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Friday Finds 23 Feb 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 23 February 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“Unexpected Discoveries Through DNA Testing” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
“That Was THEN, This is Now” on Dear Myrtle, Your Friend in Genealogy
“Wherefrom Pinellas” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – Also see:
- “Florida in the Laws“
- “Looking for Land in the Sunshine State“
“What to do About Persi” by Larry Naukam on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Citations” by Alicia Crane Williams on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org
“Quick Tip – NGSQ Case Study Now Available Online” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy – yay!
“Review: DNA Discovery Plan from Legacy Tree Genealogists” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
- “Genealogy Bargains for Friday, February 23, 2018“
“The Fallacy of Writing Your Family History” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog

Education and Media

“RootsFinder Delivers Powerful New Tools to Genealogists for FREE” by Randy Seaver on his blog Genea-Musings – See also:
- “Getting Started with RootsFinder – Part 1: Program Menu Items“
- “Getting Started with RootsFinder – Part 2: Family Tree Profiles“
“Episode 225 – Got a Witch in your Background? Here’s How to Research Her (or Him!) / The Archive Lady Returns with More Amazing Finds and Tips for Your Visit” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes Podcast

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver from Genea-Musings has the new and updated records list for FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com.
FindMyPast Friday’s list their new and updated records, including:
- Greater London Marriage Index
- England, Mining Disaster Victims
- Derbyshire Parish Records
- Irish Newspapers
From Dick Eastman’s Newsletter:

Friday Finds 2 Feb 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 2 February 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“Quick Tip – Download Population Registers from the 1900s While You Can” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog – this is referring to records in the Netherlands
“MyHeritage Rolls Out Chromosome Browser and Other Features” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
From Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist:
- “Another Look at DNA: Life After Death” – for those who wonder about getting a DNA test after someone has passed on
- “Term of the Day: Assignee and More“
“A Photographic Puzzle” by Sharon Inglis on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org
“Guest Article: ‘Going Beyond Ethnicity Estimates in DNA Testing,’ by Paul Woodbury (Legacy Tree Genealogists)” on Randy Seaver’s blog Genea-Musings
From Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains:
- “FREE ACCESS at FindMyPast to Birth, Marriage, Death, and Census Records This Week“
- “Genealogy Bargains for Friday, February 2, 2018” – DNA Sales!
“Genealogical Uncertainty” by Don Stone on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org
“Five Things You Need to Know About DNA Testing for Genealogy” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog

Media and Education

“Episode 222 – DNA: The Need for Testing Cousins / New Genie TV Show on the Way” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes
“The Genealogy Guys Podcast #338 – 2018 January 28” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated records for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org!
“Finding That Law” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist 0 she goes over how and where to find federal statutes
FindMyPast’s Friday has their new and updated records, including:
- Suffragette Collection (FREE to search for a limited time!)
- Durham Diocese Bishop’s Transcripts 1639-1919
- Durham Diocese, Calendar of Marriage Bonds & Allegations 1594-1815
- United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians 1861-1866
- United States, Union Provost Marshal Files, 1861-1866
- United States, Records of Confederate Prisoners of War, 1861-1865
- PERiodical Source Index
From Dick Eastman’s Blog:
- “New Historical Records Added to MyHeritage.com in January 2018“
- “First Database of Burial Grounds in England and Wales to be Created“

Friday Finds 19 Jan 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 19 January 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“For the record…” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – about chain migration – Also see:
- “Big Steps Forward at MyHeritageDNA“
- “Short Forms Redux” – a great one to save! Lots of explanation on abbreviations
“Back to the Basics with Probate Records – Part 2” by Diana Elder on her blog The Family Locket
“Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family” by Melissa Barker on The In-Depth Genealogist
“My Path to Certification – Issue No. 8” by Deborah Sweeney on her blog The Genealogy Lady – I love following her certification process!
“Quick Tip – Study the Siblings if You’re Stuck” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy – this is an incredibly helpful tip!
“Haitian Ancestors” by Christopher C. Child on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org
“Researching and Visiting Ireland” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained – I am in love with Ireland and have loved following her adventures!
“Why are Coins Left on Veterans Headstones?” by Cindy Freed on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Save 40% on MyHeritage DNA – Just $59 USD” on Genealogy Bargains – Also See:
- “Genealogy Bargains for Friday, January 19, 2018“
“How to Find Your Ancestor’s Civil War Unit” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog
“ArkivDigital Will be Free This Weekend” on Dick Eastman’s blog

Media and Education

“NOW AVAILABLE! Getting Started with DNA and Genealogy Digital Download” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
- “Using Y-DNA, Mitochondrial DNA, and X-DNA for Genealogy Research Boot Camp – Saturday, February 10, 2018“
“Episode 220 – The New Year in the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society / The Legal Genealogist Anticipates 2018 in DNA and Records” by Ryan Bennett on the Extreme Genes Podcast
“The Genealogy Guys Podcast #337 – 2018 January 15” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
“Jennifer Holik Releases 4 New World War II Quick Guides” by Terri O’Connell on The In-Depth Genealogist

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
“African-American Genealogy Resources” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree
FindMyPast Friday’s Newest and Updated Records include:
- Jersey Baptism 1540-1915
- Jersey Marriages 1542-1940
- Jersey Burials 1541-1940
- Connecticut, Stonington Cemetery Records
- New Jersey Birth Index 1901-1903 (image browse)
- England, Greater Manchester Baptisms 1571-1910
“TheGenealogist Adds Warwickshire Parish Records with Images” on Dick Eastman’s blog

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“