Daily Archives: September 5, 2019

African American Soldiers in the Civil War – FamilySearch September 5, 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I noticed this recently on FamilySearch, but it links to an earlier article from August 26, 2019 –African American Soldiers in the Civil War – FamilySearch September 5, 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/african-american-soldiers-civil-war/. Summary African Americans have served in every modern conflict since the Revolutionary War. For … Continue reading →

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Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – September 4, 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw today on Ancestry.com – Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – September 4, 2019: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/recent-collections. Only including updates since my last update post. Only including updates since September 3, 2019 update. New and Updated NEW Pembrokeshire, … Continue reading →

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Do Not Try This at Home: The Worst Blogging “Strategy” Ever — The Art of Blogging

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

A few days ago I received an e-mail from a fellow blogger asking me to take a look at their site. Nothing out of the ordinary so far. Ever since starting The Art of Blogging last year, I receive a … Continue reading →

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Whispers in the Cemetery – The Stones Tell All – FamilySearch September 4, 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I noticed this on FamilySearch today –Whispers in the Cemetery – The Stones Tell All: https://media.familysearch.org/cemetery-headstones-messages-tell-stories/. Original article can be found at https://www.biltmorebeacon.com/news/whispers-in-the-cemetery-the-stones-tell-all/article_553d17e8-c80f-11e9-8491-ef22e2cafabf.html. Summary Karen Marcus was invited to the Old Buncombe County Genealogical Society to give a presentation titled … Continue reading →

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Randy Majors Mapping Web Site Update September 3, 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on Randy Majors website – https://www.randymajors.com/. I believe the latest update was adding City Limits on Google Maps. His website has many genealogical and historical applications, but it has other applications as well. Free Map and … Continue reading →

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MyHeritage LIVE Is Almost Here! – September 5, 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on MyHeritage a little bit ago – MyHeritage LIVE Is Almost Here!: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/09/myheritage-live-is-almost-here/. You will be able to view the events live, be aware they will be using Amsterdam time so adjust accordingly. Check the MyHeritage Live … Continue reading →

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New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of September 4, 2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on FamilySearch – New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 04 September 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/new-free-historical-records-on-familysearch-week-of-4-september-2019/ New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 4 September 2019 FamilySearch added over 3 million Native American census rolls from … Continue reading →