Friday, 9 June 2017

High Fives - June 9, 2017




Genealogy Beyond the Internet
~by Emma Maxwell at The Scottish Genealogy Blog
What a deal!


Searching for Lost Family: These Heartbreaking Ads by Former Slaves Are a Vital Genealogy Resource
~by Jodi Bash? at Family History Daily
It is a little annoying navigating between the ads and it is not quick to find the link to the actual database website (right under the list of tags), but it seems a worthwhile project which is why it still gets a high five from me. They don't seem to respond to comments.


Courtown Callaghans Revisited
~by Pauleen Cass at Family History Across the Seas
Pauleen discusses the trials and tribulations of researching in Ireland.


Buried in Fingal
~by Dara at Black Raven Genealogy
Dara is hoping to find answers in a new resource.


Historic Rookwood Mortuary Station, Sydney, Opens to The Public
~by Cassie Mercer at Inside History Magazine
I’ve never heard of such a thing!  I love the church-y look of it and I would go to Sydney just to see that. 


The Ill-fated Trench Raiders
~by Frank Gogos for Legion Magazine
Story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the Battle of the Somme, 1916


Hush Hush Heroes (Part 2)
~by Sharon Adams at Legion Magazine
Canadian Spies of WWII. You can read Part 1 here.




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  1. Dara 9 June 2017 at 10:48

    Thanks Dianne, I appreciate the shout-out.

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    1. Dianne Nolin9 June 2017 at 12:24

      I enjoyed reading your post. I too hope other parishes follow!

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