Press

Mashable

The genealogy detective exposing family secrets

The Buffalo News

In Seneca Falls, a desperate leap and real-life angel tie in to ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

The Virginian-Pilot

The ‘Happy’ genealogy of Pharrell Williams

The New York Times

First Lady’s Roots Reveal Tangled Legacy

The New York Times

Story of the First Through Ellis Island Is Rewritten [PDF format]

The Costco Connection

Family Tree
Digital Edition [includes video link for ‘Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing’]

Irish America

Calling Up the Ancestors: Genealogist Megan Smolenyak
Digital Edition [Pages 52-54]

The Guardian

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ancestry is as multifaceted as Hamilton

Wall Street Journal

Internet Sleuths on the Hunt for Next of Kin [PDF format]

Washington Post

After 73 years, the remains of a Tuskegee airman lost over Europe may have been found (Capt. Dickson, Lawrence E.)

Irish America Magazine

Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Celtic Roots
Digital Edition [Pages 50 – 52]

Los Angeles Times

At LA County cemetery, unclaimed dead await a final resting place

Philadelphia Inquirer

Haddonfield genealogist helped Army identify remains of airman killed in 1946

The Irish Times

Generation saga: Relatives of Annie Moore traced
See Also: Iconic emigré Annie Moore had roots in North Cork

Deseret News

African-American genealogy: Researchers share stories of joy, fulfillment

Irish America

Stephen Colbert: One Last Report (It’s Genealogical)

Independent.ie

He’s born in the USA – but Bruce’s people are Lilywhites

Independent.ie

Lilywhites invite ‘The Boss’ back to his ancestral home

Irish Times

Joe Biden has links to Louth and Mayo, says US genealogist

BBC

Joe Biden: US Vice President returns to his Irish roots

Newsworks/WHYY

In Philadelphia, finding dignity for bodies left unclaimed

The New York Times

The Curious Mystery of the Sidewalk Tombstone

Cork Evening Echo

Famous Genealogist Visits Cork [PDF format]

Woman’s World Magazine

Help me explore my roots! [PDF format]

Irish America Magazine

Review of “Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing” [PDF format]

New York Times

Storm Jeopardizes Building’s Survival After Two Centuries

National Geographic Traveler Magazine

Genealogy 101: Discover Your Roots

Irish Independent

1,000 Irish died with American army in WWI

The Washington Post

Medal of Honor recipient’s story finally comes to light

Jezebel

How to Avoid Dying Alone With No One to Claim Your Body

Irish Independent

Friends and countrymen, lend me your (jug) ears …

Family Tree Magazine

Heirloom Homecomings

Irish America

Songs for the Ancestors
Digital Edition [Pages Pages 94 – 95]

Kirkus Reviews

History’s mysteries solved by a dogged genealogist

Yahoo News

Brothers’ Amazing Reunion After Nearly 60 Years

National Geographic Traveler Magazine

Return To Your Roots [PDF format]

Hobby Farm Home Magazine

Review of “Rooting Through History” by Samantha Johnson [PDF format]

American Spirit Magazine

Home Again: Returning orphaned heirlooms to their families

The New York Times

Traveling To Find Your Roots

The News-Gazette

Illinois Ancestors: Genealogist offers grants for worthy projects

The Times Tribune

Genealogist helps Lackawanna County find next of kin for unclaimed dead

US Airways Magazine

The Rise of Heritage Travel

The Times of London

Hillary’s family tree traced to the valleys

All of It with Alison Stewart

Tracing Your Family Tree at Home

The New York Times

Via an Island of Hope, a New Home

Irish America

Irish Soldiers in WWI [Pages 54 – 60]

Veja (Brazil)

One Big Family (Click here to view translation)

Amazon

Journey’s Home
Megan gives genealogical advice in the closing chapter of this book.

Travel Pulse

Trend Alert: Is Heritage Travel The Next Big Thing?

Colonial Williamsburg Journal

Modern Genealogy
Digital Edition [Pages 66-73]

The New York Times

A New Verse in the Ballad of Ellis Island’s First Immigrant

NOLA Times-Picayune

Prince’s ties to Louisiana: Ancestry, and a pair of Hurricane Katrina songs

Arrive Magazine

Relatively Speaking

NPR, Morning Edition

DNA Testing Provides Shortcut To Trace Family History

Reader’s Digest

13 Secrets Ancestry Trackers Know About Your Family Tree (That You Don’t)

The Buffalo News

The untold tale of Jim Dyson, the man who named the Buffalo Bills

The Irish Times

Genealogist finds Tim Kaine also has Irish roots in Cork
See Also: Hopeful Kaine’s Irish Roots Cover the Map

History.com

Remembering Annie Moore, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant

Real Simple

5 Questions That’ll Bring You Closer to Your Dad
PDF Format: 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Dad

Kidsville News

What Is It Like To Be A Genealogist?

Parade Magazine

Tips for Tracing Your Family Tree

The Hindu

Genealogy tourism picks up as people set off in search of their roots
PDF Format: Longing, Belonging

Capital Gazette

Our Say: Thoughts upon the long-delayed return of a native son

Organize Your Family History

How They Do It: Megan Smolenyak