Friday Finds 9 Dec 2016

Blogs/Articles

• “Ancestry and FTM – Are You Ready for 31 December?” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree – a good reminder!
• “Before You Gift” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – something to keep in mind before giving DNA kits to family!
• “Genealogy Changed Dramatically in 2016. I Can Prove It.” by Kerry Scott on her blog Clue Wagon – Besides that she’s just a great and funny writer, she makes great points about the new people coming into genealogy!
• “New Family Tree DNA Holiday Coupons – And Why Test Y DNA” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNA eXplained
• “Freedmen’s Index: An Amazing Feat” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist
• “Diverse Communities: Finding Irish Immigrant Origins” by Laura Murphy DeGrazia, CG, FGBS on the SpringBoard blog by BCG
• “Genealogy Bargains for Friday 9 December 2016” on Geneabloggers

Media/Education

• “World War II Research Guide” on Ancestry’s blog and posted by Jennifer Holik
• “2017 Legacy Family Tree Webinar Series Announced” on Geneabloggers – see the webinar series for 2017 and what’s coming next!!

New and Updated Resources

• Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated resource lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
• “Family Associations” by Anne Meringolo on the Vita Brevis website from AmericanAncestors.org – Do you know if your family name has it’s own association newsletter or publication?
• FindMyPast’s Friday Records:
  • British Newspapers
  • Worcestershire Probate Index 1660-1858
  • Buckinghamshire Marriages
  • New Zealand Officiating Ministers 1882
  • New Zealand Waikaraka Cemetery Memorial 1902-1940
  • New Zealand Civil Service Examinations 1906-1907