Calling at the Newberry

Posted on December 15, 2014 by debbiemieszala

A fellow genealogist from another part of the country recently asked about the Newberry Library in Chicago. They wanted to know what it was like, and if it was a really cool place to do research. Oh, yes. There is something soothing about walking up marble steps worn with the footsteps of generations of people seeking knowledge. Continue reading →

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AncestryDNA: Fishing in Another Pond

Posted on December 14, 2014 by debbiemieszala

I’ve heard many times that when doing DNA testing for genealogy it is best to fish in all DNA ponds. Continue reading →

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Reading List: The Girls Who Went Away: The Hidden History of Women Who Surrendered Children for Adoption in the Decades Before Roe v. Wade

Posted on December 4, 2014 by debbiemieszala

I’ve lent it several times, but my book’s lending days are over. It takes a long time for it to come back home. The Girls Who Went Away is powerful enough to linger with its readers. Continue reading →

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The Missing Post, and $69 DNA kits

Posted on December 1, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Yep. It’s missing. Instead of correcting my latest post, I’m writing a new one. Continue reading →

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Illinois Adoption Act Changes for 2015

Posted on November 30, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Changes are coming to the Illinois Adoption Act. The changes go into effect on 1 January 2015. Several changes impact those who were party to an adoption, or their family members.  Continue reading →

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Ancestry DNA Sale

Posted on November 25, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Ancestry has announced a sale on their DNA test kits, gift subscriptions, and Family Tree Maker software. The sale starts on Black Friday and ends on Cyber Monday.

UPDATE 12.14.14: The 10% off sale on DNA kits has been extended to 12.26.14. 10% off AncestryDNA ($89). 12/2-12/26

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Family Tree DNA Sale

Posted on November 25, 2014 by debbiemieszala

Genealogy bloggers have announced a holiday sale at Family Tree DNA! Continue reading →

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