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Genealogy Roundup, October 30

In this week's Roundup: a fascinating sound effects archive, the return of a Baltimore church artifact just in time for its anniversary, a powerful genealogical truth-telling moment in a new book, and more.

Genealogy Roundup, October 2

In this week's Roundup: a 159-year-old grave in Ireland with ties to Tim Walz, the possibility of AI-powered conversations with your ancestors, and more.

Megan Smolenyak2

Megan Smolenyak2 is a real life history detective who loves to solve mysteries. You might have spotted Megan or her handiwork on Top Chef, Who Do You Think You Are?, Finding Your Roots, Faces of America, Good Morning America, the Today Show, The Early Show, CNN, PBS and NPR.

Her news-making discoveries include uncovering Michelle Obama’s family tree, revealing the true story of Annie Moore, the first immigrant through Ellis Island, and tracing Barack Obama’s roots to Moneygall, Ireland. Formerly Chief Family Historian for Ancestry.com, she also founded Unclaimed Persons.

Megan is the author of 6 books, including Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing and Who Do You Think You Are? (companion to the TV series), and conducts forensic research for the Army, BIA, coroners, NCIS and the FBI.

Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing!

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