Best of the Blogs, Week Ending February 27

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

My Genealogy Bucket List - 2021 on Empty Branches on the Family Tree by Linda Stufflebean

How early loss shaped the remarkable life of Philomena Lee on The Ancestor Network by Jim Ryan

Family History

Where the Bodies Are Buried, Part 4 Finale on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Records and Databases

Massachusetts: Catholic Cemetery Association Records, 1833-1940 on American Ancestors: Database News by Molly Rogers

West Cork Graveyards database adds 17,000 records on IrishGenealogyNews by Claire Santry

RootsIreland adds more RC baptisms from East Galway on IrishGenealogyNews by Claire Santry

Irish Records on Parade at My Heritage on My Heritage Blog by Esther

Research Resources

Galway's Irish Historic Towns Atlas (digital ed.) online on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

The Royal Irish Constabulary on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

Technology

Technology that is cool... on The Legal Genealogist by Judy G. Russell

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 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 2021 by Kathleen Sullivan

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending February 20, 2021

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. 

DNA

A Really Basic Approach to Using GEDmatch on Kitty Cooper's Blog BY Kitty Cooper

Contacting DNA Matches: It worked! on Your DNA Guide by Diahan Southard

Educational Opportunities

RootsTech 2021 streaming schedule posted on Organize Your Family History by Janine Adams

Family History

Where the Bodies Are Buried, Part 1 on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Irish in America

Interview: Irish in the American Civil War & Digital Humanities on Irish in the American Civil War by Damian Shiels

Records and Databases

Archdiocese of Boston: New Searchable Records for Boston and Dorchester on American Ancestors: Database News by Don LeClair

Research Resources

British History Online content is free until end of April on Genealogy a la carte by Gail Dever

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! 

Copyright 2021 by Kathleen Sullivan

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending February 13, 2021

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

Winners of our creative writing competition announced on The National Archives (UK) 

The 1st Brigade Cork Volunteers and the Coonacahera Ambush  on The Wild Geese by Joe Gannon

The Fall of the Fitzmaurices on My Kerry Ancestors by Kay Caball

Current Issues

30% Savings at Arcadia Images of America Books!  on Genealogy by Paula by Paula Stuart-Warren

DNA

Alleged Bigamy at Sunderland  on KindredPast by Sue McNelly

What is a Genetic Network? on Your Genealogy Guide by Diahan Southard

Educational Opportunities

Genealogy webinars at Allen County Public Library - live and recorded on YouTube on Genealogy A La Carte by Gail Dever

Ready for RootsTech Connect: Review the Sessions on Travel Genee by Fran Kitto

Family History

The British Army?  on Ellie's Ancestors by Ellie

Research Resources

Have you searched state and local genealogy and history sites? on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Know Your Place - Irish Places and their Names on Ancestor Network by James Ryan

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! 

Copyright 2021 by Kathleen Sullivan

Best of the Blogs, Week Ending February 6, 2021

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

Donating Artifacts with Inventory and Ancestor Bio on Climbing My Family Tree by Marian B. Wood

Heirlooms FOREVER on Hound on the Hunt by Ellen Thompson-Jennings

Educational Opportunities

Only 15 days until Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh Registration Opens on Genealogy by Paula by Paula Stuart-Warren

GFO Celebrates 75th Anniversary With Virtual Open House on Empty Branches on My Family Tree by Linda Stufflebean (Of special note, Sunday, March 28: Irish Day)

Family History

Tracing Your Ancestors in the Irish Constabulary - Thomas Carroll on Black Raven Genealogy by Dara

Tom Crean - Baptised Before He Was Born? on My Kerry Ancestors by Kay Caball

Methodology

Sharing the level-up challenge on DNASleuth by Ann Raymont

Records and Databases

IrishGenealolgy.ie Adds Rolling Year of Civil Records on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

FamilySearch Family History Library Launches New Webage ON Genea-Musings by Randy Seaver

Research Resources

A Charming Map Collection on Searching for Stories by Mary Kircher Roddy

Wacky Wednesdays: Mug Books - County Histories on Dear Myrtle by Pat Richley-Erickson

Technology

The New MyHeritage Restore Colors Feature on Genealogy Star by James Tanner

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! 

Copyright 2021 by Kathleen Sullivan