Genealogy Roundup, April 27
This week, check out history under siege in NYC, 'Roots' remake film preview, treasured family heirlooms returned, a look at Prince's roots, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 20
This week's Roundup brings us the story of a female reporter who went undercover in 1921 to expose the immigration process, the man who walked 2,000km to trace his grandfather's escape from a Russian gulag, the rescue of a treasure trove of family history, and much, much more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 13
This week's Roundup gives us a peek at a wedding dress passed down mother-to-daughter through three generations, luxury tombs, some stunningly beautiful photos of abandoned buildings, one man's experience calling the Swedish phone number, and more!
Q1 2016 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
This quarter, as all of the requests were modest, I’m awarding four Seton Shields genealogy grants – one each to the Morgan County Public Library, the Scott County Historical Society, Oak and Laurel Cemetery Preservation, and in support of 'The Rising' film.
The Latest Chapter in the Story of Annie Moore, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant
Here's a peek at the first-time meeting between two of Annie Moore's (of Ellis Island fame) Irish and American relatives, one of whom closed out the evening at the 2016 Irish American Hall of Fame Awards. Plus, I share how I found Annie's Irish family (a decade-long endeavor)!
Genealogy Is Officially a TV Genre
Genealogy is now officially its own TV genre, but why is there such a scarcity of genealogists on genealogy shows?
Genealogy Roundup, March 9
In this week's roundup, we have two stories about genetic genealogy, a name-mapping website, a new genealogy show on TV, a look at former slave quarters, and more.
New Season of ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ Launching April 3rd
The Emmy nominated series Who Do You Think You Are? returns this spring to follow more of today's most beloved and iconic celebrities as they embark on personal journeys of self-discovery to trace their family trees.
Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live
Indexes of Irish Catholic parish records from the 1670-1900 time frame are now available at Ancestry and Findmypast.
Genealogy Roundup, February 24
This week, a family-run typewriter shop that has survived the generations, an abandoned New York mansion, family treasures rediscovered after 70 years, and more . . .