The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
The First Time I Heard Her Voice by Sam Williams on Ancestral Anamnesis
James Crawford of Preble County by mcphilbrick on Heartland Genealogy
It’s All in the Details by Alessandro Ferzoco on Vita Brevis
Hendrik Ferverda (1857-1898) and the Secret That Killed Him by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
First, the Backstory AND The Players, both by Jacqi Stevens on A Family Tapestry
Research Resources
Tips on Researching Gaspé Ancestors by Jacques Gagné on Genealogy Ensemble
Devon Heritage and Genealogist’s Psalm by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections
Philadelphia Bank Passage Order Books by Lara Diamond on Lara’s Jewnealogy
To Be Free or Not to Be Free: That Is the Question by lgrandy on Atlantic Loyalist Connections
Tech News
Facebook Group Changes by mcphilbrick on Heartland Genealogy
Family Tree DNA’s New Big Y Block Tree by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
Genetic Genealogy
How to Make the Most of Your AncestryDNA Matches: Part 5 – DNA Painter’s “What Are the Odds” and How to Link Unknown Matches to Your Tree on An American Genealogy
Genetic Affairs AutoCluster Analysis by Liane Jensen on Liane Jensen Research
Connecting DNA Matches Using a Master Match Tree- Part Two, The How-to on The Genealogy Girl
Breaking Down Brick Walls with DNA by The History Chick on Genealogical Musings
Caution: Invisible Fathers and Autosomal Matching – Who’s Hiding in Your DNA? by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
24genetics Review by History Chick on Genealogical Musings
Methodology
Was Eleanor of Aquitaine My Ancestor? Generation 14 – Laureijs Denis Colen by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
Guide to Interviewing Relatives Like a True Detective by Vera Miller on Finding Lost Russian & Ukrainian Family
Completing the Transfer (Another Healthy Photo Habit to Keep Digital Clutter at Bay by Caroline Guntur on Organizing Photos
Education Is for Everyone
There’s Nowt So Queer As Folk by Sarah Dobby on Family History Ramblings
National Archives (of England) Webinar – Introducing 19th Century Paupers’ Letters by Gail Dever on Genealogy à la Carte
Evidence Analysis by Donna Moughty on Irish Family Roots
New Online Vintage Hat Archive Helps Date Old Family Photos by Gail Dever on Genealogy à la Carte
Quick Tip – Patronymics May Not Be Easy to Recognize by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
Keeping Up with the Times
We’re All Chasing Stories by Jacqi Stevens on A Family Tapestry
DNA, Genealogy and Geo-Political Entities by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Linda, thank you so much for including me on your Finds for this week. I’m honored!