The latest Federation Really Useful Bulletin is available to download from the Members Document area - see under Library on the left hand side menu
Ancestry have updated their terms and conditions and privacy policy.- as of 17thJanuary 2024
It appears that they will soon be allowing DNA uploads from other testing services.
The Terms and Conditions now expressly prohibit “allowing unauthorized third parties to access Services using your credentials” — meaning no sharing of log-in information
See full terms and conditions 👉https://www.ancestry.com/c/legal/termsandconditions
Also see The Legal Genealogist post 👉https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2024/01/18/another-ancestry-tos-update/
A statement from the Briitsh Library yesterday [15th Jan 2024] reads
Today we’ve released a searchable online version of our main catalogue, which contains records of the majority of our printed collections as well as some freely available online resources. We have also expanded the range of items that can be accessed in our Reading Rooms at St Pancras, including the majority of our special collections. Advance online ordering is not currently available so you will need to come onsite to order the items you need via a manual process in the Reading Rooms. If you need to confirm the availability of a particular item in advance of your visit you can email our Reference Services team. To find out more about searching for and ordering collection items at the moment, please visit our website 👉 bl.uk/research
Lets start the new year by ensuring all the FHSC communications are reaching your inbox.
I have noted a large number of newsletters that arent getting through to our members.
There are a number of reasons this happens and here are the steps to sort them out:
- ensure you have a valid email address configured on your profile by clicking on the large Profile button followed by the My Profile link. Check your details and update where necessary (NB If you cant login then contact )
- follow the guidance at Missing Newsletters FAQ
- follow the guidance at Missing Emails
The pilot who diverted his WW2 plane away from Nantwich before crashing into a field, is to be honoured with the Freedom of Nantwich. Sunday January 14 2024 will mark the 80th anniversary of Lieutenant Arthur Lesley Brown’s act of bravery. Read all about him in this blog by FHSC member Paul Chiddicks on his website Chiddicks Family Tree 👉https://chiddicksfamilytree.com/2023/09/17/the-pilots-grave/
Former Browns of Chester employees and shoppers are being encouraged to take part in a unique project to record their experiences of the famous store.
Link to find out more 👉https://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/news/more-than-a-shop.-share-your-browns-of-chester-story
The online petition to save original wills from being destroyed is now live
The link below gives full details, please consider signing it
The Internet Archive is an Aladdin's Cave at the best of times but recently been made even better - Peter Christian's seminal book, The Genealogists Internet is now free to download on the site. You're welcome and enjoy
Happy New Year - my usual list of free online events are below. Details and registration instructions can be found by clicking on the link below each talk listing