Monday, March 21, 2022

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending March 5, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

Current Issues


Rolling years added to Irish Genealogy.ie's civil BMD database on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Records and Databases


Mixed bundle of Kilkenny records join RootsIreland.ie on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Researching in the Registry of Deeds (online and off) on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

Many Paths to Sources: Newspapers Part 1 on Genealogy Pants by Cari Taplin

Volunteer Opportunities


Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog  click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here and here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Best of the Blogs, Week ending February 26, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

DNA


A World of DNA on The DNA Geek by Dr. Leah Larkin

Educational Opportunities

Family History

An alien and an alias on Vita Brevis by Michael Dwyer

James McAfee, County Armagh, Ireland to Botetourt County VA on Empty Branches on the Family Tree by Linda Stufflebean

Methodology


Organizing

Bite-Sized Ancestor Bios on Find a Grave - Sometime Soon? on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Records and Databases


Roots Ireland adds 7,643 RC baptisms to its County Kerry database on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Irish Manuscripts Commission: titles soon out of print on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Irish Historical Towns Atlas project: what's new and what's coming on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Researching at the National Archives of Ireland on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

History Ireland publishes fourth volume of Irish Revolution series on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Archdiocese of Boston: new searchable records from Quincy on American Ancestors Database News by Chloe Jones

Technology

Recovering Memories on Genealogy Tours of Scotland by Christine Woodcock

Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here and here and here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Best of the Blogs, Weeks Ending February 19, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

Educational Opportunities

Ulster Historical Foundation's 2022 USA Tour announced on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Family History

Is It Julia? Or, Label Your Darn Photos on Ellie's Ancestors by Ellie

Methodology

A ray of light on Vita Brevis by (TIARA's own) Pam Holland
Organizing

Records and Databases

New searchable records from Braintree, Lawrence and Middleborough on American Ancestors Database News by Chloe Jones

Research Resources

Researching at PRONI on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

Research Tools

1950 US Census Prep: Using ED Maps and Descriptions on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Writing

Great Cousin Bait: Ancestor Landing Pages on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here or here or here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending February 12, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

Current Issues

Workaround to view Connacht & Munster Landed Estates database on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Educational Opportunities


Branching Out...Genealogy on YouTube on writing my past by Teresa

Family History

Like a Breath of Fresh Air on Ellie's Ancestors by Ellie

Irish in Canada

English Language Catholics at BANQ on Genealogy Ensemble by Jacques Gagne

Records and Databases

New searchable records from Cambridge, Lawrence and North Chelmsford on American Ancestors Database News by Chloe Jones

Irish Registry of Deed Index Project: first updates of 2022 on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Researching at The National Library of Ireland on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

PERSI: Tips for Getting Copies of Articles on Genealogy Pants by Cari Taplin

Index to North Irish Roots, the Journal of the NIFHS, published on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here and here and here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending January 29, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

Culture Context & Background

Current Issues and News

Longtime New Brunswick genealogy Ruby Cusack passes away on Genealogy a la carte by Gail Dever

Educational Opportunities

Irish in America

Torn Between Brothers at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University

Methodology

Where to go on Roscommon Stanley by Keith Stanley

A Case Study in Irish House and Land Records on AK's Genealogy Research by Annette Kapple

Records and Databases

Research Resources


PERSI: Search Tips Part 2 on Genealogy Pants by Cari Taplin

Technology

MyHeritage Adds Table View on The Genealogy Guys Blog by George G. Morgan

Volunteer Opportunities

Advancing Accessibility on The Advancing Genealogist by Debbie Mieszala

Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Monday, January 17, 2022

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending January 15, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

DNA

Identify Your Ancestors - Follow Nested Ancestral Segments on DNAeXplained - Genetic Genealogy by Roberta Estes

Educational Opportunities


Family History

A case of mistaken identity on Vita Brevis  by Angela Napolitano

Irish in America

Records and Databases



Ancestors from Co. Monaghan? See new records of RootsIreland.ie on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Free online launch and workshop: Belfast Workhouse Indexes on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Check out the new PERSI! on Genealogy Pants by Cari Taplin

What Can Be Found in Old Newspapers on Ellie's Ancestors by Ellie

Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here and here and here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending January 8, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical context, current events, and educational and volunteer opportunities.  I try especially to focus on blogs that document the Irish and the Irish diaspora and may be of interest to TIARA members. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

Current Issues

A Must New Years Resolution for Everyone: Register for Rootstech 2022 - Virtual & Free on Empty Branches on the Family Tree by Linda Stufflebean

DNA

Education: So Many Choices! on The DNA Geek  by Leah Larkin

Irish in America

Video: The Irish in the Civil War and at Andersonville with Emerging Civil War on Irish in the American Civil War by Damian Shiels

Methodology

Advancing Your Reach: Finding Free Digitized Newspapers on The Advancing Genealogist by Debbie Mieszala

Genealogy Mistakes that Everyone Makes (and How to Avoid Them) on Modern Genealogy Made Easy by Amy Johnson Crow

Organizing

Records and Databases

Archdiocese of Boston: new searchable records from Everett on American Ancestors Database News by Molly Rogers

PRONI releases indexes to Belfast Workhouse Admission Registers on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry


Research Resources

How to look a gift-horse in the mouth on Irish Roots by John Grenham

Writing

Bite-Sized Bios for Earlier vs. Recent Ancestors on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Here are some other bloggers who write about weekly posts that may be of interest:

Friday's Family History Finds by Linda Stufflebean, on her blog Empty Branches of the Family Tree blog click here

Best of the Genea-Blogs and Genealogy News and Education Bytes by Randy Seaver on his Genea-Musings blog click here and here and here

This Week's creme de la creme by Gail Dever on her Genealogy A La Carte blog click here

Did you see a great genealogy blog post I missed? Let me know! 

Copyright 2022 by Kathleen Sullivan

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending March 5, 2022

My criteria for The Best of the Blogs is this:  I look for blogs that highlight genealogy methodology, new records, social and historical co...