EOGN's Announcements

MyFamily.com, Inc. Acquires Encounter Technologies

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 27 -- Today MyFamily.com, Inc., the leading network for connecting families on the Web, announces the acquisition of Encounter Technologies as company moves to expand the MyFamily web service.

Origins Network adds 1841 Middlesex and Northants

The following is an announcement from Origins Network:

Origins Network News - April 2006. Middlesex and Northants now available on 1841 England and Wales Census www.britishorigins.com

New Wholly Genes Web Site

Wholly Genes Software has announced its new, redesigned, and greatly expanded company web site. The facelift coincides with the addition of thousands of new products. The new site also sports a new, easier navigation system and a variety of new features. The site remains at the same address: http://www.whollygenes.com

Luce/Luse Surname DNA Project

The Luce/Luse Surname DNA Project is collecting & studying DNA data on Luce, Luse, and other variant spellings, so that we can discover additional genetic ancestry. Most of the persons of this surname group, tracing back to the 17th century in America, find they are descended from HENRY LUCE and wife REMEMBER LITCHFIELD of Martha's Vineyard, Mass. http://www.familytreedna.com/public/luce/lusesurnamednaproject. Please contact Group Administrator for further details at tomluce@fuse.net.

Everton's Genealogical Helper announces Managerial Changes

The following will be the Publishers column in the May/June issue of Genealogical Helper:

Dear Family History Researcher:

I have both sad news…and very exciting news!

The sad news is that Holly Hansen is leaving as Editor-in-Chief of the Genealogical Helper, and we wish her only the best as she devotes her considerable energy to further developing her own company, My Ancestors Found, while hopefully having a bit more time to spend with her family.

Maine Genealogical Society’s 30th Anniversary Conference

The following is an announcement from the Maine Genealogical Society:

Maine Genealogical Society (MGS) announces that their 30th Anniversary Conference will be held at Verrillo’s Convention Center in Portland, Maine, on Saturday, October 14, 2006.

Vital Records Access Panel Discussion Teleconference Feed

The following is an announcement from the Massachusetts Genealogical Council:

The Massachusetts Genealogical Council (MGC) Annual Meeting and Seminar includes an important panel discussion about vital records access issues on Saturday April 22, 2006 11:15am-12:15pm EST. Those unable to attend in person may listen live through a telephone conference call bridge service or request an MP3 recording.

Ontario Genealogical Society receives grant from Ontario government

The following is an announcement from the Ontario Genealogical Society:

The OGS Board is pleased to announce that the Ontario Genealogical Society has received a $185 000, two-year grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture, receives annually $100 million of government funding generated through Ontario's charity casino initiative.

Opening the Ozarks 1835-1839: First Families in Southwest Missouri

The following is an announcement from the American Society of Genealogists:

The American Society of Genealogists announces the publication of by Marsha Hoffman Rising, CG, FASG. After seventeen years of researching the first 1000 pioneers to buy federal land from the Springfield, Missouri land office, Ms. Rising found the out-of-state origins of 854 of these men and women and wrote personal accounts for each.

Neumont University offers free PhpGedView

The following is an announcement from Neumont University:

SALT LAKE CITY, April 17 -- Neumont University today announced the development of PhpGedView (PGV), an Internet-based genealogy program through the collaboration of students and instructor, John Finlay. Anyone can use the technology for free to setup a genealogy website, edit data online and collaborate with relatives working on the same family research. Integrated into school curriculum, the PGV development is illustrative of the ongoing integration of Neumont's project-based learning in its accelerated Bachelors degree program.