Category Archives: Genealogy

Dakar Rally 2021: The Weekend Report – MyHeritage January 10, 2021

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on MyHeritage recently – Dakar Rally 2021: The Weekend Report: https://blog.myheritage.com/2021/01/dakar-rally-2021-the-weekend-report/. Longer article, but I shared the opening paragraphs. If you have an interest in racing events, may be worth checking out. Includes a video and photos. By … Continue reading →

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FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA) Purchased by myDNA – DNA Saturdays January 9, 2021

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I wanted to thank The DNA Geek for this post – Can The Other Guys Say That?. In her post, she mentions FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA) was purchased by an Australian pharmacogenetics (https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/genomicresearch/pharmacogenomics/) company – myDNA: https://www.mydna.life/. Dr. Larkin makes some great … Continue reading →

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New Updates from The MyHeritage Team at Dakar 2021 – MyHeritage January 8, 2021

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on MyHeritage recently – Trailblazing in the Arabian Desert: MyHeritage Sponsors Team Competing in 2021 Dakar Rally: https://blog.myheritage.com/2021/01/new-updates-from-the-myheritage-team-at-dakar-2021/. Longer article, but I shared the opening paragraphs. If you have an interest in racing events, may be worth checking out. … Continue reading →

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Things to Do in Brazil to Discover Your Heritage – FamilySearch January 8, 2021

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on FamilySearch recently – Things to Do in Brazil to Discover Your Heritage: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/things-to-do-in-brazil-heritage/. Article is longer, but here are some details. If you have Brazilian ancestry or love Brazil, worth checking out. I included the section … Continue reading →

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Current DNA Sales January 9, 2021

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

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

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The Genealogist Adds 55,000 New Headstone Records – January 8, 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this today on the Genealogist website: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/. More information can be found in this link: https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2021/headstones-and-church-memorial-plaques-are-a-fantastic-resource-for-family-historians-1370/ which is dated January 8, 2021. This release expands our Headstone Collection with over 55,000 new records. These are great for finding … Continue reading →

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Brannan Family: Helping Others in Their Adoption Journey — Gulf Coast Mom

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

We received an amazing Christmas present and now we want to bless others… First, let me catch you up. I WON a national contest presented by Wahl Grooming called ‘Most Talented Beard in America.’ The prize is the title of Wahl … Continue reading →

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Where Is Moana From? Discover the Real Heritage of Disney’s Latest Princess – FamilySearch January 8, 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this on FamilySearch today – Where Is Moana From? Discover the Real Heritage of Disney’s Latest Princess: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/where-is-moana-from/. Longer article, but here’s a brief synopsis. January 8, 2021 by Jessica Grimaud Since its release in 2016, Disney’s ground-breaking movie Moana has … Continue reading →

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We’re back with new and exclusive school registers – FindMyPast Fridays January 8, 2021

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked last night and saw it posted. It usually shows up Thursday or Friday at  https://www.findmypast.com/blog/new.  I shortened it a fair amount and highlighted the different topics covered. Here’s the direct link – We’re back with new and exclusive … Continue reading →

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(US-WA) Litigation To Stop Plan Moving Pacific NW National Archives (IAJGS Public Records Access Alert) – January 6, 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I saw this last night, but wasn’t sure when it posted on e-mail sent out yesterday by IAJGS – (US-WA) Litigation To Stop Plan Moving Pacific NW National Archives (IAJGS Public Records Access Alert): . IAJGS Public Records Access Alert … Continue reading →

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