Best of the Blogs, Week Ending December 26

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. 

Culture Context & Background

Wren Folklore and St. Stephen’s Day on JSTOR Daily

DNA

Bryan Sykes Finally Meets Eve’s 7 Daughters on DNAeXplained - Genetic Genealogy by Roberta Estes

The Big Y and Irish Clan Research on DNA and Family Tree Research by Maurice Gleeson

Educational Opportunities

Festive Brain Food: Irish history - videos and podcasts on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Methodology

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Part 3: Family, Community, and DNA on Family Locket by Jessica Morgan

Finding Your Ancestor in Institutional Records on Genealogy's Star by James Tanner

Research Resources

The Joy of David Rumsey on The Legal Genealogist by Judy G. Russell

Writing

A Christmas Memory from the Michael Coyle Family on Leaves & Branches: Genealogy, Research & Family History by Colleen G. Brown Pasquale; a Christmas character sketch

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 Click here and 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! 

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending December 19

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. 

Current Issues

General Register Office of Ireland increases some fees on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

DNA

Triangulation Resources in One Place on DNAeXplained - Genetic Genealogy by Roberta Estes

Educational Opportunities

10 years of GRIP: 2021 will be virtual on Genealogy By Paula, by Paula Stuart-Warren

Family History

The Man In The Top Hat on Genealogy Ensemble by Janice Hamilton

Struggle With a Vixen on Vita Brevis by Michael Dwyer

Records and Databases

Archdiocese of Boston: St. Mark (Dorchester) on American Ancestors Database News

Archdiocese of Boston: New searchable records for Brockton, Dorchester, and Lynn on American Ancestors Database News

Research Resources

Irish Genealogy Matters: latest edition published on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Belfast and Ulster Directories Join Find My Past on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Technology

This Is The Fastest Way To Scan Your Old Photos, Period on Family History Daily

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 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! 

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending December 12

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. 

Culture Context & Background

Mail Order Catalogs Can Help You With Family History Research on Genealogy a la carte by Gail Dever

Christmas in Ireland on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

Irish in America

The Andersonville Irish Project on Irish American Civil War by Damian Shiels

Methodology

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Part 2: American Resources on Family Locket by Jessica Morgan

Records and Databases

New online repository for Irish Roman Catholic archives on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

New resources for tracing Irish Presbyterian roots on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

RootsIreland adds South Tipperary genealogy records on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Dungarvan gets the Irish Historic Towns Atlas treatment 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 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! 

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending December 5

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. 

Culture Context & Background

New Documentary and Website on the Great Irish Famine on Genealogy a la carte by Gail Dever

Stories of Rhode Island's Diverse Heritage on One Rhode Island Family by Diane Boumenot

DNA

Ancient Irish DNA (or lack of) on Black Raven Genealogy by Dara

Irish in America

The Fenian Raids in Quebec 1866-1870  on Genealogy Ensemble by Jacques Gagne

Methodology

Tracing Your Irish Ancestors Part 1: Ask the Right Questions by Jessica Morgan on The Family Locket Blog

Update On My Scots-Irish Research on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

Grenham's Third Law of Irish Genealogy on John Grenham - Irish Roots by John Grenham

Siblings Are Likely the Key to Solving Your Family History Riddles on Family History Daily by Bridget M. Sunderlin CG

Help! My Genealogy Research Is Stuck! on Are You My Cousin? by Lisa Lisson

Tracing your Irish Ancestors Part 1: Ask the Right Questions on Family Locket by Jessica Morgan

Organizing

Quick Tip #11: Process each document as you download it on Organize Your Family History by Janine Adams

Records and Databases

RootsIreland Adds 10,500 More Co. Kilkenny Records on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

RootsIreland Adds 61,00 BMD Records From Co. Clare on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

1970s Church of Ireland Gazette Editions Now Online on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Irish College Paris Launches On Line Archives on Ancestor Network

The Best Way to Find Free Old Maps at DavidRumsey.com on Elevenses With Lisa  by Lisa Louise Cooke

Beara Baronies, Parishes & Townlands on My Kerry Ancestors by Kay Caball

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! 

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending November 28

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. 

Blogs for the weeks ending December 5 and December 12 will be coming soon!

Culture Context & Background

Ireland's Prehistoric Rock Art - Free Booklet Published on Claire Santry's Irish Genealogy News

Family History

CORA’S SCRAPBOOK ~ The BEGINNING of a new series– My husband’s great grandmother, Cora Emma Brown Hall (1854-1933) on Michigan Family Trails by Diane Gould Hall

Methodology

Always Dig Deeper on Writing My Past by Teresa

Looking for Ireland Will Dates - Finding A Hidden Gem! on Genealogy: Beyond the BMD by Dianne Nolin

Records and Databases

Now I'm My Great Aunt's Keeper 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

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!