Recommended Reads

NOTE: As with Christmas this year, New Year’s Day also falls on a Friday. Recommended Reads will again publish on Saturday, January 2.

Resources

Read This and You’ll Wish Your Ancestors Came From County Clare by Gail Dever on Genealogy à la Carte

Videos, Webinars, Classes and Books by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star

“Social History Resources” Lists Websites for Family History Writers by Gail Dever on Genealogy à la Carte

Remember, that very little of a historical society’s holdings are digitized, but they can be a treasure trove of information:
The Tiniest Level of Research – A Local Historical Society by Peggy Lauritzen on Anxiously Engaged

Family Stories

Roberta has written a loving tribute to a recently deceased cousin, who contributed so much to her family research:
Roy Estes – A Shining Example by Roberta J. Estes on DNAeXplained

Sepia Saturday: Vintage Christmas Cards by Wendy Mathias on Jollett Etc.

Disappearing Daughters and an Estranged Son? The Children of Julius Schoenthal, Part II by Amy Cohen on Brotmanblog: A Family Journey

Another brick wall falls by taking a second look at overlooked clues:
52 Ancestors: #51 Nice How I Opened the Door in Cousin Joe’s Brick Wall by Cathy Meder-Dempsey on Opening Doors in Brick Walls

A great read on the life of the Holy Roman Emperor:
Charlemagne (742/748-814), Holy Roman Emperor, 52 Ancestors #103 by Roberta J. Estes on DNAeXplained

A special gift from one blogger to another:
My Grandfather’s Notebook: A Post-Script and a Merry Christmas to All Who Celebrate! by Amy Cohen on Brotmanblog: A Family Journey

Technology

I told Tony that this is a great idea, but way over my non-techy head:
Organising Photographs by Tony Proctor on Parallax View

Methodology, News, Etc.

Case Study – Working with Farm Names by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy

Geography Matters by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star

Quick Tip: Emigrants Often Used Agents by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy