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.
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.
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 from the 1670-1900 time frame are now available at Ancestry and Findmypast.
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 . . .
In this week's roundup, we explore DNA and the role it can play in uncovering the past, the Manhattan Burial Crisis of 1822, the story of Nueva Germania, and more . . .
TLC's "Long Lost Family" to begin airing in March, an update on WWII vet Norwood Thomas reunion with his wartime girlfriend, an intriguing way to personalize your home's exterior, celebrity roots, and more!
This week's Roundup features a time capsule, a merry cemetery, an inspiring Black History Month video from Cameron Boyce, #WDYTYA news, and lots more!
This week, we have the story of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush's WWII escape from cannibals, a look at Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine, a very fun video in which Saoirse Ronan and Stephen Colbert pronounce 'ridiculous' Irish names, and much more!
In this week's Roundup, hear how one man's expertise and foresight was instrumental in saving treasured Ellis Island artifacts, check out an amazing pen pal relationship, listen in on a discussion about DNA testing, and more.
In our Roundup this week, we take a look at a family business that's been open for commerce for 500 years and through 26 generations!