Don’t Forget: IGRS AGM Coming Up
27 Apr 2026
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AGM Saturday 16th May 2026This is a Zoom event for which you must book your place. It will be followed by the online lecture:“Pre-1800 Sources
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Ancestry Launched Document Transcription Feature
Here’s some News I missed from the start of the month. Ancestry have beta-released an online transcription feature for you to try out on your own documents. If you’ve ever struggled to read someone’s handwriting, this feature could prove invaluable.
As the global leader in handwriting recognition technology, Ancestry announces the Beta launch of its new document transcription feature. This innovative tool can empower Ancestry members to easily read and preserve handwritten documents like journal entries and letters from the past. By transcribing these family treasures, you then help save these stories for future generations.
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Don’t Forget: IGRS AGM Coming Up
AGM Saturday 16th May 2026This is a Zoom event for which you must book your place. It will be followed by the online lecture:“Pre-1800 Sources
MelHowes
27 Apr 2026
Book Launch – Countess of Clanricard
The launch of Dr Bernadette Cunningham’s new book, English Countess, Irish Earl: The Social World of Frances, Countess of Clanricard, 1567–1632. The book will be officially launched at 6:00pm
MelHowes
24 Apr 2026
1926 Census At Last!
The census was released exactly on schedule at midnight on the 18th April. You can access it here. I’m sure you’ve been tuned into all
MelHowes
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April Record Collection Updates
FamilySearch Roots Ireland Nothing new this month. Find My Past Ancestry New collections: Updated: See: Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry Virtual Record Treasury of
MelHowes
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