The Genealogy Guys Podcast & Genealogy Connection
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The Guys have resolved the high-pitched sound problem and have replaced the six affected episodes (GGP 359, 360, 351 & GC 52, 53, 54) with clean ones. Read more at our blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/2019/05/6-previous-episodes-re-released-with.html.
Winners of the Unsung Heroes Awards for 2Q2019 will be announced on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree in Burbank. A special presentation will be made at 1:30 PM in the convention center lobby, followed by the remainder in the Exhibit Hall at the Flip-Pal/Vivid-Pix booth.
The launch of the new Facebook group page, The Genealogy Squad, took place on May 6, 2019. Membership has topped 11,800 in just three weeks and is still growing fast. The principals are Blaine T. Bettinger, Cyndi Ingle, George G. Morgan, and Drew Smith. You can join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/genealogysquad.
News You Can Use and Share
MyHeritage announced the launch of the MyHeritage DNA Health+Ancestry test on May 20, 2019. It includes dozens of personalized and easy-to-understand health reports in addition to the ethnicity results, a chromosome browser, and matching with others in their database. A new kit is $199; an upgrade to your existing DNA kit is $120. Read their announcement at http://blog.genealogyguys.com/search/label/MyHeritage%20Health%20%26%20Ancestry%20Test and learn more at their website.
Ancestry announced that it has surpassed 15 million members in its DNA network.
Findmypast has announced the launch of ancestor sharing for users with family trees online. This is an optional feature.
Findmypast has released Queensland Soldier Portraits (1914-1918), and has announced the launch of over 114 million new birth, christening, marriage, death, and burial records covering 20 European nations (1502-1960).
FamilySearch celebrates 20 years online.
Drew recaps some major record additions at FamilySearch.
Blaine T. Bettinger
This week’s discussion between Blaine and Drew focuses on the researcher's problem of confirmation bias, and how it can affect both DNA-based research and traditional genealogical research.
Cyndi Ingle
Cyndi Ingle’s “Cyndi Says” segment highlights web resources about archives. She provides links to:
Our Listeners Talk to Us
Florence wrote to Vivid-Pix to share her delight with the new software. John asks about maintaining a source database in MS Word, in Evidentia, or in EndNote. The Guys ask our listeners for their feedback. Tom and his wife are headed to Washington, DC, in May 2020 and plan to research at NARA. The Guys provide some advice but also ask listeners to share their recommendations for a successful research trip.Thank you to our Patreon supporters! You can also tell your friends or your society about our free podcasts.
Visit The Genealogy Guys Blog at http://blog.genealogyguys.com for more news and interesting ideas for your genealogy.
Genealogy Connection #045 - Randy Whited, Speaker and Volunteer
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #347
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #346
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #345
Genealogy Connection #044 - Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, Speaker
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #344
Genealogy Connection #043 - Timothy Pinnick, Speaker, Writer, and Bookseller
The Genealogy Guys #343
Genealogy Connection #042 - Brooke Schreier Ganz, Founder and President of Reclaim the Records
The Genealogy Guys #342
Genealogy Connection #041 - James M. Beidler, Speaker and Writer
The Genealogy Guys #341
Genealogy Connection #040 - Stacey Adger, OGS Officer
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #340 - 2018 March 16
Genealogy Connection #039 - Polly FitzGerald Kimmitt, Researcher
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #339 - 2018 February 22
Genealogy Connection #038 - Eric Wells, Education Coordinator for The NextGen Genealogy Network
Genealogy Connection #037 - Michael J. Leclerc, Speaker, Writer, and Researcher
The Genealogy Guys Podcast #338 - 2018 January 28
Genealogy Connection #036 - Angie Bush, Genetic Genealogist
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