The Chiddicks Observer 10th Edition
It's the beginning of another fantastic Family History Week, everyone! What exciting research plans do you have lined up? Even better, are you currently working on any new and exciting writing projects? If so, I'd love to hear all about them—feel free to share!
So, let’s see what I have discovered on Substack this week!
Over the past few weeks, I’ve engaged with AI more than ever—through reading, writing, and hands-on experimentation. I’ve quickly transitioned from a cautious observer to a full-fledged AI beginner. Sometimes, the best way to learn and build confidence is to dive straight into the deep end and see whether you sink or swim! So I was absolutely delighted to read Kirsi Dahl experiment with AI this week, as a novice, this was a really eye opening article. I love the way Kirsi really did a deep dive into the expereiment and what was very revealing in the summary was about their own self promotion. Highly recommended.
I am always rather jealous when I read stories about others who have discovered their ancestors who have spread their wings to seek pastures new. The Chiddicks family were never adventurers! Read Jane Chapman tales of her husband’s overseas ancestors.
The most riveting read on Substack! Trust me, I absolutely love this series from Jane Chapman about the Murder of Mary Young, it’s good enough for a Netflix series! Is there time for one more twist? Of course there is……………
Coming from a family of men who worked and navigated the rivers here in England I have been really captivated by this story from Lori Olson White . At times it almost feels like there are two rivers, Mark Twain’s tranquil and meandering river that’s always depicted in the films and images we see, then there is the reality of the Mississippi that George faced, which was at times a monster. Brave men indeed.
Just when you think you know a little bit, along comes another post packed full of so much great stuff from Barbara at Projectkin I recommend a read to learn all about recommendations - pun intended - and a whole lot more!
How to breakdown your genealogy journey into bitsezie achievable “bites'“. Great post from Carole McCulloch which helps you to take a more reasoned approach to your research. Great read for all levels of experience.
I always like to finish with a mystery…………..Could Sarah Bowdy and Sarah Devotaire be the same woman? In the final part of Sadie Nelson wonderful ‘Trust Nobody’ series do we have an answer? The only way to find out will be of course to read the conclusion………..
That’s it for another fast and furious round up of all the posts that have caught my eye recently. Like all good things there are just so many great posts that I just can’t mention you all!! See you all next time……….
So kind of you to mention me, Paul… I tend to think of those articles for Mission:Genealogy.org as a little community give-back. What you’re practicing here is another form of give back— and of recommendation. I’d missed Sadie’s piece! Thank you. ☺️
Oooh, a double mention this week. Thank you, Paul ☺️