The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
NYS Archives Discoveries: Arthur T. Bull and the GAR Collection by Molly C. on Molly’s Canopy
What Is Passed on Through DNA? by Matthew Miller on Matt’s Genealogy Blog
Visualizing the Holocaust’s Impact by Lara Diamond on Lara’s Jewnealogy
Two Bracelets, Two Family Heirlooms by Marian B. Wood on Climbing My Family Tree
LauraAnn by Jeff Record on Vita Brevis
Lori and OoHoo in July 1974 (Post 599 of (Not So) Wordless Wednesday by Randy Seaver on Genea-Musings
A Double Exhumation in 1784 Connecticut AND America’s First Vampire Investigators, both on Boston 1775
Research Resources
New Records Online at IrishGenealogy.ie by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections
Dutch Genealogy News for December 2019 by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
Searching for Loyalist Orphans in Quebec by Jacques Gagné on Genealogy Ensemble
UK Prison History Online by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections
Quick Tip – New Website Amsterdam City Archives by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
Early Loyalist Vital Statistics in New Brunswick: The Marianne Grey Otty Database by lgrandy on Atlantic Loyalist Connections
Researching Ancestors Who Were Religious Leaders by Heather Wilkinson Rojo on Nutfield Genealogy
Tech News
How to Pick the Right Digital Photo Frame by Selin Tagmat on Organizing Photos
How to Find and Use Facebook’s Revamped Privacy Checkup Tool by Brendan Hesse on Lifehacker
France Approves Genetic Genealogy Tests by Gail Dever on Genealogy à la Carte
Genetic Genealogy
Top 10 All-Time Favorite DNA Articles by Roberts Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
Wonder of Wonders, Miracle of Miracles: A DNA Match on My Jewish Side Whom I Didn’t Already Know! by Janice Sellers on Ancestral Discoveries
How to Figure Out a DNA Match by DiAnn Iamarino on Fortify Your Family Tree
Methodology
Whistle in the Wind by Michael Dwyer on Vita Brevis
Reducing My Research Clutter by Taneya Koonce on Taneya’s Genealogy Blog
Annie Gets a Maiden Name by J.L. Starkey on Baugh, Bass, and Beyond
I love court records!
Michael McDowell (c1747-1840): Elusive Death Record – 52 Ancestors #267 by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
I Am My Own Worst Genealogy Enemy by Lorine McGinnis Schulze on The Olive Tree Genealogy Blog
Five Goals You Should Set for 2020: Part 1, Get Organized by Cari Taplin on Genealogy Pants
Education Is for Everyone
The Archive Lady: Preserving and Displaying Silk Clothing by Melissa Barker on Genealogy Bargains
Why You Should Read the Introduction by Michael John Neill on Rootdig
20 Ways to Tell Your Story in 2020 by Alice Childs on Family Locket
What Is a Genealogical Proof? by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Genealogical Misconceptions by Michael John Neill on Rootdig
Can You Prove Anything with Historical Records? by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Disasters: Are You Prepared? by Alona Tester on LonetesterHQ
Introduction to MyHeritage’s Education Website by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Keeping Up with the Times
RootsWeb Mailing Lists Shutting Down on 2 March 2020 by Randy Seaver on Genea-Musings
Start the New Year with the First Step in the Genealogy Do-Over by Gail Dever on Genealogy à la Carte
Linda, you honor my humble attempts to tell Leah’s story!
Many thanks!
Jeff Record
How do I subscripe to your blog? It’s very interesting. I saw your blog thanks to Randy Seaver’s blog.
Thanks for mentioning my blog post about researching religious leaders!