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May 2026

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Breya

5/18/20261 min read

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Genealogy News

Major Record Releases & Discoveries

  • FamilySearch Updates: FamilySearch added 256 million new global records, including roughly 7 million crucial U.S. entries for vital, cemetery, military, and immigration histories.

  • Native American History: New genomic studies were published mapping the ancestral heritage of Native Americans, Phys.org showcasing how Indigenous communities collaborated to expose lost migrations and reveal archaic hominid DNA.

Military & Indigenous Research Updates

  • Patriots of Color: American Ancestors opened a new exhibition in Boston spotlighting the overlooked contributions of Native, Black, and multiracial patriots in the Revolutionary War.

  • Letters & Census Data: Archivists from the National Archives (NARA) released guides to navigating the Letters Received by the Office of Indian Affairs (1881-1907) and the Indian Census Rolls National Archives.

Upcoming Events & Conferences

  • NGS Conference: The National Genealogical Society (NGS) is hosting its Family History Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 27–30, 2026). It will feature extensive focus tracks for both military records and Native American research FamilySearch.