I just received the complete text of the issue of which I listed the tentative line-up at the start of the month. It's almost as advertized — Diahan Southard is now credited as the author of DNA & Genealogy: How Much Testing Do We Really Need? with a corrected summary. I've added a few additional comments.
The Value of Gossip
Robbie Gorr looks at five ways to find family tales told over the back fence
25 Places Where Your Family’s Facts May Hide
George G. Morgan suggested sources for where you may find hidden clues include at least a couple you may not have thought about.
Advertising Trade Cards from the 1880s
Stephen L. W. Greene looks at the once-popular advertising method often collected by our ancestors. Is this true beyond the US?
“A Temporary Colony”: British Florida, 1763-1784
David A. Norris shows us where to find the records for those who settled in Florida before joining the United States ... an interesting and overlooked period of British colonial and US history.
The Importance of Being Frank If You Can’t Be Earnest
Sue Lisk looks at possible reasons for how our ancestors got their names. A romp through how names were chosen and changed with examples from her family history.
Death Records…Let’s Look Beyond the “Usual!”
Diane L. Richard goes beyond the usual resources used to document the death of an ancestor
Sororities and Genealogy
Leslie Michele Derrough looks at the importance of sororities in the lives of our ancestors
DNA & Genealogy: How Much Testing Do We Really Need?
Diahan Southard looks at full sequencing of DNA code and whether it’s really necessary. She summarizes the positions for and against more complete sequencing and comes down on the side if more,
Advice From the Pros: Track Your Speaking Engagements with Trello
Lisa A. Alzo shares how to use a free tool to manage your speaking calendar
The Back Page: Don't Be Afraid to Stumble
Dave Obee says a stumble can be a step forward when doing family history research - serendipity.
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