GeneaBloggers

[Note: this is a regular feature of GeneaBloggers which highlights new genealogy and family history-related blogs as well as those recently discovered by members of GeneaBloggers. Use the Suggest A Geneablog! link in the menu bar to pass along information on new blogs.]

There are 15 newly-discovered genealogy and family-history related blogs that we’ve located this week for a total of 860 genealogy blogs on our list! Remember to try and help out these new blogs by:

- using the Follow feature if the blog is hosted on Blogger
- adding them to your blog reader
- adding a comment on their blog saying “hi” and “welcome”

Here are this week’s new listings:

Brophy’s Irish Genealogy Blog
http://www.brophygen1.com/
Blog type: Irish genealogy

Irish genealogy and family history.

Brown / Wheeler Family History
http://brownwheelerfamilyhistory.posterous.com/
Blog type: Individual family history

I have been researching our family history for the past 50 years as time has permitted, and did publish one limited edition book on the occasion of my first cousin, once removed, Sanford Dewitt Fancher’s, 90th birthday.

Now that I am retired, I am putting a lot of effort into my research and hope to one day publish the entirety of the Brown / Wheeler family history.

I am hopeful others in our family will be able to assist with stories, photographs and, best of all, a solid interest in the part our ancestors have played in the formation of our wonderful country.

Geneapprentice
http://geneapprentice.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Genealogy education

Sounds like “Genie Apprentice.” Not quite that cool – but almost. I set up this blog to share what I learn as I work towards my certificate from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. I will also post some interesting findings in my own family tree, as I’m probably related to at least one person that will read this.

Genealogy Pit Stop Blog
http://genealogypitstop.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Appalachian genealogy, Midwest genealogy, Ohio genealogy, Pennsylvania genealogy, West Virginia genealogy

A blog to house new and uncatagorized additions to the sister website http://www.genealogypitstop.com and to share genealogical data on Hancock County, WV; Columbiana County, OH and Beaver County, PA.

Halls of Bristol County
http://www.hallsofbristolcounty.com/
Blog types: Individual family history, Massachusetts genealogy, New England genealogy

The purpose of the blog is to reveal the descendants of George Hall (1603-1669) of Taunton, Bristol County, MA. George arrived w/ wife Mary in 1639 from Devonshire. An exact DNA match has recently been found that connects two of the George Hall lines, resolving a centuries old dispute that originated from faulty research that resulted in the confusion of the George Hall family and the Edward Hall family of Rehoboth. Emphasis is on strong, documented paper trails and DNA backup.

In Deeds
http://indeeds.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Research blogs

Although the term “deeds” is used, this blog is designed to cover “land records, including deeds, mortgages, leases, liens, contracts, powers of attorney, releases, notices of action, judgments and decrees,” as stated in this website.

An article by William Dollarhide entitled “Retracing the Trails of Your Ancestors Using Deed Records,” explains the “Why” of “Why Find Deeds?”.

Many deeds are recorded at the county level; according to this source, deeds were recorded at a central location as mandated by law. That same source also lists some of the steps used to research deeds.

It’s All Relative
http://livinginthepastlane.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Individual family history

Whether your family history research takes you to Chicago or Chattanooga, you’ll look at birth, marriage, and death certificates, naturalization documents, census records, city directories, maps, obituaries, even church histories. Let’s chat about the many genealogical resources available, where to find them, and the methodology needed for a rewarding outcome.

Despite 20+ years of experience in family history research, I still consider myself a novice. New resources are made available everyday. Technology is ever improving. The purpose of my blog is two-fold; first and foremost it keeps my own research on track, forcing me to systematically work through every lead for each of my ancestors one at a time. Second it gives me an opportunity to share the interesting research methodology, resources, and records I uncover along the way.

McKinney Public Library Genealogy Blog
http://mckinneylibrarygenealogy.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Genealogy library blog

Beginning in January 2010 this blog will feature weekly posts about the genealogy collection or programs at the Roy and Helen Hall Memorial Library located at 101 E. Hunt Street in McKinney, TX. I will highlight new or interesting items in the collection, search tips, and other information I think might be of interest to researchers.

Notes That Matter – Mary’s “Home On The Range” In Salina, Kansas
http://historical-matters.com/blog/
Blog type: Genealogy education blog, Kansas genealogy, Midwest genealogy

Howdy! Welcome to my “home on the range” where buffalo still roam and antelope play, but the deer are a major road hazard. And I’ve been told that Kansas has more sunny days than anywhere else in the country.

Mostly this blog is about genealogy in the USA. Here you will find some Kansas genealogy, my personal genealogical searches, and news about the Heartland Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists. I’ll post information about the Christian Motorcyclists Association, chapter 363, McPherson, KS now and again. And you’ll probably read about the antics of the menagerie that visit my bird feeders outside my office window.

So drop by once in a while, pull up a rocker and sit a spell. And maybe we’ll learn something from each other.

Swedish Thoughts
http://swedenroots.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Swedish genealogy

Thank you for visiting my blog. I am going to write about genealogy, recipes, show old photographs, info about emigrants from Sweden and much moooore… My website: www.swedenroots.se Tack för att du besöker min blogg. Jag ska skriva om släktforskning, recept, visa gamla fotografier, info om emigranter från Sverige och mycke´ meeer … Min hemsida: www.swedenroots.se

Them Medfords and Other Mountain Folks
http://themmedfords.wordpress.com/
Blog type: Appalachian genealogy, Individual family history, North Carolina genealogy

My freshmen year at East Carolina University I took a class called Marriage and Family Relations that required me to research my family history and well…the rest is history. I’ve been addicted ever since. I hope that through this blog I will inspire other people, young and old, to take an interest in their family’s history and preserve information that future generations can cherish.

The Robertson/Kubberness Connection
http://therobertsonkubbernessconnection.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Individual family history

I have been doing genealogy for 28 years. My Great Aunt Ella introduced me to this fancinating adventure when I was a teenager and boy did I get hooked. She inspired me and taught me the importance of my roots and where I came from.

Tony’s Genealogy Blog at the Schaumburg Township District Library
http://genealogywithtony.wordpress.com/
Blog type: Genealogy library blog, Illinois genealogy

I am the Genealogy Coordinator for the Schaumburg Township District Library that is located in Schaumburg, Illinois. We are a public library in the Northwest Suburbs outside of the city of Chicago, Illinois.

This is my first time blogging to such an extent. I plan on learning as much as I can about WordPress and their methods so this blog will be meaningfully presented and offering good amounts of information. WordPress offers much and I plan on learning this process over time.

Ulster Heritage Magazine
http://uhblog.ulsterheritage.com/
Blog type: Irish genealogy, Scottish genealogy

Welcome and Failte to the UlsterHeritage Blog. UlsterHeritage is the work of Barry McCain and Jim McKane, two men of Ulster ancestry. Barry’s people left county Antrim circa 1720 and Jim’s left northern Tyrone in the 1830s. The two men were early participants in the Ulster Heritage DNA Project and discovered they were cousins and they successful located a branch of their family that remained behind in Ulster. Both men are available for seminars and speaking engagements and their contact data is available from the links. Barry lives in Oxford, Mississippi and is one of the well known Mississippi McCains and Jim lives in Ontario, Canada, is a noted Moose hunter and kinsmen to the also well known New Brunswick McCains. Enjoy your visit here, come back often, and feel free to contact us with your suggestions and comments.

Utah Deaf Genealogical Association
http://utdeafgen.blogspot.com/
Blog type: Genealogy society blog

Well, way back in late fall 1999 or early 2000, a lady by the name of Dulane Woodhouse went to meet with the DeafZone leaders at the Family History Library.

The Deaf Zone had just been established with Elder and Sister Hatch. (mind you, all the full time senior missionaries are referred to as Elder and Sister, never by first name, to this day.) These missionaries had to learn ASL in a big hurry.

The first workshop started with only 30 attendees, 3 mornings one week in June 2000. That was it. Plus a small banquet at the end.

Then the next one in June 2002, it had 50 attendees, all 3 days.

June 2004 had grown to 90 attendees including a few non-LDS who heard about it through word of mouth. The keynote speaker was Dr. Tom Jones of Gallaudet University, who is editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly (he is still the editor.) Classes whole 5 days. The side event was Thursday evening when some of the attendees took advantage of viewing the actual remains from SS Titanic on display across the street from where the workshop week was held.

June 2006, grew to 130+ attendees, full week of 5 days. Keynote speaker was Amy Johnson Crow, CG of Bucyrus, Ohio. She’s mother of a deaf boy attending Ohio School for the Deaf. She spoke about the rich information found in the old deaf school records dating back to the earliest time, predating the censuses and more.

© 2010, copyright Thomas MacEntee

New Genealogy Blogs 23 January 2010