Genealogy Roundup, April 4
In this week's Roundup: Europe's emigration museums, celebrity roots, a competition to design a commemorative medallion in honor of Sgt. Henry Johnson, and more.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #204: Judy Purkiss
I have awarded my latest grant (the second of multiple recipients this quarter) to Judy Purkiss, a professional genealogist based in Western Australia. The grant funds will help to cover the costs of photographing and indexing the Busselton Letters Book, a record of police correspondence in the area covering 1902-1913. Once photographed and indexed, a copy will be made available to the Western Australian Genealogical Society.
Genealogy Roundup, March 28
In this week's Roundup: More fallen heroes identified and on their way home, celebrity roots, yoga in cemeteries, multinational reunions, and more …
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #203: Vine Lake Preservation Trust
I have awarded my latest grant (the first of multiple recipients this quarter) to the Vine Lake Preservation Trust of Medfield, MA to assist with enhancements to their website search feature and app.
Genealogy Roundup, March 21
In this week's Roundup: Four fallen members of the military, including one missing for more than 70 years, are on their way home. RIP and welcome home, Staff Sgt. David Rosenkrantz, Army Sgt. 1st Class Harry Harkness, Pvt Rudolph Johnson, and Cpl. James Ivory Jubb.
Genealogy Roundup, March 14
In this week's Roundup: Bad news for genealogy research in NYC, Katy Perry's roots, and more...
Genealogy Roundup, March 7
In this week's Roundup: 23andMe is in the news – real news and satirical "news" ;-)
Genealogy Roundup, February 28
In this week's Roundup: wanderlust, decorating with genealogy as the inspiration, and more...
Genealogy Roundup, February 21
In this week's Roundup: What family members shared in obituaries for deceased loved ones who perhaps hadn't spent their lives in the most aboveboard way, saving a graveyard from development, a new resource for genealogical research, and more...
Genealogy Roundup, February 14
In this week's Roundup: Forgotten aspects of chain migration, pirate DNA, Rachel Maddow’s roots, deciphering old handwriting, and more.