Georgia Women of Achievement is seeking nominations for 2017 induction into the state’s hall of fame for important female Georgians.
Basic criteria is that a nominee must have been deceased for at least five years, and have done their primary work or contribution to Georgia’s history within the state. They must be significant at the regional, state or national level, not just locally.
More than 80 women previously have been honored by the hall of fame, which was founded in 1992, and videos and information on their lives can be found at georgiawomen.org, as well as the downloadable nomination form and instructions for submission.
The deadline is Aug. 31. For further information, check the site’s frequently asked questions or email boardofselections@gmail.com. The board of selections includes scholars who review applications and choose the three new inductees.
The 2017 induction ceremony will be held in March at Wesleyan College in Macon.
DNA updates
Using DNA testing to get around genealogy brick walls is the theme of two articles in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly June issue. If you are not a member, it’s worth finding and reading.
Familytreedna.com recently revised its Family Finder page, making features you need to pay attention to and use — such as In Common With and Chromosome Browser — more visible. There is a pop-up "help" sign that leads to a great memo about Family Finder that is important to read and keep handy for reference.
Most people who have been tested are still pretty clueless on how to interpret the results. Many people are DNA testing to learn their ethnicity (as advertised on television), while genealogists are joining to find genetic matches and work to overcome brick walls. People always should reply to a DNA email, as each of us has something to help the other.
Ancestry classes
Ancestry.com recently announced new courses offered via Ancestry Academy, its online course library, found under Help on the home page. Included are full-length courses, shorter beginning programs, and some that are DNA-related.
Ancestry is a subscription site well worth joining if you are doing serious genealogy, but there also is a library edition available at your local public library.
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