One of my favorites. I think of certain genealogists I know: Michael Shermer, Why People Believe Weird Things.
What to Share, and How
Originally shared by Tony Proctor
What to Share, and How
The subject of public family trees frequently does the rounds. In this post, I want to examine what people would like to share — software permitting — and the functional requirements of that sharing.
https://parallax-viewpoint.blogspot.com/2014/03/what-to-share-and-how.html
Hiding the Truth
I wish I could convince some of my genealogy buddies about this simple fact: “If you are concerned about the accuracy of genealogical information posted online, you certainly will not improve the problem by hiding the truth!”
Another take on the Gregory Clark book
Another take on the Gregory Clark book. This one adds the helpful information that the ways to tell are (a) doctors per thousand with your surname, and (b) average age at death of people with your surname.
Now I just need to find those databases.
- Kai Ryssdal. “Will you get rich? Your last name may tell you.” Marketplace <marketplace.org>, May 24, 2014.
Proving a descent from King David?
Proving a descent from King David?