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Friday’s Finds 12 Jan 2018

By Nichelle Barra

On 12 January 2018

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“Up, Over, and Down” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – great article on finding other people to test for Y-DNA! – Also see:
- “Bad News About RootsWeb“
“Female Viking Warrior Discovered Through DNA Testing” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained – Also See:
- “Recovering the Past – WayBackMachine” – this goes well with Judy Russell’s post on RootsWeb (and also talks about it)
“Institutional Stigma” by Michael Dwyer on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org
From Genealogy Bargains, by Thomas MacEntee:
“MyHeritage DNA Now Has a Chromosome Browser” by Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings – this post goes along with the Genealogy Bargains article and reviews it
“Do You Want to Shape Your Genealogy into Shareable Stories?” by Lynn Palermo on her blog The Armchair Genealogist
“3 Biggest Mistakes in Genealogy Research” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog
From Dick Eastman’s Blog:
- “A New Congressional research Service Publication on U.S. Military Service Records, Award, and Unit Histories“
- “Accuracy of Genealogy Information on the Internet“

Media and Education

“Episode 100 Classic Rewind – DNA Shock: Nine Siblings, Eight Genetic Fathers, One Mother, One Dad” by Ryan Bennett on the Extreme Genes Podcast
“Newest In-Brief Research Guide ‘Turning Your Family Tree into a Family Treasure‘” by Jennifer Alford on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Genealogy Connection #035 – Ed Thompson, Creator of Evidentia Software” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
“Working with the New Big Y Results (hg38)” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained

New and Updated Resource

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated record collections for FamilySearch.org
“Introducing the Australian Cemeteries Index” by Shauna Hicks on The In-Depth Genealogist
FindMyPast Friday’s has their new and updated records listings, including:
- South Caroline, Will Transcripts 1782-1866
- South Carolina, Plats for State Land Grants 1784-1868
- South Carolina, Legislative Papers 1782-1929
- South Carolina, Criminal Court Records 1769-1944
- South Carolina, Records of Confederate Veterans 1909-1973
- Norfolk Monumental Inscriptions 1600-1900’s (Image Browse)
- Lancashire, Oldham Cemetery Registers 1797-2004 (Image Browse)
- Wiltshire Parish Baptisms Index 1538-1917
- Middlesex Monumental Inscriptions 1485-2014
From Dick Eastman’s Blog:
- “Historical Issues of Perth Amboy (New Jersey) News Now Available Online“
- “Irish Revolution Archives to go Online“

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’s Finds 15 Dec 2017

By Nichelle Barra

On 15 December 2017

In Friday Finds

Blogs/Articles

“Are There Any Holiday DNA Sales Left? You Bet!” on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
“Promethease Promotion” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – Also see:
- “Law Dictionaries as Research Tools“
- “Starting Tomorrow” – that was Dec 13th! Signing in to FamilySearch.org!
- “Genealogy and Net Neutrality” along with it’s follow up “FCC vs. The People: We Lost“
“MyHeritage Newly Indexed Ellis Island Records and My Great Discovery!” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree – Also see:
- “Old Photo Archive – Little Geneagem but Growing“
“Focus Your DNA Efforts on Your Brick Wall and Use Coupons to Help” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
- “Promethease is Free Until the End of 2017“
“Quick Tip – Use Notarial Records” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy
“Jewish Genealogical Societies” by Lara Diamond on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Bringing Clarity and Simplicity – Updates to Ancestry Terms and Privacy Statements” by Eric Heath on Ancestry’s blog

Media and Education

“Episode 217 – Football Great Steve Young Talks Ancestry and Autobiography” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes Podcast
“Insitome Podcast with Spencer Wells and Razib Khan: Insight – the Neolithic Revolution” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained
“Comparing DNA Results from 3 Testing Companies” by Marian Pierre Louis on her blog Roots and Rambles

New and Updated Records

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
FindMyPast Friday has new and updated records, including:
- New Additions to the 1939 Reigster
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Vital Records 1706-1895
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Expenses of the Poor 1817-1838
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Newspaper Abstracts 1776-1800
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Warnings Out 1722-1769
- Jersey Wills 1564-2000
- United States Marriages
From Dick Eastman’s blog:

Friday Finds 24 Nov 2017

By Nichelle Barra

On 24 November 2017

In Friday Finds

Sales and Specials!

From RootsMagic – They are doing a RootsMagic TreeShare Webinar this Saturday (10am Mountain time) to discuss how this works with Ancestry! Click here to register – With that, you can also save 50% on a Gift Membership for Ancestry! Check out more here! (That offer ends on Monday!)
All the DNA Sales in one place thanks to Your Genetic Genealogist, Cece Moore! Hurry! Sales end on Monday for most!
- AncestryDNA $59 (There are sales for UK, Canada, and Australia too!)
- MyHertiage $59!
- 23andMe $69 for just Ancestry and $149 for Ancestry + Health!
- 23andMe $99 – on Amazon for both Ancestry + Health!
- FamilyTreeDNA $49 for Family Finder!
- LivingDNA $89!
From The Family History Writing Studio:
- Creating a Legacy Family History Book – online course – today only 30% off!
- Saturday: e-workbooks 20% off!
- Sunday: 10% off 2018 online courses!
From Genealogy Bargains:
- “Save 72% with Special Holiday Offer at RootsMagic” – expires Nov 30!
- “Free E-Book: DNA Buying Guide – Holiday 2017” (free through Nov 27th)
- “Free E-Book: 23 Best Tips for DNA Testing and Family History” (free through Nov 27th)
- “Genealogy Bargains for Friday Nov 24, 2017” – SO MANY SALES!
“Black Friday Special” by Terri O’Connell on The In-Depth Genealogist – sales on The In-Depth Genealogist’s PDFs, books, and magazines, plus webinars, courses, their digital magazine and more!

Blogs/Articles

“Save Even MORE at Family Tree DNA – Join a Project! (Plus This Week’s Coupons)” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained – Also see:
- “Insitome’s Fun Neanderthal and Metabolism Apps“
- “Black Friday, Holiday and DNA Sales by Any Other Names” – great to read if you’re not sure what to test and with what company!
“My Path to Certification – Issue No. 7” by Deborah Sweeney on her blog The Genealogy Lady – I love reading other people go through this process! It helps me to feel more prepared once I begin!
“Name that Court” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – this covers knowing how to find the right court name for probate records. Also see her hilarious memory of Thanksgiving past:
- “Reprise: Memories of Thanksgiving Past“
“7 Writing Tips for Every Genealogist” by Heather Reed on The In-Depth Genealogist
“AncestryDNA Matches: Three Tools You May Not be Using” by Diana Elder on her blog The Family Locket
“An X-DNA Case Study” by Blaine Bettinger on his blog The Genetic Genealogist
“FindMyPast Announces Plans to Publish Cincinnati & Chicago Sacramental Registers Online for the First Time” on Dick Eastman’s blog

Media and Education

“Looking for a Chance to Win a RootsTech Entry?” by Terri O’Connell on The In-Depth Genealogist
“Episode 215 – Genealogy and Army Repatriation / New App Means Photo Info Travels with the Photo” by Ryan Bennett on Extreme Genes

New and Updated Resources

Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org – Also see:
- “MyHeritage Adds New York Newspapers and Marriage License Records“
“Christmas in November?” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – the FGS announced that more images of the 1812 Preserve the Pensions are now available! Now through the surname of Moore!
“World’s First Online Gallery of Pilgrim Descendants Created by New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS)” on Dick Eastman’s blog