Genealogy Roundup, October 14
This week gives us two touching reunion stories, fascinating news about the Estonian Biobank Project, an example of a fun family tradition, and more . . .
In Search of Our Ancestors is on Amazon!
In Search of Our Ancestors, a collection of true stories which offers an inspirational look at the rewards of family history, is available as an ebook on Amazon now!
Genealogy Roundup, August 5
In Search of Our Ancestors available as an ebook, painful truths uncovered on Who Do You Think You Are?, Top 5 signs your ancestors were geniuses at beating the heat, and much more . . .
15 Years of Genealogy Grants
186 grants in, we’ve reached the 15 year milestone, and are celebrating 15 years of supporting family history projects with genealogy grants.
World’s Largest Family Reunion: Genealogy or Preen-ealogy?
To me, the heart and soul of genealogy is uncovering and learning the stories of our ancestors. It's about them, but if your end goal is name collecting or name dropping, you're making it all about you. Should the success of the Global Family Renuion allow the luxury of a recurring event, wouldn't it be wonderful if our ancestors could take center stage?
Genealogy Grants Retrospective: Ms. C’s Class
Continuing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Seton Shields Genealogical Grants program, Megan is sharing thank you notes received over the years from recipients. This is a look back at Ms. C's Class.
Lou Szucs: Genealogical Hero
I count myself lucky to still have a hero in Loretto "Lou" Szucs, and I'm far from alone. Within the genealogical world, Lou is loved and respected by all and has been for decades.
Genealogy Roundup, February 11
Brothers' amazing reunion, African-American genealogy and sharing genealogy tips in 'Journeys Home' the new National Geographic book about roots journeys.
Genealogical Serendipity x 2
This book is a favorite of mine - not only because it was my first, but because it's a collection of 101 tales of genealogical serendipity.
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
There's a new scam afoot. I went to Amazon last evening and was startled to learn that I had supposedly published a new book two days earlier.