Daily Archives: June 5, 2019

Congressional Gold Medal of Honor Is Not the Same Thing as the Medal of Honor

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

There is a big difference between the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_Gold_Medal, usually referred to as the Congressional Gold Medal, and the Medal of Honor – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medal_of_Honor. From the first link (the Gold Medal): Congressional Gold Medal From … Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Nilanjan Chatterjee – 23andMe

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on 23andMe’s blog this afternoon – A Conversation with Nilanjan Chatterjee: https://blog.23andme.com/23andme-research/a-conversation-with-nilanjan-chatterjee/. This week 23andMe is hosting our third annual Genome Research Day, a meeting focused on human genomics research happening in and around the Bay Area. … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Basics Chapter 1: How to Interview Relatives June 5, 2019 – MyHeritage

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on MyHeritage earlier today – Genealogy Basics Chapter 1: How to Interview Relatives June 5, 2019 – MyHeritage: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/06/genealogy-basics-chapter-1-how-to-interview-relatives/ If you’re setting out to learn more about your family’s roots, there’s no doubt that the journey will … Continue reading →

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Getting Health Care Providers Trained — Jen’s life

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

When I sit here and think about the body image blog I wrote, it makes me think about how important it is not only for people to think before they say, but also for medical professionals. 27 more words via Getting … Continue reading →

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Current Father’s Day DNA Sales 2019 Prices – June 5, 2019

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Current January 2019 DNA sales, updated daily or every other day. Continue reading →

Posted in DNA | Tagged 23andMe, BIG Y, Dante Labs, FamilyTree DNA, FindMyPastDNA, Full Genomes, Geno 2.0 Next, Helix, LivingDNA, MyHeritageDNA, TeloYears, Veritas Genetics | 3 Comments

William Tully Brown, USMC Navajo Code Talker, Passes Over — DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

USMC Veteran, William Tully Brown, Navajo Code Talker, wearing his uniform for the last time when he swabbed to provide his DNA for posterity. What a legacy this man leaves, literally from the beginning of his life to the very … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day at Home and in the Cemetery – BillionGraves

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on BillionGraves yesterday – Father’s Day at Home and in the Cemetery: https://blog.billiongraves.com/2019/06/04/10-life-lessons-from-fathers/. Sonora Smart Dodd had a great idea. It was such a good idea that we are still doing it more than 100 years later. In … Continue reading →

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Take a hike; the highlights and lowlights — The Floor is Llama

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Just recently I embarked on a five day trek completing the Salkantay hike to Machu Picchu. Leading up to the hike I had three major things I was nervous about- 1. Am I fit enough? I haven’t done much training… … Continue reading →