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Friday Finds 4 May 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 4 May 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“The Bull in the DNA China Shop” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – there’s a lot more floating around in the genea-web-sphere on this as well!
“What’s New? The Virtual Genealogical Society” on Dear Myrtle – I’ve joined! Have you?
“Quick Tip – Don’t Confuse Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy
“Sale: Going In-Depth for $20!” on the In-Depth Genealogist
“Great News – It’s Time for the Mother’s Day DNA Sale!” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained – Also see:
- “The Science Behind the Golden State Killer – Insitome Podcast“
From Genealogy Bargains:
- “Big Sale! Save 50% on FindMyPast!” Ends May 8th!
- “Genealogy Bargains for Friday May 4, 2018“
“5 Things to Ask About Genealogy Information” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog
“5 Steps to Preserving Newspaper Clippings” by Melissa Barker on The In-Depth Genealogist
“The Archive Lady: Preserving Old Autograph Books” by Melissa Barker on Abundant Genealogy

Media and Education

“New Book Released About Research Near Grand Rapids” by Jennifer Alford on The In-Depth Genealogist
“REGISTER for May 2018 DearMyrtle Events” by Ol Myrt on Dear Myrtle
“7 Reasons to Register for Research: House and Farm Histories” by Sandy Fackler on the blog for The National Institute for Genealogical Studies
“Genealogy Connection #042 – Brooke Schreier Ganz, Founder and President of Reclaim the Records” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
“NGS Announces Two New Online Courses: African American Roots: A Historical Perspective and Federal Land Records” on Dick Eastman’s Newsletter – Also see:
- “Watch a Special Webinar with MyHeritage’s Founder and CEO“
“‘THE Genealogy Show’ to Debut in June 2019 in Birmingham” On Randy Seaver’s Genea-Musings

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated records list for MyHeritage, Ancestry.com, and FamilySearch.org
From Dick Eastman’s Newsletter:
- “The Genealogist Releases Over a Million Parish Records“
- “Researchers Building Database of African American Civil War Soldiers, Detailing Their Lives Both Before and After the War“
FindMyPast’s Friday’s blog post has new and updated records including:
- England & Wales, Roman Catholic Records
- Staffordshire Registers & Records
- Lancashire Registers & Records
- Shropshire Registers & Records
- Queensland, Justice of the Peace 1857-1957
- Queensland, Register of Land Sold 1842-1859

Friday Finds 27 April 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 27 April 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“Consumed by Consumption” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – Also see:
- “And About Those DPs…” – this covers those Descriptive Pamphlet’s for NARA
- “New ProGen PPS Book Released“
“Best DNA Day Sale Prices” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained – Also see:
- “Family Tree DNA’s Y-500 is Free for Big Y Customers“
“DNA Tester Beware! Watch Out for These DNA Testing Scams and Sales Tactics” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
- “DNA Testing: Balancing Value and Privacy” on Abundant Genealogy
From Genealogy Bargains:
“Five Places to Find Dutch Trees” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy
“Understanding Genealogy Sources” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog

Media and Education

“The Genealogy Guys #342” on The Genealogy Guys Podcast
“A Few of Our Favorite Websites” on the National Institute for Genealogical Studies blog
“Explore the OurFamTree.org/Records/ Website” on Randy Seaver’s website, Genea-Musings

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated records for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
“Intriguing Old Hospital and Aslym Records Can Be Research Online for Free” by Janet Meydam on The Family History Daily
“Introducing Australian Trade Union Archives” by Shauna Hicks on The In-Depth Genealogist
“South Carolina Genealogy Resources” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree
“Nebraska Public Documents” by Judy G. Russell on her blog, The Legal Genealogist
FindMyPast’s Fridays has their new and updated records including:
- Scots-Irish in North America Histories
- Surrey Baptisms
- Yorkshire Burials
- PERiodical Source Index
- Irish Newspapers

Friday Finds 5 Jan 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 5 January 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“Ancestry New Year’s Offer – Save up to 50% on Subscriptions” – on Genealogy Bargains – good until January 7th
“TGG’s Top Posts in 2017” by Blaine Bettinger on his blog The Genetic Genealogist
“2017 – The Year of DNA” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
“Refocus Your Genealogy for 2018: 10 Steps with Templates” by Lynn Palermo on her blog The Armchair Genealogist
“The Pros Share Their #Genealogy Goals for 2018” by Jasmine Vasquez on Ancestry’s Blog
“New Light in the Show Me State” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist
“NEHGS Offers FREE Access to All Databases on AmericanAncestors.org from January 3-10” on Randy Seaver’s blog Genea-Musings
“How Hashtags Can Help Your Genealogy” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog
“Genealogy Bargains for Friday, January 5, 2018” on Genealogy Bargains
“Dutch Genealogy News for December 2017” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy
“Genealogy Software Users Choice Awards for 2017 Announced by GenSoftReviews” on Dick Eastman’s Newsletter

Media and Education

“Free Family History Library Classes and Webinars for January 2018” On Genealogy Bargains
“Getting Started with DNA and Genealogy Boot Camp – Saturday , January 13, 2018” on Genealogy Bargains
“2018 Legacy Family Tree Webinar Series Announced – Over 106 FREE Classes” on Genealogy Bargains
“Episode 109 Classic Rewind – CeCe Moore, Two Women Discover Ancestors, and Fates, Switched at Birth in 1913” by Ryan Bennett on his blog Extreme Genes
“FREE Genealogy Research Checklist from Abundant Genealogy” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains
Upcoming Webinars from the BCG have been posted on the Legacy Family Tree Webinars website!
“Archives Skill Building Boot Camp – Saturday, January 20, 2018” on Genealogy Bargains
“Speaking Institutionally” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – if you’ve been curious about these week long institutes for genealogy, Judy has a great rundown of what’s out there!

New and Added Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated resources for FamilySearch.org
FindMyPast Friday’s has their new and updated records including:
- Middlesex, Brompton Cemetery Records
- England, Cheshire School Records, 1782-1950
- British Army, British Red Cross Society Volunteers 1914-1918
- Mississippi, Tippah County Records 1836-1932 (image browse)
- Ireland Military Pensions and Medals 1916-1922
- Greater London Burial Index
From Dick Eastman’s blog:
- “Vintage Photographs and Letters, and Other Documents from Rockford, Illinois are now Available Online“
- “19th Century Editions of the Church of Ireland Gazette have been Added to the Online Church of Ireland Gazette“

Friday Finds 22 Dec 2017

By Nichelle Barra

On 22 December 2017

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“When DNA isn’t Everything” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – Also see:
- “Scholarship Deadlines Looming“
- “Last Question, Best Question“
“Understanding Machine Learning: XGBoost” by Tyler Folkman on Ancestry’s blog
“Punching a Peephole in My Brick Wall – and Discounts to Help You Do the Same” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
“Comparing My DNA Results to My Dad’s” by Marian Pierre-Louis on her blog Marian’s Roots & Rambles
“Historical Records of an American Santa Claus” by Randy Seaver on his blog Genea-Musings – Also see:
- “Christmas Names in the Ancestry.com Records“
“Getting More From Newspaper Research” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog
“Genealogy Bargains for Friday December 22, 2017” on Genealogy Bargains
“Abbot-Downing’s Concord Coaches” by Dick Eastman on his blog – Also see:
- “Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Speak at RootsTech on March 3, 2018“

Media and Education

“Episode 218 – Genie Seeks Grandfather Through DNA, Discovers Brother’s Unknown Son” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes Podcast
“Genealogy Connection #034 – Henrietta Martinez Christmas, New Mexican Researcher, Writer, and Speaker” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
“Introducing the Ryerson Index” by Shauna Hicks on The In-Depth Genealogist
FindMyPast Friday’s has their new and updated records, including:
- England, Greater Manchester Burials 1570-1990
- England, Greater Manchester Marriages 1570-1936
- Britain, Histories & References Guides
- Northamptonshire Memorial Inscriptions
- England Billion Graves Cemetery Index
- PERiodical Source Index
From Dick Eastman’s blog:
- “Buffalo NY Death Index 1852-1944 is Now Online“
- “TheGenealogist Adds Over 1.9 Million Individuals to their Sussex Parish Record Collection“