Category Archives: History

SeaBees 79th Birthday March 5, 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I knew today was the official SeaBees birthday. I grew up in a city with one of the few remaining SeaBee bases still around in the U. S. I saw this posted on Museum of Military History website https://www.museumofmilitaryhistory.com/event/seabee-birthday/2021-03-05/. There … Continue reading →

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Thousands of brand new parish records now online – FindMyPast Fridays March 5, 2021

Posted on March 5, 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 – Thousands of brand new parish records … Continue reading →

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Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – 4 March 2021

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked recently and saw new updates – Ancestry.com – Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – March 4, 2021: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/recent-collections. Only including updates after 26 February, 2021. I try to check every day or two since they can … Continue reading →

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Nerd of the Rings – Featured Vlogger of the Week – March 3, 2021

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose Nerd of the Rings: https://www.youtube.com/NerdoftheRings as this week’s Featured Vlogger of the Week.  The YouTube channel has181K Subscribers;  82 videos; Joined Jan 14, 2020;11,240,136 views  About page: https://www.youtube.com/NerdoftheRings/about Description:  Sharing a passion for all things Tolkien! On Nerd of the … Continue reading →

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Old Depot Museum, Ottawa – Kansas Tuesdays March 2, 2021

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose to look in Franklin County, Kansas for this week’s Kansas Tuesdays post. I went with the Old Depot Museum, Ottawa – https://www.olddepotmuseum.org/. It may have restrictions due to COVID-19. Run by the Franklin County Historical Society. When I … Continue reading →

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Bonds House Museum, Mantachie – Mississippi Mondays March 1, 2021

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I decided to look around Mantachie, Itawamba County, Mississippi for this week’s Mississippi Mondays post.  Found Bonds House Museum in Mantachie – https://www.itawambahistory.org/bondshouse.html. Not sure how much I will find. Check for COVID-19 restrictions before scheduling a visit. Also ask … Continue reading →

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Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – 26 February 2021

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I checked recently and saw new updates – Ancestry.com – Recently Added and Updated Collections on Ancestry – 26 February, 2021: https://www.ancestry.com/cs/recent-collections. Only including updates after 18 February, 2021. I try to check every day or two since they can … Continue reading →

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Millions of new and exclusive burial records – FindMyPast Fridays February 26, 2021

Posted on February 26, 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 – Millions of new and exclusive burial … Continue reading →

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SpaceX – Featured Vlogger of the Week – February 24, 2021

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose SpaceX: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceX/ as this week’s Featured Vlogger of the Week.  The YouTube channel has 5.36M Subscribers;  311 videos; Joined Jul 30, 2008;494,668,375 views  About page: https://www.youtube.com/c/SpaceX/about Description:  SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. … Continue reading →

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Johnson County Museum of History, Shawnee – Kansas Tuesdays February 23, 2021

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Wichita Genealogist

I chose to look in Johnson County, Kansas for this week’s Kansas Tuesdays post. I went with the Johnson County Museum of History, Shawnee – https://www.jcprd.com/327/Arts-Heritage-Center. It may have restrictions due to COVID-19. Also known as Johnson County Arts and … Continue reading →

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