The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
The Memoir of Julius Loewenthal, Part V: Leaving Germany by Amy Cohen on Brotmanblog: A Family Journey
Research Resources
McGill’s Digital Collections by John D. Reid on Canada’s Anglo-Celtic Connections
Irish Towns and Atlases by Sheilagh Doerfler on Vita Brevis
Researching African American Ancestors in Government Documents Part 2: Land and Military Records by Diana Elder on Family Locket
Tech News
Ancestry’s New StoryScout: Be Cautious by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained: Genetic Genealogy
Genetic Genealogy
Ancestry and the Longest Segment by Kitty on Kitty Cooper’s Blog
Methodology
Genealogy Tips by Sarah Dobby on Family History Ramblings
Case Study- Using Death Duties Files to Gain Insights into the Financial Situation by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
Maiden Aunt(s) by Susan Ellerbee on Posting Family Roots
ICYMI: A Rehabilitated Marriage by Michael Dwyer on Vita Brevis
The Tale of Peter-Pig Owner and Should I Buy a Kilt? by Janet Few on The History Interpreter
Make the Most of Each Shiny Genealogy Object by DiAnn Iamarino on Fortify Your Family Tree
New Connection by Marcia Philbrick on Heartland Genealogy
Finishing Touches for Family History: Think Like a Reader! by Marian B. Wood on Climbing My Family Tree
Education Is for Everyone
Here’s Your Family Tree Progress Report by DiAnn Iamarino on Fortify Your Family Tree
Reminder: You Can Let Go of “Should” by Janine Adams on Organize Your Family History
Yeshaya/Josiah/Joshua/John/J. Supkoff’s Permit Appeal Results! by Lara Diamond on Lara’s Jewnealogy
7-gen 1-sheet on DNAsleuth AND A Different View by Marcia Philbrick on Heartland Genealogy
Keeping Up with the Times
If you love Internet Archive, you need to read this. Contact the publishing companies involved and make your views known:
Judge Sets Tentative Trial Date for November 2021 by Wendy Hanamura on Internet Archive Blogs
The Future Evolution of Webinars and Online Virtual Conventions by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Travel to Where Your Ancestors Worshipped (Virtually) by Dr. Mac on A Week of Genealogy
The New New Normal by Jacqi Stevens on A Family Tapestry
great links as always!!
Grateful to be included in your finds this week! Have a good holiday weekend. Stay well!