Another month has passed us by, and we’re into the tail end of the year. In this edition of Inspiring Genealogy Blogs we cover: things to know about your AncestryDNA ethnicity update, AncestryDNA kits gbeing deactivated, long-lost lingo, Cyyndis List, Greek surnames, and working out what to include when writing biographies …  and more!

So get comfy, and enjoy some great reads.

As I mention every time, I find that reading blog posts helps me keep up with the latest news, products as well as what’s happening in general in the world of genealogy. And if you happen to already follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and to some extent Google+, you already know that I like to share with you the interesting things I read.

6 Things You Need to Know About the AncestryDNA Ethnicity Update
If you’ve tested you DNA with Ancestry prior to October 2018, you’re probably already aware that Ancestry did a huge update to their ethnicity reports. In this article Kerry from Legacy Family Tree tells us 6 things we need to know about the update. Read the full article …

AncestryDNA Deactivates DNA Test Kits Sold on Amazon by Unauthorized Resellers
No-one wants to pay good money for a DNA kit, only to then have your test results deactivated, so this is important. Mind you it’s not so much an issue in Australia, but for the rest of the world if you buy AncestryDNA kits from anyone on Amazon, make sure you buy it from the company directly, or from an authorised reseller. Read the full article …  

Our long-lost lingo has ‘gone to see a man about a dog’
When Hugh began writing about his childhood in the 1950s, he realised that much of the language Australians once spoke to each other had disappeared, in less than half his lifetime. Have a read and see how many are familiar to you? Read the full article …

The 2 Minute Cyndi’s List Experiment That Helped Me Find My Elusive Ancestor
I’m a huge, huge fan of Cyndi’s List, and this article begins with “If you’re new to genealogy, there’s no denying it, Cyndi’s List is an absolute must!” … to which I would totally agree. But have a read of this article and take the 2 minute experiment for yourself. Read the full article …

The Origin and Meaning of Your Greek Surname
If you’ve got Greek heritage, this is an interesting article which might help you narrow down where you ancestors came from. Read the full article …

Should I write that?
Did you think a genealogist would ever have too much information to use? It can happen, and Devon Noel Lee of the Family History Fanatics tells us about her experience with “too much information” when writing about her mother. She says “time and space don’t allow for the inclusion of everything that has been documented about or by an individual in question.” While this isn’t a new article, it’s a new-to-me article, and it’s a great read for those who are (or are intending to) write stories or biographies about family members. Read the full article …

Happy reading!