Genealogy Round Up, June 10
The chilling pictures of suitcases left in a New York insane asylum by patients who were locked away for the rest of their lives.
Genealogy Grant Awarded to Daviess County Public Library
Grant for a local history project called "Voices of Elmwood." They will research people buried in Elmwood Cemetery and have actors reenact their lives during a hayride through the cemetery.
Unclaimed Persons (video)
Unclaimed persons - it's a quiet but disturbing epidemic. People are going to their graves with no family to claim them. Medical examiners and coroners' offices are turning to an unexpected resource for help: genealogists.
Genealogy Round Up, June 3
Memorial Day Tribute to Dad for his Service in Vietnam. "Here Is Where" by Andrew Carroll! Exploring our forgotten history
Genealogical Cruising (video)
I've had the good fortune to be invited to speak on about half a dozen cruises, and highly recommend it. This can give you a taste of what it's like.
Genealogy Round Up, May 23
Who Do You Think You Are?' Back on July 23rd w/Christina Applegate, Cindy Crawford, Zooey Deschanel, Kelly Clarkson & Chelsea Handler
Look What’s Next to Melissa McCarthy!
Just received my latest issue of Irish America magazine, and I'm pretty darn tickled to see an ad for my latest book parked right next to Melissa McCarthy - a woman I happen to adore!
LUCKY 13: A Modest Proposal Regarding Genealogy Grants
Will consider applications for family treasures found not only in pawn stores, but also at flea markets, in antiques stores, on eBay. etc. Main objective is to rescue orphaned heirlooms.
Family Tree’s Chris O’Dowd Threatens to Show Up at Your House
Chris O'Dowd of 'Family Tree' answered some questions about the series and a variety of other topics.
Genealogy Round Up, May 9
HBO's Family Tree First of Four Genealogy Series to Air in U.S. Celebrity Roots - Barack Obama, Annie Moore, Top Chef, USS Monitor and others.