Professional Genealogist AGRA APG/ House Historian/ Presenter/ Blogger, International Speaker, Currently writing a children’s fantasy novel.
Joined February 2010
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Sharn White retweeted
May 14
RootsTech 2027 Call for Presentations is officially OPEN!
We're looking for speakers - people with specialized skills, experiences, insights, and genealogy know-how that can help others discover their family story.
Apply to be a RootsTech 2027 presenter - in person or online - and be part of the world's premier family history event.
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Sharn White retweeted
May 6
Please vote for my talents cousin Therese in the People’s Artist Competition. She deserves it.
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Sharn White retweeted
May 7
Heritage Travel Hacks for a Meaningful Family History Vacation x.com/i/broadcasts/1oKMvRjVn…
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 19
A Toboggan Ride Through Canadian Records x.com/i/broadcasts/1qGvvkmQP…
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 10
How many historical records did MyHeritage add last year?
So many that Myko Clelland sang the list of countries during his #RootsTech keynote. 🎤
Start discovering your family story:
myheritage.com
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Mar 11
I am enjoying catching up on what I missed during #RootsTech
Mar 10
Couldn’t catch everything during the RootsTech by FamilySearch event? No worries! Keynotes, classes, and cultural celebrations are available year-round online! Just click the link in the reply.
#RootsTech #FamilySearch #familyhistory
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Mar 11
My top moments were the Gardner Brothers and all things AI. Also all the new genealogy and technology launches! I just loved it all to be honest. #RootsTech
Mar 10
🎉That’s a wrap on RootsTech 2026! And the learning continues—sessions are available to watch all year long.
We’re so grateful that you were part of this unforgettable celebration.
What was your top moment from this year’s event? ♥️
Watch sessions anytime:
familysearch.org/en/rootstec…
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Mar 9
SAVE THE DATE for RootsTech 2027.
Mar 9
THANK YOU to our incredible RootsTech attendees and everyone who joined us at RootsTech 2026—you made this celebration truly special. We’re already counting down the days until we can do it again! 💙
Mark your calendars for RootsTech 2027, March 4–6. 🤗
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 8
Odette Hallowes went from housewife to SOE agent. Captured and tortured by the Gestapo, she refused to give up a single name. Twice sentenced to death, she survived Ravensbrück and later helped bring her captors to trial. She was the first woman to be awarded the George Cross.
ALT A person in a military uniform is shown in a black and white portrait. The uniform has a star insignia and several medals.
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 8
New records. New discoveries.
190 million historical records were added to MyHeritage in February across 18 collections.
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Mar 9
I’ll be watching everything I missed during #RootsTech and some things for a second time!
Mar 8
Just because RootsTech 2026 is wrapping up doesn’t mean your discovery journey has to! Keep the learning alive using the RootsTech on-demand library—open year-round and 100% free. 💻
Choose from thousands of classes: familysearch.org/en/rootstec…
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Mar 8
This is a really comprehensive explanation of how Full-Text Search works on @FamilySearch … some excellent tips on successful searches!
Mar 7
Your next groundbreaking discovery could be one keyword search away. 🔍
Full-Text Search, an exciting new feature from FamilySearch, lets you dig deeper into nearly 2 billion unindexed records, revealing details standard searches might miss.
Try it out: familysearch.org/en/search/f…
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 7
The stories we know about our families shape how we see ourselves. Studies show that people who know their family’s stories often develop a stronger sense of belonging and resilience.
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Mar 7
Don’t miss this exciting news form @MyHeritage - you won’t want to miss meeting GAIA - your Genealogy AI assistant
Mar 7
In 1 hour at #RootsTech: Record-Breaking Records.
Tuning in from home? Watch sessions here: brnw.ch/21x0xVn
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Mar 7
So much exciting news from @MyHeritage Don’t Myko Clelland’s presentation about everything new at MyHeritage at #RootsTech2026
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 7
Could it be time to launch your career as an NFL quarterback? Use the FamilySearch Family Tree to discover whether you’re Hall of Famer Steve Young’s cousin, fifth cousin, or fifteenth cousin twice removed. 🏈
Huddle up here: familysearch.org/en/connect/…
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 7
If you haven't already, it's time to try Relatives at RootsTech to discover how you might be related to other attendees from around the world. You never know what connections you might find!
Visit the link in the reply to give it a try!
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 7
AI is a hot topic in family history today—but how do you know where to get started? 🤔
Steve Little’s course provided practical steps for confidently using AI in your genealogical work.
Access this class (and thousands more!) in our on-demand library: familysearch.org/en/rootstec…
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Sharn White retweeted
Mar 7
As day three at RootsTech begins, let’s reflect on what made day two special: joy. ☀️
From cheerful moments of connection to a tremendously powerful and hopeful message from Tara Roberts—you all came together to share your light. Join us for the final day of celebration!
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