Weekly column sharing genealogy-related things that I’ve found, such as new blogs, interesting posts/articles, useful websites and resources, and of course upcoming webinars.
New-to-Me Blogs
- Four Generations Genealogy, J. H. Fonkert
- The Highly Caffeinated Genealogist, Midge Frazel
- The Cool Girl’s Guide to Genealogy, Amanda
Online Articles
- BCG Webinars Now Available Online, Adventures in Genealogy Education
- Using the GEDCOM Capabilities at GEDmatch.com, Kitty Cooper’s Blog
- How to Begin Your North Carolina Genealogy Research, My Kith N Kin [guest post by Lisa Lisson]
- 7 Vital Record Alternatives and 8 More Vital Record Alternatives, Vita Brevis
- Irish Valuation Records: Tracing the Tenancy & Ownership of a Family Home, ‘On a Flesh and Bone Foundation’: An Irish History
- Petition of Catharine, Widow of Loyalist Robert Carlisle, Empty Branches on the Family Tree
- DNA Lectures YouTube Channel, DNA eXplained
- The 1920s, the ‘20s, the Twenties: Writing Dates, Vita Brevis
- An Open Letter to Genealogy Societies, Long Lost Relatives
Magazine/Journal Articles
- No finds this week.
Website & Resources
- No finds this week.
Genealogy-Related Books
I don’t typically read more than one book at a time, but the Stark County book is huge and I was asked to review it. And although I am in the middle of Home Life in Germany, when the library says it’s your turn to check out an ebook (Orphan Train), well, with a huge waiting list, I’m taking it and moving it to the top of my priority list (I’m halfway through and it is fantastic!).
- Currently reading Stark County, Illinois: History and Families, produced by the Stark County Genealogical Society.
- Currently reading Home Life in Germany, by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick.
- Currently reading Orphan Train: A Novel, by Christine Baker Kline
Upcoming FREE Webinars
| Date / Time | Webinar / Presenter / Host |
| 05/02 12 PM Central |
Around Brick Walls Sideways: Using Collateral Lines to Further Your Genealogical Research Gary M. Smith Southern California Genealogical Society |
| 05/06 1 PM Central |
Genealogy 101, A 3-Session Course in Beginning Genealogy – Part 2 Peggy Clemens Lauritzen Legacy Family Tree |
| 05/06 7 PM Central |
Researching Your Swedish Ancestry in the 21 Century Ginny Sharp Sommarstrom Minnesota Genealogical Society |
| 05/12 8 PM Central |
Need Direction? Try City Directories Jean Wilcox Hibben Illinois State Genealogical Society |
| 05/13 8 PM Central |
GenealogyBank – The Power of Finding Our Ancestor’s Stories Tom Kemp Legacy Family Tree |
| 05/15 2 PM Central |
DNA Testing: The Three Types We Use in Genealogy Research Katherine D. Benbow North Carolina Genealogical Society |
| 05/19 7 PM Central |
Complete Photo Restoration in 4 Easy Steps Eric Basir Wisconsin State Genealogical Society |
| 05/20 1 PM Central |
Martha Benshura – Enemy Alien Judy G. Russell Legacy Family Tree |
| 05/20 7 PM Central |
Make Your Ancestry Come Alive Using Your DNA Peter J. Roberts Georgia Genealogical Society |
| 05/20 8 PM Central |
The WPA Era: What It Created for Genealogists Paula Stuart-Warren Southern California Genealogical Society |
| 05/21 7 PM Central |
Ticked Off! Those Pesky Pre-1850 “Tic Marks” Peggy Clemens Lauritzen Florida State Genealogical Society |
| 05/21 8 PM Central |
Finding Cousins Roy Ray Utah Genealogical Association |
| 05/26 2 PM Central |
Preparing for Your Visit to NEHGS Jean Maguire New England Historic Genealogical Society |
| 05/27 1 PM Central |
Migration Patterns East of the Mississippi Prior to 1860 Mary Hill Legacy Family Tree |
| 05/30 11 AM Central |
Using Technology to Manage Multiple Genealogy Projects Melanie D. Holtz Association of Professional Genealogists |
Hello Julie, thanks very much for including my article ‘Irish valuation records: Tracing the tenancy & ownership of a family home’ in your list of Friday Finds. The mention is very much appreciated. Cheers!
You’re welcome, Jennifer!