Daily Archives: March 7, 2020

ZuyuanDNA Free Raw Data Transfers + $99 Kits Update – DNA Saturdays March 7, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I noticed this old post when I was looking for something else DNA related. Decided it was time to do an update and make it this week’s DNA Saturdays post. Original post April 2019 – ZuyuanDNA Free Raw Data Transfers … Continue reading →

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Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – March 6, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw today there was an updated list on Ancestry.com – Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – March 6, 2020: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/recent-collections. Only including updates after February 28, 2020. New and Updated   UPDATED Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998 3/6/2020 … Continue reading →

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Genealogical DNA Testing Companies and Current DNA Sales March 7, 2020 Includes Several St. Patrick DNA Sales

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

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

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Who is the most inspirational woman in history? [live poll] – FindMyPast March 3, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

This poll was still live as of an hour ago. The order may change from what’s below as votes determine the women’s order. Found this on FindMyPast today –Who is the most inspirational woman in history? [live poll]: https://www.findmypast.com/blog/community/inspirational-women. I … Continue reading →

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60 Years Ago Today, Elvis Presley Completed His Military Service – MyHeritage March 5, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I noticed this on MyHeritage – 60 Years Ago Today, Elvis Presley Completed His Military Service – MyHeritage March 5, 2020: https://blog.myheritage.com/2020/03/60-years-ago-today-elvis-presley-completed-his-military-service/. I did not include the colorized photos or his draft registration card from the above link, but MyHeritage … Continue reading →

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Make Mayan Chocolate at This Small Chocolate Factory in Cozumel — Just Chasing Rabbits

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

Several years ago, while researching experiences in Cozumel, Mexico, I learned that a small chocolate factory offers tours as well as lessons on how to make authentic Mayan chocolate. With fantastic reviews and ratings, I could not wait to visit … Continue reading →

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USS Seadragon ‘Operation Seadragon’ – YouTube Video Richard Damm

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on YouTube – USS Seadragon ‘Operation Seadragon’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-jzJxzS7E8 (about 26:03 minutes long).  

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SeaBees Happy Belated 78th Birthday March 5, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I have a list of service birthdays and I knew the SeaBees birthday was coming up in early March. I meant to schedule a post for March 5th, but hadn’t scheduled it. When I checked my list a few minutes … Continue reading →

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An update from Kigali! — Library and Archives Canada Blog

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

By Alison Harding-Hlady In February 2020, my colleague Karl-Xavier Thomas and I arrived in Kigali, Rwanda, where we are both guests of the Rwanda Archives and Library Services Authority (RALSA). As we approach the end of our second week in … Continue reading →

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Virginia Middle School Student Earns Honor of Naming NASA’s Next Mars Rover – NASA – Space Saturdays March 7, 2020

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked several days ago, March 4th, and no winner had been announced by NASA on who won naming the Mars Rover. When I checked last night, they announced a winner on March 5th  – Virginia Middle School Student Earns … Continue reading →

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