Friday Finds 19 Jan 2018

Blogs/Articles

• “For the record…” by Judy G. Russell on her blog The Legal Genealogist – about chain migration – Also see:
  • “Big Steps Forward at MyHeritageDNA“
  • “Short Forms Redux” – a great one to save! Lots of explanation on abbreviations
• “Back to the Basics with Probate Records – Part 2” by Diana Elder on her blog The Family Locket
• “Dragging Genealogy Information Out of Your Family” by Melissa Barker on The In-Depth Genealogist
• “My Path to Certification – Issue No. 8” by Deborah Sweeney on her blog The Genealogy Lady – I love following her certification process!
• “Quick Tip – Study the Siblings if You’re Stuck” by Yvette Hoitink on her blog Dutch Genealogy – this is an incredibly helpful tip!
• “Haitian Ancestors” by Christopher C. Child on Vita Brevis, the blog for AmericanAncestors.org
• “Researching and Visiting Ireland” by Roberta Estes on her blog DNAeXplained – I am in love with Ireland and have loved following her adventures!
• “Why are Coins Left on Veterans Headstones?” by Cindy Freed on The In-Depth Genealogist
• “Save 40% on MyHeritage DNA – Just $59 USD” on Genealogy Bargains – Also See:
  • “Genealogy Bargains for Friday, January 19, 2018“
• “How to Find Your Ancestor’s Civil War Unit” by Amy Johnson Crow on her blog
• “ArkivDigital Will be Free This Weekend” on Dick Eastman’s blog

Media and Education

• “NOW AVAILABLE! Getting Started with DNA and Genealogy Digital Download” by Thomas MacEntee on Genealogy Bargains – Also see:
  • “Using Y-DNA, Mitochondrial DNA, and X-DNA for Genealogy Research Boot Camp – Saturday, February 10, 2018“
• “Episode 220 – The New Year in the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society / The Legal Genealogist Anticipates 2018 in DNA and Records” by Ryan Bennett on the Extreme Genes Podcast
• “The Genealogy Guys Podcast #337 – 2018 January 15” on the Genealogy Guys Podcast
• “Jennifer Holik Releases 4 New World War II Quick Guides” by Terri O’Connell on The In-Depth Genealogist

New and Updated Resources

• Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings has the new and updated lists for Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
• “African-American Genealogy Resources” by Linda Stufflebean on her blog Empty Branches on the Family Tree
• FindMyPast Friday’s Newest and Updated Records include:
  • Jersey Baptism 1540-1915
  • Jersey Marriages 1542-1940
  • Jersey Burials 1541-1940
  • Connecticut, Stonington Cemetery Records
  • New Jersey Birth Index 1901-1903 (image browse)
  • England, Greater Manchester Baptisms 1571-1910
• “TheGenealogist Adds Warwickshire Parish Records with Images” on Dick Eastman’s blog