Daily Archives: March 8, 2019

Down to the Wire Kickstarter Campaign for Final Unlocked Stretch Goal

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Disclosure: I have pledged to this campaign for a modest amount. I am taking no position on if the addition of the glow set stretch goal although I think more choices are usually a good thing. I probably won’t go … Continue reading →

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Monument Of Native American Hero ‘Crazy Horse’ Slowly Takes Shape In South Dakota

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I ran across this recently on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Intertribal-Cultures-225221884237809/ (have to scroll down a bit to find the post) which links to Monument Of Native American Hero ‘Crazy Horse’ Slowly Takes Shape In South Dakota: http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2016/10/monument-of-native-american-hero-crazy.html. Here’s a YouTube video: One family’s … Continue reading →

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Polish Submarine Orzel Lost in World War II – YouTube

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I came across the Polish submarine Orzel indirectly on Facebook. It was mentioned in a post about a British sub wreck, HMS Narwhal – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Narwhal_(N45), that was found while looking for the Orzel: Found 77 years on.. icy tomb of … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Association (MHA)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

If you or a loved one have mental health issues, then the Mental Health Association (MHA) – http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ may be able to help. They are one of several organizations available to help people who have mental health issues. Who We Are: … Continue reading →

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In Support of StoneMaier Games

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I am writing this post in support of StoneMaier Games – https://stonemaiergames.com/. Specifically, in response to some comments made on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StonemaierGames/posts/. I previously mentioned the company in several posts: Stonemaier Games Kickstarter Lessons; Crowdfunding – What Is … Continue reading →

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A Little Belgian Girl – Featured Blogger of the Week – March 8, 2019

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose A Little Belgian Girl as the Featured Blogger of the Week for March 8, 2019: https://alittlebelgiangirl.wordpress.com/. The quote she uses on her blog drew my attention: Not all who Wander are Lost I am a Lord of the … Continue reading →

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MyHeritage DNA Quest Initiative Next Phase March 2019

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

In scrolling through MyHeritage‘s blog yesterday, I saw the following post: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/03/dna-quest-initiative-is-extended/. I blogged about the original initiative in March 2018: MyHeritage Giving Away 15,000 DNA Kits to Adoptees. The primary goal is to help adoptees who have not tested … Continue reading →

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FindMyPast Fridays – March 8, 2019

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

They put it up yesterday – https://blog.findmypast.com/findmypast-friday-2630940179.html. There are more than 7 million new records and newspaper articles available to search this Findmypast Friday, including; Scotland, Dundee & Forfarshire (Angus) Hearth Tax 1691 Did you have Scottish ancestors from Dundee … Continue reading →

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