Identifying the Mystery Man in My Baby Photo
His tidy script notes that it was the "American caretaker, Belleau Woods Cemetery, France" and the slide shows this man bending over to chat with 18-month-old me.
Genealogy Roundup, April 29
In this week’s roundup, new research milestone, a unique Ancestry.com partnership, kind words for my Annie Moore book, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 22
In this week’s roundup, Prince's fascinating roots, a guide to researching Catholic nuns, Irish census records coming online soon, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 15
In this week’s roundup, a nostalgic look at the Ellis Island database, Irish dancers inspired by Annie Moore, a new research tool from the Library of Virginia, Idris Elba’s surprising DNA journey, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 8
In this week’s roundup, cutting-edge DNA science meets ancient manuscripts, a WWII hero accounted for, a helpful guide for Irish genealogy research, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 1
In this week’s roundup, how AI could reshape genealogy, a book recommendation for Women's History Month, a passionate voice preserving history, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, March 11
In this week’s roundup, Korean War hero identified, heart-breaking cemetery records, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, March 4
In this week’s roundup, a book for Irish American Heritage and Women’s History Month, a touching reunion story about inherited traits, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, February 25
In this week’s roundup, discover a fun geography game, the identification of a WWII hero, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, February 18
In this week’s roundup, an ode to puzzles, a powerful story of a family tree decades in the making, a creative opportunity connected to a popular cemetery, and more!