lisa’s family by outfitting the family and ranch workers in period clothing and providing them with the tools of the time to experience “what the saddle-sore, rope-burned, and sun-blistered ranch life was really like.” The site features details of the episodes where “real” life depicted the recreation, leisure time, music, cattle drives, and food of the Texas cowboys and their families. An interactive history page features games where individuals can test their skills of wrangling, roping, selecting food, cattle prodding, and cowboy slang. This area helps young people learn many aspects of history and have fun while learning.

EXTREME GENEALOGY:
Genealogical record collection on an “extreme” scale is what FamilySearch.org is doing all over the world. The current FamilySearch effort to convert their microfilm collection to digital is to create better access to the films and new records. FamilySearch operates 4500 Family History centers in 80 countries throughout the world. Dick Eastman, a popular blogger in the genealogy and family history field, interviewed Paul Nauta, Manager of Public Affairs, at FamilySearch. a non-profit organization that has accumulated the largest repository of genealogical records in the world. Dick interviewed Paul at the recent FGS conference in Philadelphia. You can view the entire interview at Roots Television by clicking here.

Facts on the “extreme” nature of the FamilySearch project:

* The bulk of the collection is still on microfilm and FamilySearch has almost 2.5 million rolls of microfilm left to digitize.

* Less than 3% of this material is digitized and indexed online.

* This microfilm collection will take 8-10 years to convert it to digital.

* 15 high speed scanners are in the Granite Mountain Records vault in Salt Lake City Utah and are being used five days a week.

* FamilySearch has replaced most of their microfilm cameras in the world with digital cameras.

* Over 200 camera teams in 45 countries are digitizing original documents five days a week.

* These teams produce 40 million images a year that FamilySearch wants to put online.

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Benefits of Attending Genealogy Conferences

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

By Whitney Ransom McGowan, FamilyLink.com, Inc. 

This article is written specifically for genealogists and family historians who have never attended a genealogy conference, but who may be persuaded to attend one in the near future. Genealogy conferences are a great place to learn, share ideas, meet new people, gain new enthusiasm for your research, and have your questions answered by experts. There are hundreds of genealogy conferences, seminars, and meetings held every year across the United States and abroad. Many of these conferences are offered in the spring and fall. Here are ten reasons to attend a genealogy conference.

Ten Reasons For Attending a Genealogy Conference

1. Knowledge: Stay up-to-date on the latest information in the field. Most conferences offer a keynote address, as well as a variety of classes. Some classes are for beginners, and others are for the seasoned genealogist. In these classes you will also have the opportunity to learn new research methodologies and techniques. Whatever, your level of experience may be, there is a conference out there just for you.

2. New People: Genealogists are social people. Once you’re at the conference, you will have the opportunity to meet a lot of new people, some of whom may even be researching your same line. Even if you don’t find a cousin, you will meet folks that may have some ideas to help you with your research.

3. Audio Recordings and Syllabi: Many of the conferences you attend will offer a syllabus, which contains the notes, handouts, additional Websites and overviews of the presentations. Often the syllabus will also contain the biographies of the speakers. These syllabi are thick books filled with a goldmine of genealogical information.

4. Products and Services: At most of the larger genealogy conferences, and many of the smaller conferences, you will find a vendor hall full of genealogy products and services. Take some time to see some of the latest innovations in genealogy. Many of the vendors also offer something free (whether that be a trial subscription, candy, pens, magazines, stickers, etc.) simply for visiting their booth. WorldVitalRecords.com usually offers free newsletter signups, drawings to win a free subscription, stress balls, candy, luggage tags, and more.

5. Luncheons and Banquets: What would a conference be without a luncheon or banquet? These gatherings offer delicious food, networking opportunities, and even an opportunity to hear from a well-known genealogist or family historian. Individuals and companies who sponsor the conferences want to make your life as easy as possible, and often provide a luncheon or banquet that takes place at the conference venue.

6. Libraries, Research, and More Libraries: Often conferences are held near a library. This will give you an opportunity to research to your heart’s desire… but make sure you come back to the conference. Many times the libraries will also be open for extended periods during the conference to allow everyone interested a chance to visit and use the library resources.

7. Genealogical and Family History Societies: Many society members take the time to attend the conference and put up a display. Their booths are usually located in the vendor hall and are often full of friendly people, books, pamphlets, and information about the society. You can join one or more of these societies and contribute to their success.

8. Computer Labs: Perhaps you are the kind of person who likes to try electronic or Internet services out before you purchase. Conferences are a great place to get hands-on experience with a variety of websites and software products. Some vendors also offer demonstrations of their products or free one-on-one training. (There is usually a sign up list for this service, so get there fast.)

9. Networking Opportunities: People from all over the world attend some of the larger genealogy conferences. Even if you attend a smaller conference, chances are you will meet many people from all walks of life. Genealogy conferences are great places to network with others.

10. Meet Professional Genealogists and Family Historians: It’s true. Conferences are the place where you can meet many professional and well-known genealogists, as well as individuals who have shaped the field. These individuals are usually at the conferences to lecture, but also attend because these events are where new information, breakthroughs, and innovations in genealogy are shared.

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FamilyLink.com, Inc. CEO Presents Keynote at Brigham Young University Family History and Genealogy Conference

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Shifting from the old to the new in family history research through technology 

Last week, family history enthusiasts participated in more than 100 classes, attended three keynote presentations, and browsed exhibits at Brigham Young University’s 40th annual Conference on Family History and Genealogy. Paul Allen, CEO of FamilyLink.com, Inc., opened the Thursday sessions with a keynote address centered on innovative technology tools that help accelerate the efforts of genealogists and family historians.

Allen started his remarks by talking and signing “I love family history.” He explained that he recently spoke at a deaf genealogy conference and that there was “100 percent eye contact” immediately to the left of where he was speaking.

Allen then held up the book Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah, and told the story of how the collection came about. He said the original organizers of the data had a difficult time gathering the information. The labor was so intense at times for them and so overwhelming, that it is written in the book: “… the vastness of the undertaking dawned upon its promoters and depressed them to almost stupidness.”

According to Allen, through technology, family historians are transitioning from an “old” way to a “new” way to do genealogy. In many cases, the “old” way was through individual effort. “We have built on the shoulders of dedicated individuals,” said Allen. “The shift now is from the dedicated sacrifice of individuals to open source or crowd sourcing where groups collaborate-where individual users contribute and work together.”

After Allen mentioned some of the projects that his company was undertaking to help connect families and bring them closer together, he said he hoped he and others wouldn’t experience a similar “vastness of the undertaking” and a depression “almost to stupidness.”

“Now the efforts are coming to a head, and the work will move forward in unprecedented ways,” predicted Allen. “This is a global work. Where we haven’t started scratching the surface is Asia. The population of North America in 1750 was 2 million. Asia had 500 million in 1750. Last week, the Chinese government announced more Internet users in China than in United States. Many of them are accessing the Internet via a cell phone. There are now about 4 billion cell phones. Think about that in terms of technology and family history. You are going to see some of the most remarkable things you have ever imagined.”

Allen announced the collaboration between FamilySearch and FamilyLink.com to publish the Family History Library Catalog-the largest single database of genealogy sources in the world-using a Web 2.0 approach. With the application of the Web 2.0 technology, individual genealogists, librarians, archivists, and others from around the world will be able, when the catalog comes online in the coming months, to enhance and extend the value of the catalog that currently has more than four million entries.

Users will be able to add new sources that are currently in the library catalog, and extend its scope of coverage. They will be able to improve the source descriptions, and even rate and review sources as to their usefulness. The user feedback combined with the intelligent search algorithm being developed by FamilyLink “will make the catalog better and better that it will become so easy that your children and grand children want to do it,” Allen said. “And our recommendation engine will get smarter and smarter as end users collaborate.”

World history has always been a passion for Allen, and he disclosed FamilyLink.com’s plans to unveil a new history site to encourage individuals to find out more about the historical context in which their ancestors lived. “We are more of an aggregator of content,” commented Allen. “Our primary goal is to broaden the interest in family history to millions of people of all ages. We want people to want to learn about their ancestors.”

Allen concluded the address by talking about the social networking sites being developed and enhanced by FamilyLink’s team. He said that his goal with the social networking sites is to “make sure your relatives are interested in what you are doing.”

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Win Two Free Tickets to the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree June 27-June 29

Friday, June 13th, 2008

If you have been thinking about attending the 2008 Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree on June 27-June 29, here is your chance to win two free tickets!

How do you enter?

Describe a favorite experience you have had while researching your ancestors on WorldVitalRecords.com, FamilyLink.com, or We’re Related on Facebook. Email your entry to Whitney at Whitney@familylink.com.

The winner of the contest will win two free tickets (a $180 value) to the SCGS Jamboree, which is the largest genealogy conference on the West Coast. Entries are due on Friday, June 20, 2008 at 8 p.m.(MST). The winner will be notified on Monday June 23, 2008. (If you have already registered for the conference, and win, you will be reimbursed for your ticket.) All submissions will become the property of FamilyLink.com, Inc. and may be used for promotional purposes.

If you do not want to enter the competition, but still would like to attend the Jamboree, sign up now. Preregister before June 15. Until June 15, you can also register for the Friday bus trip and guided tour of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. If you prefer, you can�attend either of the free Friday morning sessions:Introduction to Genealogy, or the Kids’ Genealogy Camp (ages 5+).

FamilyLink.com, Inc. will be a sponsor at the Jamboree. We hope you will join us at our booth. David Lifferth, President, FamilyLink.com, Inc. will also be speaking at the Jamboree on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. The title of his presentation is Innovative Family Tools to Connect Families.

Seats are still available for all of the special events, including the Friday night banquet with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak; Saturday Effective Society Management breakfast and panel discussion; Saturday evening’s dinner with Dick Eastman; and the Sunday morning Presidential Genealogy with Chris Child and Gary Boyd Roberts of NEHGS. Reservations for the meals will close on June 15.

The Jamboree will be held at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Burbank, California. This year, the program will include speakers and lectures of particular interest to those researching German, Eastern European, and Jewish roots. These include John T. Humphrey on German records, Peter Lande on “Holocaust Records as a Source for All Genealogists,” which includes how to obtain records from Bad Arolsen; Steve Morse on “One-Step Webpages” and several others.

Many well-known professional genealogists, among them Dick Eastman, Tom Underhill, Arlene Eakle, and Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, will speak about online and traditional resources, tech applications for genealogy, including several DNA talks, German ancestry, genealogy applications for today, such as family health histories, dealing with family secrets and black sheep, finding living relatives, and more.

A featured session will be the first-ever Blogger Summit, which will feature seven of the leading genealogy bloggers: Dick Eastman of Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter; Steve Danko of Steve’s Genealogy Blog; George G. Morgan, Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak of Megan’s Roots World and RootsTelevision, Schelly Talalay Dardashti of Tracing the Tribe, and Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings. Moderating the panel discussion will be Leland Meitzler of GenealogyBlog.com.

You can find full descriptions of speakers, lectures, evening events, and you can pre-register at this website: www.scgsgenealogy.com and the Jamboree blog at www.genealogyjamboree.blogspot.com.

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Winners of the 2008 Logan Family History Expo 2008

Friday, March 28th, 2008

Congratulations to the following individuals who won subscriptions at the Logan Family History Expo.

Grand Prize Winner (includes: One year subscription to the WorldVitalRecords.com World Collection and Family Tree Software with one year subscription to Ancestry, a $500.00 value)

• Charlene Van Duren

Two Prize Winners (one year subscription to the World Collection, a $149.95 value each)

• Sandra Merrill
• Glenda Walker

Winner of the newsletter sign-up drawing (one year subscription to the World Collection, a $149.95 value)

• Leon Lemon

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WorldVitalRecords.com Major Sponsor at Logan Family History Expo

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

WorldVitalRecords.com is a major sponsor at the upcoming Logan Family History Expo. Here are the details of the conference:

Just what you’ve been waiting for!

A one-day EXPO designed to supercharge your ancestral quest.

WHAT: The Logan Family History EXPO

WHERE: Eccles Conference Center ~ 5005 Old Main Hill ~ Logan, Utah (on the campus of Utah State University)

WHEN: 8 am to 6 pm ~ March 22, 2008 Saturday

THEME: Families by the Dozen

10 jam-packed hours of genealogy!

KEYNOTE
This year’s keynote speaker is Timothy G. Cross, the Product Manager for New FamilySearch. The theme “Families by the Dozen” is all about finding the tie that binds families together forever. Come learn about New FamilySearch and how to find entire families, not just one ancestor.

CLASSES
MyAncestorsFound.com has gathered the Cream of the Crop when it comes to knowledgeable and creative family history instructors. With this amazing group of teachers lined up you will have more than 36 fantastic classes to choose from including the latest about New FamilySearch, Welsh research, DNA, Hispanic research, Scottish research, immigrant and US ancestry, and what to do about digital copies of documents in your library and on the net at FamilySearch, WorldVitalRecords.com, DearMYRTLE.com, Generation Maps, RootsMagic and more. Find out how to write personal histories, document your sources, get organized, surf the web, and use the latest genealogy software programs. Learn about the records centers in our region that are chock full of information to help genealogists climb their family trees.

THE EXHIBIT HALL

Jam-packed with over 20 displays and vendors

  • Test drive software programs
  • Browse books
  • Bargain hunt among preservation treasures
  • Demo the latest internet technologies
  • Have Pedigree Wall Charts printed onsite (Bring your digital file) �

PRIZES

Thousands of dollars in fabulous prizes will be given out both days to registered attendees!

Some of the prizes that will be given out are:

And the list goes on and on including software, books, family history supplies and more.

Q & A BOOTH
Be prepared for a select group of instructors who will be on hand to answer your personal research questions. The value of a one-on-one consultation with a professional genealogist far exceeds the cost of admittance to this event. Professional answers will open your mind to new research strategies.

GENEALOGY Rx
DearMYRTLE is so excited to help attendees discover missing ancestors and honorable pioneers on their pedigree charts and says, “I’m bringing my clipboard so that I can focus on writing out actual genealogy prescriptions for what to do next!”

YOUR ANCESTORS ARE JUST WAITING TO BE RE-DISCOVERED

No need to put it off any longer! Spring is almost here, so focus on your genealogy and family history with help from Professionals who are teaching at this super great genealogy conference.

MORE INFO

Register online at www.MyAncestorsFound.com or call 801.829.3295

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Things Are Going To Be Sailin’ In St. George In February: Introducing The 4th Annual Family History Expo

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

101 Reasons to Be at the Expo

St. George is hot in February, and we don’t just mean the nice, warm weather! February 8-9, 2008 is the time of the annual Family History Expo. St. George, Utah will be the place to be for genealogists who want fun and fabulous educational classes and products–all at an unbeatable price. There is something valuable for everyone, from beginners through advanced levels. As a matter of fact, 101 classes are being offered by many of the nation’s best family history professionals. This year’s theme “Pirates of the Pedigree” is all about saving your genealogical gems from the pirates of time, war, weather, and the ravages of misinterpretation. Come learn how to build your true family tree!

The first Jamboree (Feb. 2005) was a tremendous success with over 650 registered attendees, last year’s event included approximately 3,000 visitors in our exhibit hall. Most came from Southern Utah, Southern Nevada, and California, but there were a surprising number of attendees from all across the country and many from the Salt Lake area. This upcoming Expo is bound to be even more spectacular since the word has been spreading far and wide.

In the spacious exhibit hall, more than 60 vendors will be available, offering everything from books and software to awe-inspiring family trees and entire family history kits – all to get you sailin’ into your genealogy and away from those cranky ol’ pirates. Fantastic door prizes are being offered as an added bonus and as a fun incentive to check out the exhibit hall. Sponsored by My Ancestors Found and FamilySearch as the co-sponsor for this event. Other sponsors include Ancestry.com, WorldVitalRecords.com, Family Tree Magazine, Footnote.com, Generation Maps, DearMYRTLE.com and the Godfrey Memorial Library. Many more popular exhibitors will be there. Click here to see a full list. Attendees raved about the exhibit hall at the last conference, and were pleased with the variety of products, the friendly, helpful exhibitors, and the totally amazing door prizes.

It’s important to note that the VERY Early Bird Deadline is December 31, 2007. Tickets are only $50 for two great days! This will increase to $60 after the deadline, and will be $65 to purchase at the door. Folks who can only make it for one day pay only $35 for that day. Since no one wants to miss out on the best pricing available, it’s good to remind friends and family about the Early Bird pricing. Click here to sign up today and save.

Two Very, Very Special Events

My Ancestors and FamilySearch, sponsors of the event, are excited to announce the addition of two very important events that are sure to make the Expo even more of a hit. Mark your calendars for Friday night’s special banquet, “Come Away With Me”: Time Travel Set to Music and dinner with Jean Wilcox Hibben! A musical look at events that shaped America and the newly arrived immigrants. This presentation touches on some key moments in United States history that affected both the current residents and their future generations (us). Songs of Colonial times, the Civil War, Prohibition, Westward Migration, etc., along with songs about various phenomena that shaped the future for everyone, including the building of railroads, working in the mines, settling new areas, etc., create a musical picture of what our ancestors endured and enjoyed. A program suitable for all ages. Register today at www.myancestorsfound.com. Those interested will want to sign up quickly, as reservations for this event are limited.

Beau Sharbrough, the popular–ever ready–rolling ball of butcher knives, will be joining the festivities Friday as the Keynote Speaker at the Expo. Beau Sharbrough is the vice president of content at the history website, Footnote.com. He is a popular writer and lecturer on technical topics in genealogy. He is a former president of GENTECH, the founder of the FGS and GENTECH websites, and formerly worked on tree products at Ancestry.com. He lives in Orem UT. Don’t miss Beau’s entertaining and motivational presentation on how to avoid the common “Pirate’s of the Pedigree!” at this conference.

More Amazing Speakers

My Ancestor Found is delighted to announce great speakers at every class for this event: Kip Sperry, Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, Craig R. Scott, Arlene H. Eakle, DearMYRTLE, and Dale Bartlett are just a few of the magnificent speakers who will be teaching classes, along with many professionals from FamilySearch in SLC, and other expert genealogists known for their wealth and breadth of experience.

The Expo will be held at the state-of-the-art Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George, Utah. The Dixie Conference Center is a large attractive facility with ample free parking for everyone. The Hilton has recently opened right next door to the Dixie Center, and there are a number of other great hotels within close proximity, such as the Crystal Inn, Shuttle Lodge Inn, Fairfield Inn, Hilton Garden Inn, and the Holiday Inn, see our website for details. The Conference Center food concession will be open into the exhibit area for lunch. They’ll have a great selection and are prepared for a large and wonderful group of genealogists.

Sign Up Now for the Early Bird Special

Interested in finding out more about the Family History Expo? Simply visit www.myancestorsfound.com for more information as it becomes available. Remember, the Very Early Bird Special is only $50 for two terrific days, but that price is only good until December 31. For more information, call 801-829-3295. Or email: jamboree@myancestorsfound.com. Registrations may be mailed to My Ancestors Found, PO Box 187, Morgan, UT 84050.

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WorldVitalRecords.com Major Sponsor At 4th Annual St. George Family History Expo 2008

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

PROVO, UT, November 27, 2007— WorldVitalRecords.com announced today its major sponsorship of the 2008 St. George Utah Genealogy and Family Heritage Jamboree to be held on February 8-9, 2008.

“Being a sponsor of this event is an awesome opportunity and privilege because we have never had sponsors before,” said Kimberly Savage, VP of My Ancestors Found. “I have attended conferences for 20 years, and this is an excellent conference. Professionals who are on the cutting edge of learning will be attending, along with the leaders in the industry, such as WorldVitalRecords.com, Footnote, Ancestry, and FamilySearch.”

“This is the first time WorldVitalRecords.com has had a sponsorship on this level, and we are thrilled to be able to contribute and be a part of this great conference. After attending last year’s expo, I realized the importance of this conference and was really impressed with the attendees and their interest and knowledge of genealogy,” said David Lifferth, President, WorldVitalRecords.com. “We’re really excited for this sponsorship opportunity and look forward to disseminating greater knowledge in this field through our speakers, as well as the services we provide.”

“Pirates of the Pedigree” is the theme for the expo, which will be held at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George. The purpose of the expo is for individuals to find their family treasures, without allowing pirates to rob them of discovering the real stories and facts from their personal pedigrees.

“My Ancestors Found’s goal in putting on family history events is to educate, motivate and inspire the beginner to the advanced genealogist. We love to have fun and invite all to share the excitement of the Family History Expo,” said Savage.

The expo will feature 101 presentations from well-known genealogists and speakers from all over the U.S, such as Richard Black from Godfrey Memorial Library, Myrt from DearMYRTLE, Kip Sperry from Brigham Young University, David Lifferth from WorldVitalRecords.com/FamilyLink.com, Leland Meitzler from Everton, Bruce Buzbee from RootsMagic, Inc., Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak from Roots Television, and Beau Sharbrough from Footnote.com. A complete list of all the speakers and their topics is available at www.MyAncestorsFound.com.

“The Family History Expo is more than a local or regional conference, it is an international event, with speakers and vendors from all across the US, Canada, and England,” Savage said. “The lectures, variety of vendors in the exhibit hall, syllabus, and program booklet are superior to many events. Providing the syllabus on compact disc and also in a paper format is always appreciated by our attendees.”

My Ancestors Found and FamilySearch will host the Family History Expo in the St. George Dixie Convention Center. More than 50 vendors and exhibitions will also be featured, along with many prizes and drawings. WorldVitalRecords.com will have an exhibit at the expo and will also present several classes on innovative tools to connect families.

“In just a short amount of time since WorldVitalRecords.com has launched, we have exploded in popularity. The next logical step for WorldVitalRecords.com was to partner with My Ancestors Found on a level such as this to show people all that we have to offer. WorldVitalRecords.com will be teaching classes, providing demonstrations, sponsoring the conference, donating prizes and giveaways, and will also have a booth for individuals to come and see all that we have to offer,” said Amy Rhoads, Director, Community Building, WorldVitalRecords.com. “WorldVitalRecords.com is using technology in ways that no other genealogy company has before. Utilizing technology in this way allows WorldVitalRecords.com to offer its services at such affordable prices, coupled with offer features and benefits for individuals take their genealogy research to the next level.”

Last year’s expo in St. George brought in over three thousand attendees. My Ancestors Found predicts that this expo may be one of the largest genealogy conferences of the year in North America.

“There’s something for everybody at this expo, no matter what their level,” Savage said. “Family history is an important link to the past. Genealogy isn’t just names and dates, its stories. It’s great to know who you are and where you came from.”

xxx

Media Contact
Whitney Ransom
Corporate Communications Director
World Vital Records, Inc.
http://www.worldvitalrecords.com
whitney@worldvitalrecords.com

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