Genealogy Roundup, August 5
In this week's Roundup: An orphan heirloom rescuer, a woman is reunited with her sister after more than 50 years, the story of Representative Val Demings' great-great-grandmother, and much more.
Genealogy Roundup, July 29
In this week's Roundup: Lots to warm the heart this week including two heirloom reunion stories and a 94-year-old still serving her country. Enjoy!
Genealogy Roundup, July 22
In this week's Roundup: A 1972 song that sounds (kind of) like English but is actually all nonsense, RIP John Lewis, the stuff genealogists trip across while researching, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, July 15
In this week's Roundup: A graphic novel about the heroic actions of Medal of Honor Recipient Henry Johnson, thoughts on cursive writing, some mindless escapism courtesy of Netflix, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, July 8
In this week's Roundup: A tale of genealogical serendipity, another Reclaim the Records win, Colonial Williamsburg fashion, and more.
Celebrating the End of an Era: 222 Seton Shields Genealogy Grants in 20 Years!
It was 1999-2000 and I was positively giddy. I couldn’t believe that I was getting to make a living doing what I loved and so much good fortune had come my way so swiftly. I decided to find a way to give back and that’s what prompted me to launch a genealogy grants program.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #222: Rosie Rowley
I’m happy to announce that the 222nd (and final!) grant has been awarded to Rosie Rowley. Grant funds will be used to buy a portable scanner with a document feeder to assist with the creation of a digital index of local newspapers on cards.
Genealogy Roundup, June 24
In this week's Roundup: A thought-provoking account of overcoming tremendous setbacks, a sad but lovely expression of grief, and more.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #221: Digital Black History
I’m delighted to announce that the 221st grant has been awarded to Olivia Dorsey of Digital Black History. Grant funds will be used to help cover the costs of running the Digital Black History website.
Genealogy Roundup, June 17
In this week's Roundup: News from NARA, highlights from the opening of the Statue of Liberty Museum, and more.