Genealogy Roundup, July 24
In this week's Roundup: Orphan heirlooms returned to their families, sisters find each other, a family photo reenactment, and much more!
Genealogy Roundup, June 12
In this week's Roundup: how DNA helped one man identify his grandfather and solve a crime, two orphan heirloom stories, Oprah's keynote at the Statue of Liberty Museum opening, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 5
In this week's Roundup: A Swedish journalist finds her secret American brother, saving heirlooms, a tribute to the Queen of Creole Cuisine, and more...
Genealogy Roundup, May 22
In this week's Roundup: A heartwarming story of genetic genealogy at its best and a photo from the opening night gala at the Statue of Liberty museum.
Genealogy Roundup, May 1
Semiferal pets, cash stuffed into medicine bottles, and sometimes a file cabinet that reveals a millionaire. Ever wondered about the work of public administrators who oversee the estates and search for heirs of those who die without a will? Check out this week's roundup for a fascinating peek behind the scenes.
Genealogy Roundup, April 17
In this week's Roundup: A peek into the genetic genealogy sleuthing process, organizing your family history research, two soldiers lost in past conflicts coming home, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 10
In this week's Roundup: A town for sale (with the tempting name of Story), a perfectly preserved baby boot from the 14th century, using genetic genealogy to catch criminals, a mother-daughter reunion after 82 years apart, and more.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #212: The Historical Society of Harford County
The second of two grants Q1 2019 has been awarded to The Historical Society of Harford County. Grant funds will assist with purchase of the materials necessary to process and store the 1,088 letters in the collection of the late Nancy Webster Barnes, which was recently donated for genealogists and historians to research and explore.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #211: Regina Dillard
The first of two grants this quarter has been awarded to Regina Dillard. Grant funds assisted with the cost of Y-DNA testing of the only two men of her grandmother's generation left in the family who could be tested, ages 86 and 72.
Genealogy Roundup, March 13
How does it make you feel to know that soldiers who gave their all and were lost in action are remembered and brought home, even many decades later?