The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
Pending Arguments by Michelle Norris on Vita Brevis
Roosevelts without Middle Names by Christopher C. Child on Vita Brevis
My Sister Is Gone, But Still I Smile by Kelly on Wheaton Wood
Never a Dull Moment by Alicia Crane Williams on Vita Brevis
Catholic Match-maker by Tracey Arial on Genealogy Ensemble
The Last Aunt by Jeff Record on Vita Brevis
Research Resources
Part 6: Pennsylvania Germans: Probate Records by Alice Childs on Family Locket
Nizhyn and Kozelets 1836 Metrical Records by Lara Diamond on Lara’s Jewnealogy
Ancestors in Kent – A Guide by Judith Batchelor on Genealogy Jude
Many Paths to Resources: Newspapers, Part 3A by Cari Taplin on Genealogy Pants
NYC Historical Vital Records Go Online! by Judy G. Russell on The Legal Genealogist
Tech News
Comments on Scanning Photos by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Genetic Genealogy
Vive la difference! by Judy G. Russell on The Legal Genealogist
Using DNA Before You Head to Ireland by Donna Moughty on Irish Family Roots
Methodology
Records Across the Sea by Ellie on Ellie’s Ancestors
Gathering Corroborating Evidence by Teresa on Writing My Past
Why Can’t I Find Any More Family History? by Jennifer Dondero on The Occasional Genealogist
Without Vital Records, What Can You Do? by DiAnn Iamarino on Fortify Your Family Tree
Education Is for Everyone
1950 US Census Prep: Finding Small Town EDs by Marian B. Wood on Climbing My Family Tree
Review of History for Genealogists (revised ed. 2016) by Emmerson Brand on The Hidden Branch
Etymology Map of London Place Names by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections
What Is a Genealogy Research Log? by Jennifer Dondero on The Occasional Genealogist
Tombstone Tuesday – Rock of Ages Symbol by Karen Miller Bennett on Karen’s Chatt
Writing the Tough Stuff: Writing Challenge by Kelly on Wheaton Wood
Keeping Up with the Times
How About a Library and Archives Canada Name Change? by John Reid on Anglo-Celtic Connections