VGS Latest News & Tips: 23 Apr 2015

Today: April 23, 2015

New to Genealogy SIG Meeting

2:00 PM in the Gladiola Room at the Allamanda Recreation Center.

America's Great Indian Nations - Full Documentary

Questar Video: 54 minutes
This documentary profiles six of the major Native American tribes that were defeated and subdued as part of the settling of the United States.
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You Had Your DNA Tested, Now What?

The Research Journal
What is Genetic Genealogy? Genealogy is simply the study of one's family tree or ancestry. Genetic genealogy uses DNA testing to determine the genetic relationship between individuals.
Free guide "Beginners Guide to Genetic Genealogy." 16 lessons included in this guide.
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Search: Service Files of the First World War, 1914-1918:

Library and Archives Canada
Additional files have been added to this collection.
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Confucius' family tree sets record for world's largest:

Focus Taiwan
"The Confucius genealogical line has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest family tree in history, containing the names of more than 2 million descendants, according to the latest edition of the Confucius genealogy book published in 2009."
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This Day In History:

1985: Coca-Cola changes its formula and releases New Coke. The responses overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than 3 months.
1927: Turkey becomes the 1st country to celebrate Children's Day as a national holiday.
1635: The 1st public school in the United States, Boston Latin School, is founded in Boston, Massachusetts.