Daily Archives: November 26, 2019

What’s in a French Surname? – MyHeritage November 24, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this recently on MyHeritage – What’s in a French Surname? – MyHeritage November 24, 2019: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/11/whats-in-a-french-surname/. by Talya November 24, 2019 Family History MyHeritage recently added an important collection of historical records from France, opening new horizons for … Continue reading →

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Boot Hill Museum, Dodge City – Kansas Tuesdays November 26, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

As I continue my westward trek across Kansas this week, I started moving south as I zigzag through the state. I saw Wakeeney in Trego County and went looking for what’s to see or do in the area. I came … Continue reading →

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Adoptees’ birth info becoming easier to access – FamilySearch November 26, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this earlier today on FamilySearch – Adoptees’ birth info becoming easier to access: https://media.familysearch.org/adoptees-birth-info-becoming-easier-to-access/ Summary November 26, 2019 Here’s some very topical good news — barely days old — for adopted people trying to trace their families. Adoptees … Continue reading →

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Genealogical DNA Testing Companies and Current DNA Sales November 26, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

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

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Mayflower Family Gravestones — BillionGraves Blog – Tombstones Tuesdays November 26, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Mayflower family gravestones help tell the story of the 102 passengers who set sail for America in 1620 with hopes of a better life and a place where they and their children could worship in peace. It was a harrowing … Continue reading →

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New Bundle of Holding – Indie Cornucopia 7 – November 26, 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw the new bundle recently on Bundle of Holding – Indie Cornucopia 7. This time the charity is to support someone in the gaming world who suffered a stroke (see more information below). Link to be added to Gaming … Continue reading →

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New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 25 November 2019

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on FamilySearch – New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 25 November 2019: https://media.familysearch.org/new-free-historical-records-on-familysearch-week-of-25-november-2019/ New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 25 November 2019 This week, 8 million historical newspaper obituaries (1815-2011) from U.S. Genealogy Bank were … Continue reading →

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Hall of Cryptids: Behind The Thyla-Scenes – YouTube Video

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

Went looking for this on YouTube – Hall of Cryptids: Behind The Thyla-Scenes – YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNeRbcDvuD0 (around 2:04 minutes long). Seems WordPress was hungry and ate my earlier YouTube video (it appears WordPress thinks cryptids are tasty) by this … Continue reading →

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Free Courses for Genealogy Research Success — Dusty Roots & Forgotten Treasures

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

I love free opportunities. These are two great free learning resources I am taking advantage of today. via Free Courses for Genealogy Research Success — Dusty Roots & Forgotten Treasures

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Basic Turkey Brine — Mississippi Delta Hospitality

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Wichita Genealogist

This basic turkey brine recipe is a chefs dream! It’s easy, delicious, and always assures your turkey will be juicy and flavorful when the big day comes.Every year, for as long as I can remember, this is the brine we … Continue reading →

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