The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
Calling All (documented) Faures by Judy G. Russell on The Legal Genealogist
Finding (or not) a Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor. Part 2. The Case of Sarah Ostrander’s Father, Thomas by Susan Ellerbee on Posting Family Roots
Finding Homes for Two Orphan Photographs by Melanie Frick on Homestead Genealogical Research
Lizzie Rutt by Lisa Buckner on Forgotten Faces Project
Philip Jacob Miller (1723/1727-1799) The Reluctant Patriot, 52 Ancestors #202 by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
An update on Luann’s mystery photo:
Mystery Man Not Solved! by Luanne on Entering the Pale
An End to Hope by Judy G. Russell on The Legal Genealogist
Research Resources
Are You Aware of the Veridian Newspaper Collections? by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Digital Toronto and Ontario City Directories by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections
Quebec Online Historical Photos Research by Kenneth R. Marks on The Ancestor Hunt
Where Are You Looking? by Susi on Susi’s Chatty Performances on Genealogy
For U.K. and Irish researchers:
Surnames Resource by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections
I’d love to visit this library:
Genealogy Research at the Phillips Library by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on Nutfield Genealogy
Tech News
Digipulse Sends Access Information About Your Digital Assets After You Die by Dick Eastman on Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
Genetic Genealogy
Going Beyond Ethnicity Estimates in DNA Testing by Terri O’Connell on The In-Depth Genealogist
New Found Family: A DNA, Ancestry, Facebook Success Story by Wayne Shepheard on Discover Genealogy
What Dutch DNA Looks Like – 2018 Edition by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
Genealogy Explained: “Do Siblings Have the Same DNA?” Graphic by Randy Seaver on Genea-Musings
Methodology
The Case for the Legitimate Birth of Marianna Panek by Julie Roberts Szczepankiewicz on From Shepherds and Shoemakers
Is It Worth It? by Michael John Neill on Rootdig
Returning to the Challenges of Francis Cooke by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Rewriting the Biography: Sarah Sims in the U.S. Federal Census by Cathy Meder-Dempsey on Opening Doors in Brick Walls
Using old maps and land deeds are actually a lot of fun. This technique helped with a Miller brick wall in Virginia in my husband’s family:
Sorting Out the Henry A. White Deeds in Killingly, Connecticut by Randy Seaver on Genea-Musings
7 Timelines to Relieve Your Research Overwhelm by Lynn Palermo on The Armchair Genealogist
Trying Not to Be Too Hard on Myself by Nancy on My Ancestors and Me
Education Is for Everyone
FamilySearch Campaigns by Nancy on My Ancestors and Me
How to Make Your Genealogy Research More Complete by DiAnn Iamarino on Fortify Your Family Tree
Why I Need Your Research Notes by Old Myrt on Myrt’s Musings
What Are Special Collections? by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Genealogical Education – RootsTech by Don Taylor on Don Taylor Genealogy
Keeping Up with the Times
Land of the Lost: Digital Projects and Longevity by Andrea Eidinger on Unwritten Histories
Indiana Residents Adopted Prior to Jan. 1, 1994 Can Now Access Their Birth Records by Leland Meitzler on GenealogyBlog
Thanks, Linda – glad you enjoyed “Finding Homes for Two Orphan Photographs”!
Hi Melanie, I often look for photos on eBay and try to return them to descendants. I love that you look to send these photos home in a big way. 🙂