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Genealogy Roundup, March 6

By |2019-03-06T10:32:37-05:00March 6th, 2019|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest|

What are your thoughts and feelings when you read that the vast majority of keynote speakers at genealogy conferences are men, despite the fact that the vast majority of genealogists are female? Admittedly, this could be a contentious issue, but let's not be contentious ourselves. All voices are welcome, so long as civility and respect are shown.

Genealogy Roundup, February 27

By |2019-02-27T10:21:49-05:00February 27th, 2019|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military|

Did you know that there's such a thing as a genetic counselor these days? Unexpected results from a DNA test can bring up all sorts of feelings, complicated and otherwise. Would the possibility of a surprise make you hold back from doing a DNA test?

Genealogy Roundup, January 30

By |2019-01-30T11:34:12-05:00January 30th, 2019|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest|

Can you imagine what it would be like to know nothing of your family history and how you would feel if you got to speak to your birth mother after a search that lasted more than sixty years? Read one woman's account of just this situation – plus explore many more goodies, including news of a soldier lost in the Korean War accounted for – in this week's Roundup.

Genealogy Roundup, January 23

By |2019-01-23T11:01:19-05:00January 23rd, 2019|Books, DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup|

Ever wondered why no reward is seemingly too low for some cybercriminals to target? In the case of DNA test kits mailed to random strangers, the prize hackers had their eyes on were ten-dollar gift cards. Get the full story on this – and more – in this week's Roundup!

Genealogy Roundup, January 16

By |2019-01-16T11:49:37-05:00January 16th, 2019|Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Immigration, Research|

Does the idea of vacationing in a restored, historic coastal village in Scotland's Outer Hebrides pique your wanderlust? Check out this destination and assorted tidbits of genealogical lore in this week's Roundup.

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