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Friday Finds 16 Feb 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 16 February 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“DNA Love and Your ‘Big 8’ – Plus Valentine’s Day Sales!” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
“Advice Association of Municipalities: Take Family Cards Offline” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy – do you have ancestors from the Netherlands? Read this to see how availability is going to change SOON!
“Five Genealogy Goals for the Family Archivist” by Denise May Levenick on Ancestry’s Blog
“The Full Story of the Irish Censuses” by Jenny Joyce on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Informed Consent Agreement and Beneficiary Agreement” by Blaine Bettinger on his blog The Genetic Genealogist – a must read for those asking relatives/friends for DNA tests!
“Genealogy Bargains for Friday, February 16, 2018” on Genealogy Bargains
From Dick Eastman’s Newsletter:
- “You Never Know What You Will Find on eBay!“
- “A Digital Project is Underway to Recreate Ireland’s Public Record Office Destroyed by Fire in 1922“

Media and Education

“Now Available! Using Y-DNA, Mitochondrial DNA, and X-DNA for Genealogy Research Digital Download” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
- “Interpreting Your AncestryDNA Results Boot Camp – Saturday March 10, 2018“
“Episode 224 – CeCe Moore Talks DNA & ‘Finding Your Roots’” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes podcast
“Genealogy Connection #038 – Eric Wells, Education Coordinator for The NextGen Genealogy Network” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
“Popular RootsTech 2018 Announces Free Online Broadcast Schedule” by Lynn Palermo on her blog The Armchair Genealogist
“Free How-To Irish Genealogy Video – Limited Time!” by Lynn Palermo on her blog The Armchair Genealogist – video access ends on Sunday!

New and Updated Resources

“Ohio Genealogy Resources” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree
Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new updated records for FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com
FindMyPast Friday’s New and Updated Records includes:
- Connecticut, Town of Sharon Cemetery Indexes
- Norfolk, Electorial Registers 1832-1915 Image Browse
- Aberdeenshire, Banffshire & Kincardineshire Monumental Inscriptions
- Yorkshire Parish Records
- Nottinghamshire Burial Records
“Over 650,000 Criminal Records Added to TheGenealogist” on Dick Eastman’s Newsletter

Friday Finds for 9 Feb 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 9 February 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

DNA Sales!!! Check out these posted on Genealogy Bargains:
- “MyHeritage DNA Valentine’s Day Sale – Just $59” Sale valid through Feb 14th
- “AncestryDNA Winter Sale – Pay Just $69 USD!” Sale valid through Feb 25th
- “Valentine’s Day DNA Price Wars – Save BIG This Week!” Includes 23andMe and FamilyTreeDNA!
“Genealogy Bargains for Friday, February 9, 2018” on Genealogy Bargains
“New Geneagem: Chronicling America Tab – U.S. Newspaper Directory, 1690-Present” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree
“Who Tests the X Chromosome?” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
“Format” by Alicia Crane Williams on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org – about the formatting for genealogies in books
“Genealogical Sleuths – Fiction for You to Enjoy” by Janet Few on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Don’t Forget the Surname Projects” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist

Media and Education

“Get Educated with Genealogical Periodicals” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree – this is a WONDERFUL resource! My local genealogy group even has a group of us who get together monthly to discuss articles.
“Last Chance to Save! Using Y-DNA, Mitochondrial DNA, and X-DNA for Genealogy Research Boot Camp – Saturday, February 10, 2018” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
- “FREE WEBINAR RECORDING Understanding DNA Matching Technology“
“Episode 223 – Thomas MacEntee & The DNA Do Over / Newspaper Runaway Ads and What They Tell Us” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes
“Genealogy Connection #037 – Michael J. Leclerc, Speaker, Writer, and Researcher” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
“Genealogy Evidence Analysis – Free Template and Sample” by Nicole Dyer on Family Locket
“38th IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy Set in Warsaw” on Dick Eastman’s Newsletter

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
“New Resource for New York Genealogy” by Jennifer Alford on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Thank You LOC!” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – highlighting genealogy treasures on the Library of Congress website
FindMyPast Friday’s have their new and updated records, including:
- Suffragette Collection Update
- Suffragette Newspaper Collection
- Missouri, Moniteau County Roman Catholic Marriages
- Devon Baptisms, Banns, Marriages, and Burials
- Devon, Plymouth & West Devon Parish Registers
- British in India
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