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

Don't Forget the Brigham Young University Family History Library YouTube Channel on Genealogy's Star by James Tanner

Workshops on County Wicklow Family History Webinars 2022 on Ancestor Network by James Ryan

Family History

A case of mistaken identity on Vita Brevis  by Angela Napolitano

Irish in America

Forgotten Patriot: Paddy Owen and the 69th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment - Part Two on Irish in the American Civil War by Aled Jones

Records and Databases

Massachusetts: Catholic Cemetery Association Records, 1833-1940: new cemeteries
on American Ancestors Database News by Chloe Jones

Find a Grave changes policy for memorials of the recently deceased on Genealogy a la carte by Gail Dever

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

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

Findmypast and The National Archives unveil the 1921 Census of England and Wales for the very first time on Genea-Musings by Randy Seaver

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

What I did on my Christmas Vacation (It was working on my Research Trip Prep) on Irish Family Roots by Donna Moughty

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

Church of Ireland parish registers list updated with details of materials accessioned during the last two years on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Archdiocese of Boston: new searchable records from Ashland, Arlington and Franklin on American Ancestors Database News by Molly Rogers

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 January 1, 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

Half price New Year's Sale on Ancestry.com 6 month memberships on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

The HSE has suspended all online ordering via Certificates.ie on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Methodology

Ellis Island: How to Research Ancestors Who Passed Through the Gateway to Freedom on My Heritage Blog by Talya

Records and Databases

Final 2021 update from Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Early plans to digitise Irish Land Commission records announced on Irish Genealogy News by Claire Santry

Research Resources

Railway Children - Clinton and Judge on A Silver Voice From Ireland 

Big 1950 Census News for NARA! on Illinois State Genealogy Society Blog

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 Blog, Week Ending December 25, 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. Compiled by Kathleen Sullivan

Culture Context & Background

American Nations: A History of the Eleven Rival Regional Cultures of North America: Book Review on Empty Branches on the Family Tree by Linda Stufflebean

Current Issues

Christmas Tree/Family Tree on Leaves & Branches Genealogy, Research & Family History by Colleen G. Brown Pasquale

Organizing

When the Ancestor Trail Leads to a New Locale, Take Your Research Plan With You! on Empty Branches on the Family Tree by Linda Stufflebean

Research Resources

Surprising Free Finds From Google Books on Fortify Your Family Tree by DiAnn Iamarino

Registry of Deeds Index Project doubles entries in Townland Index 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 2021 by Kathleen Sullivan