The best Family History Finds this week:
Family Stories
Genetic Distance Zero by Michael Dwyer on Vita Brevis
The Earl Grey Orphan Emigration Scheme by Jennifer Jones on Tracking Down the Family
Lunatic Asylums in Scotland by Sandra McHugh on Genealogy Ensemble
Research Resources
1931 Canada Census Now Searchable on Library and Archives Canada Website by Gail Dever on Genealogy a la Carte
Book Review – Victorian Travellers Guide to 19th Century England & Wales by Teresa on Writing My Past
Tech News
Can ChatGPT Help with Genealogy Citations? by Nicole Dyer on Family Locket
Writing My Obituary with ChatGPT 3.5 by Randy Seaver on Genea-Musings
Using AI to Write a Genealogical Narrative by Lori on Genealogy at Heart
Sometimes AncestryDNA ThruLines Are Wrong: Disproving an Ancestral Hint by Dana on Dana Leeds
Genetic Genealogy
Segment Data: What’s Going On? by Jonny Perl on DNA Painter blog
Geneanet DNA to End on December 20, 2023 by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
Could the Golden Age of DNA Testing Be Over? by Louis Kessler on Behold Genealogy
4 Best Ways to Learn From Your DNA Matches by DiAnn Iamarino Ohama on Fortify Your Family Tree
Methodology
Education Is for Everyone
Nova Scotia Genealogy Virtual Conference to Be Held in May 2024 by Gail Dever on Genealogy a la Carte
Essex County Branch of Ontario Ancestors Continues to Add Monthly Presentations to YouTube by Gail Dever on Genealogy a la Carte
The First Time by Michael John Neill on Genealogy Tip of the Day
8 Reasons Why You Should Research Your Family History by Maddy on Family Wise, Ltd.
Keeping Up with the Times
First Aid for the Holidays: It’s OK to Grieve, Just Breathe by Roberta Estes on DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
Thanks for including my post 🙂
Plus, it’s so exciting that the 1931 Canada census is now searchable at LAC – their metadata is top notch and the images high quality. Best of all, FREE!!
Many thanks for including my post about Aunt Lee this week! Have a good weekend.