Moovers and Shakers is a new column at Cow Hampshire.
On at least a monthly basis I'll be listing some of the more interesting articles I'm finding in the blogosphere. Most of the stories will be related to genealogy and history, but I'll be throwing in a few you probably won't expect. Happy reading!
Diabolically Creative. I don't know which is worse–the mad scientist or the monster. In this scenario, Chris Dunham of The Genealogue suggests that it is simpler to create our ancestors, than to search for them. Terry Thornton of Hill Country of Monroe County Mississippi actually follows his instructions.
Happa Days Are Here. Kimberly Powell of About.com describes the development of genomics analysis software, by Stanford University computer scientists, and its potential application in genealogical research. She uses the word “mongrel” to describe her background of ancestors from many countries. I've often said I'm a “Heinz 49-varieties.” Do you have a similar or a different term you use to describe your family's multi-cultural ancestry?
Fish Egg Weather. Miriam at AnceStories: The Stories of My Ancestors never ceases to amaze me with her creative use of words. All we need now is for it to rain cats and dogs.
The British Aren't Coming. J.L. Bell, one of my favorite history “myth-busters” at Boston 1775 talks about a phrase that is historically incorrect.
#$%;-@#:(!. Jasia is a comma, Ken is a question mark, Lori is a dash, Elizabeth is a dash, and Footnote Maven, Jessica, and Becky are semi-colons.
Diggin' Up the Past. The Everton Publishers blog writes about federal archaeologists, digging up remains at Fort Craig New Mexico late last year in order to protect them from grave robbers (and eBayers). Tom MacEntee at Destination: Austin Family, does a nice follow-up story about who was buried there.
Can I Copy It? Denise Olson of Family Matters posted information on how to order a great-priced “copyright status slider” or slide rule from OITP.
Best Blogs. Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings posts a once weekly article, that includes links to the stories he judges as being the most interesting. This is a great way to learn about new genealogy bloggers.
WikiLove? Craig Manson at geneablogie loves Wikipedia (and so do I). See what he has to say about it.
Oh So Blue. Tim Agazio of Genealogy Reviews Online needs some cheese with that whine. He is experiencing blue-blood envy about a public family tree showing a relationship to Jesus, Joseph of Arimathea and The Blessed Bran. I'd be happy to be related to a half-baked muffin.
They're Everywhere. Mike O'Laughlin at Irish Roots Cafe continues his ongoing series, about the Irish in Ireland and throughout the world. Begorrah, his podcasts will keep you especially entertained.
Shiny Buttons. Everything L.H. Crawley writes about at the Virtual Dime Museum is interesting, well researched, and usually includes an unusual photograph or drawing. Her most recent story is indeed a window into war.
The Ping and I. Bill West of West in New England takes a trip to a Family Search Center.
Get The Butterfly Net. Tim Abbott of Walking the Berkshires readies his butterfly net to capture the crazies, err the strange and unusual for his next Carnival-Cabinet of Curiosities.
Mallards and Pizza and Spring, Oh My. Amy Kane of Atlantic Ave, and Margaret Evans Porter of Periodic Pearls, demonstrate that Winter has really left New Hampshire.
Ancestor Envy. John at Transylvanian Dutch poses the question, “Will Genealogists of 2082 care about the 2010 census?” His answer may surprise you.
Until next time, drink milk (or even better milk shakes)!
Janice
