Daily Archives: May 8, 2019

ChangeDetection Migrated to VisualPing

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I had ChangeDetection account for a long-time; they mentioned it would be migrating to VisualPing at some point – https://upsdownsfamilyhistory.wordpress.com/2017/12/27/change-detection-has-changed/. Got the e-mail notice yesterday that they finally migrated my account: https://visualping.io/changedetection. I originally posted this change was coming back … Continue reading →

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Australian Project Looking for Volunteers

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this online: https://www.zooniverse.org/get-involved It’s an Australian project looking for volunteers. You can find a list of projects – https://www.zooniverse.org/projects (91 projects – don’t know how many are needing volunteers). How to Volunteer First of all, everyone who contributes … Continue reading →

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Tested With Another Company? Upload Your Data For Free! – FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA)

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked the FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA) blog yesterday and did not see this item (dated May 2, 2019) – Tested With Another Company? Upload Your Data For Free!: https://blog.familytreedna.com/transfer-your-dna-data-for-free/. NOTE: If an individual has already done FamilyFinder with FTDNA, you … Continue reading →

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Family History Library to Add Sunday and Longer Monday Hours to Schedule

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on FamilySearch earlier today –Family History Library to Add Sunday and Longer Monday Hours to Schedule: https://media.familysearch.org/family-history-library-to-add-sunday-and-longer-monday-hours-to-schedule/. The FamilySearch Family History Library, one of Salt Lake City’s top attractions and the world’s largest genealogy library, will extend … Continue reading →

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Danish Church and Census Records – FamilySearch

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I found this on FamilySearch this afternoon – Danish Church and Census Records – FamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/danish-records/. Danish records are an excellent resource for family history! While individual situations vary, if you have Danish heritage, it is often possible to extend … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Look-alike Competition – MyHeritage

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I noticed this today on MyHeritage – Mother’s Day Look-alike Competition: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/05/mothers-day-look-alike-competition/. Winner gets a free MyHeritageDNA kit. How many times have you heard people comment about which parent a child takes after? Throughout the ages, people seem to be fascinated … Continue reading →

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Jamey Stegmaier – Featured Vlogger of the Week May 8, 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose Jamey Stegmaier – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowWjmYzhSTC4YZ–ZnaYNw as the Featured Vlogger of the Week May 8, 2019. He has 517 videos on YouTube. I have previously posted about Jamey several times. I read his book: https://www.amazon.com/Crowdfunders-Strategy-Guide-Business-Community/dp/1626564086/ (not an affiliate link). I … Continue reading →

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World War II Ends in Europe May, 1945

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

In remembrance of the end of World War II in Europe, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_of_World_War_II_in_Europe. Depending on where you live as to when the war in Europe ended. The unconditional surrender was signed May 7, 1945 although the ceasefire didn’t take place until … Continue reading →

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FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA) Mother’s Day Sale 2019

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Updated several times May 8, 2019: noticed sale end date is May 13, 2019*, *Mother’s Day Sale ends May 13, 2019. Sale end date is subject to change. noticed I had missed the e-mail yesterday from FTDNA showing the end date; … Continue reading →