Daily Archives: May 21, 2019

Honesty — Danie with an E reflections

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I need to be kinder to myself. I need to cut myself a break when I struggle with fandom or with what someone says something not so lovely. I need to forgive myself for the mistakes I made. I need … Continue reading →

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FindMyPastDNA $65 Father’s Day Sale Ends June 17, 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw on FindMyPastDNA https://www.findmypast.com/ancestry-dna-testing/ is offering a $65 USD ($85 CAD) Father’s Day Sale that ends June 17, 2019. They use LivingDNA to process the kits.

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GEDmatch reverses course — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Law enforcement matching now opt-in only Informed consent is the essential underpinning of ethical DNA testing and results-sharing. All persons who test have the right to make their own individual choices about testing and about the uses to which their … Continue reading →

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9 Surprising Facts About Queen Victoria – FindMyPast

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this earlier today on FindMyPast – 9 Surprising Facts About Queen Victoria: https://blog.findmypast.com/9-surprising-facts-about-queen-victoria-2637609485.html. 1. She Shouldn’t Really Have Been Queen –snip– 2. She Should Have Been Queen Alexandrina –snip– The Examiner, 25 June 1837 Image © THE BRITISH … Continue reading →

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New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of May 20, 2019 – FamilySearch

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this earlier today –New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of May 20, 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/new-free-historical-records-on-familysearch-week-of-may-20-2019/. FamilySearch added new, free, historical records this week from Argentina, Ukraine, and the United States, including Arizona, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. Search these new records and images by … Continue reading →

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MyHeritageDNA Adds Ancestry / Health Option $199; $59 Sale Extended June 2, 2019 for Regular DNA Test

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Updated: May 21, 2019 – changed Regular DNA Test Sale end date to June 2, 2019, per MyHeritageDNA website. I was too busy yesterday dealing with other stuff to look at the major genealogy / DNA blogs I normally visit. … Continue reading →

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How To Get Started With Off-Topic Content — DLamghari

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

BLOGGING OUTSIDE YOUR NICHE Blogging can be a powerful way for you to build your personal brand and increase the visibility of your company within your industry. Ideally, both at the same time. Your end goal, of course, is to … Continue reading →

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Travel as unique as your DNA with 23andMe and Airbnb – 23andMe

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this yesterday on 23andMe – Travel as unique as your DNA with 23andMe and Airbnb – 23andMe: https://blog.23andme.com/ancestry/travel-as-unique-as-your-dna-with-23andme-and-airbnb/. Your DNA offers much more than just insights into your origins, it may help you map out your next travel … Continue reading →