FamilySearch
"FamilySearch has been working hard to upgrade our website to accommodate the ongoing growth of new features, such as hinting in the Family Tree. As a part of this process, FamilySearch.org will undergo a technical upgrade on Monday, June 27, starting at 12:00 a.m. MDT (6:00 a.m. UTC). The site may be unavailable for up to 24 hours as we test the system improvements."
Biden Speaks About Irish-American Connections:
Ancestry
"The Vice President spent the fourth day of his trip in Dublin, addressing the people of Ireland. That begin with remarks to the graduating Class of 2016 in the Trinity College Public Theatre before touring the Trinity College Library with his family. "
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8 Free Surname Databases for Discovering Your Ancestors:
Crestleaf
"One of your primary focuses as a genealogist or family historian should undoubtedly be searching for surnames. Concentrating on surname searches is one of the most important ways of connecting our ancestral dots in order to identify relatives."
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Grandma’s Pie: A Fun Visual App from BYU:
FamilySearch
"After much encouragement, my husband, an extremely visual learner, recently used the Grandma’s Pie app and learned that he has ancestry from Estonia. Grandma’s Pie was developed in BYU’s Family History Technology Lab and is free with a FamilySearch account. Users can access the app through a FamilySearch account."
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How To Setup A FamilySearch Account:
FamilySearch
"FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Having a FamilySearch Account gives you access to Family Tree, Memories, and billions of searchable records." On yes, it's FREE!
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What’s New in Windows 10’s First Big Update:
How-to-Geek
"The first big update to Windows 10 fixes a lot of problems with Windows 10. Microsoft is streamlining activation, restoring colored window title bars, integrating Skype, and improving the Edge browser. But they’ve also added advertisements to the Start menu."
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This Day In History: June 27
1833: Prudence Crandall, a white woman, is arrested for conducting an academy for black women in Canterbury, Conn.
1918: Two German pilots are saved by parachutes for the first time.
1924: Democrats offer Mrs. Leroy Springs the vice presidential nomination, the first woman considered for the job.
1880 Birthday: Helen Keller, American educator.
State Timelines:
Even though it is hard to tell what made people move or disappear, these are just a few possibilities.
Illinois:
1682: Kalkaska settled
1720: French Canadians began to settle in the region
1757: Fort Massac constructed at the mouth of the Tennessee River.
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