Issue 7.15
Tim Sullivan, the CEO of FamilySearch, recently sent an email to 2.7 million of his subscribers. He said: “You had an incredible year in 2014, showing more commitment and passion than ever for discovering your family story.
Here at Ancestry. We worked hard this part year to make our service even more useful, rewarding, and fun for you. Last year, we launched more than 2 billion new global records, helping fuel discoveries in over 67 countries. Nearly half a million people took an AncestryDNA test to learn about their unique ethnic mix and to connect to hundred, or even thousands of newfound genetic cousins. And more people than ever enjoyed the convenience of discovering and sharing their stories on the go with the Ancestry mobile app.
Good News: 2015 promises to be one of the most exciting in our own family history. In the coming months, we’ll be introducing features that let you tell richer, more personal life stories about your ancestors, adding historical context around the times and events that shaped their lives. You’ll also see a new way to engage with other Ancestry members around a shared ancestor, helping you make new discoveries and collaborate like never before. I you’ve taken a DNA test, you’ll experience some new types of discoveries made possible by groundbreaking DNA science and research teams. And everyone who visits Ancestry will find a simplified, easier-to-use site that puts important information front and center to make family stories the focus.
Most importantly, we will continue to add to the world’s largest online collection of family history records and content. Look for exciting additions like 170 million searchable images of probate records and wills that might reveal your ancestor’s dying wishes, all vital records from Virginia since 1900, substantial releases from Germany, and a milestone collection of almost 80 million Mexico Civil Birth, Marriage and Death records spanning from 1860 to modern day.”
Complimentary Ancestry.com memberships and access to these records is available to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, see https://familysearch.org/partneraccess. Anyone can visit FamilySearch Centers and use Ancestry.com there free.
For more information, contact Shanna Jones (435) 628-4900 shannasjones@msn.com