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Getting the Scoop on Your Ancestors from Old Newspapers

Moshe Etlis
Mar 12, 2024
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About this webinar

Newspapers are treasure troves of historical and genealogical information. Moshe Etlis, Senior Product Manager at MyHeritage, will show you how MyHeritage’s technology has made it easier than ever to discover fascinating information and stories about your ancestors in old newspapers.

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About the speakers

Moshe Etlis
Moshe Etlis is a Senior Product Manager at MyHeritage. He is responsible for MyHeritage’s historical records search engine, search experience and publication of historical record collections. He comes from an aerospace and biomedical engineering b
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    Arthur A Fumarolo
    8 months ago

    Nice overview of this new product. Good instructions for easily using the search aspects.

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    Deb Buxton
    8 months ago

    Good demo.

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    Theresa Marquess
    8 months ago

    I am eager to try this new feature on My Heritage!!!

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    Eddy Gelmers
    8 months ago

    Great stuff! Thank you.

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    Paula Davis
    8 months ago

    Outstanding content! OldNews will be a great resource!

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    Lynn Locher
    8 months ago

    Would like to know if we can convert current My Heritage subscription and Legacy subscription to the new Omni subscription?

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    Sandy Murray
    8 months ago

    Very nice overview and practical demos. Good examples

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    Gary Gratrix
    8 months ago

    This OldNews.com site will be full of information. Will be checking with MyHeritage for new subscription rate.

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