The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
Between the Lines by Judy G. Russell on The Legal Genealogist
Photos and Postcards: Now and Then Part Two by Kelly on Wheaton Wood
A Time in Mom’s Life Found in a Photo Album by Ellie on Ellie’s Ancestors
New Speculations on the Origins of Robert WHEATON: Part One by Kelly on Wheaton Wood
Research Resources
Quick Tip: Search Finding Aids As Well As Indexes by Yvette Hoitink on Dutch Genealogy
The National Burial Grounds Survey on English Ancestors
Researching Chicago Address Changes AND Free Chicago Genealogy Resources, both by Nancy Loe on Sassy Jane Genealogy
Black History Month in the Archives by Melissa Barker on A Genealogist in the Archives
Tech News
A reminder now and then is good:
It Is the First Day of the Month: Back Up Your Genealogy Files by Dick Eastman on Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
Genealogy Organization Disappointments by Lori on Genealogy at Heart
Skiff – Private, Decentralized, Encrypted Emails, Notes, and Drive by Dick Eastman on Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
Ask the Magic 8 Ball or ChatGPT for Genealogy by Annette on AK’s Genealogy Research
This Smart New Search Site Is Like a Mashup of Google and ChatGPT by Dick Eastman on Eastman’s Online Genealogy Newsletter
Genetic Genealogy
Understanding the Limitations of Genetically Based Family Trees by Annette on AK’s Genealogy Research
Methodology
Setting the Record Straight: The Rupe Family’s Migration Trail Story by Cathy Meder-Dempsey on Opening Doors in Brick Walls
Take the Time to Improve the Sources in Your Family Tree by DiAnn Iamarino on Fortify Your Family Tree
Who Is Harry Cassell? by Maddy Bullock on FamilyWise Ltd.
Chasing Cook Clues by Marie Cooke Beckman on MarieB’s Genealogy Blog
Finding Elizabeth’s Birthplace: Did I Succeed? by Nancy Casey on Leaves on the Tree
Education Is for Everyone
Rabbit Holes with Randy: Telling Family Stories in Storyworth by Randy Seaver on Genea-Musings
Life, Genealogy and the Evolution of My Family Trees by Jacqi Stevens on A Family Tapestry
The Questions You Wished You’d Asked: Writing Challenge by Kelly on Wheaton Wood
Midweek Genealogy Fun. . . Genealogy Resources by Teresa on Writing My Past
Genealogists Circle the Law Without Understanding It by James Tanner on Genealogy’s Star
Keeping Up with the Times
Important!:
Records Not Revenue: We Need Your Help by Lara Diamond on Lara’s Jewnealogy
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