Genealogy Roundup, April 27
In this week's Roundup: An amazing tale where heroic past actions reach forward to touch the present, the world's oldest person (who, incidentally, loves chocolate and wine), and more.
In this week's Roundup: An amazing tale where heroic past actions reach forward to touch the present, the world's oldest person (who, incidentally, loves chocolate and wine), and more.
In this week's Roundup: An excellent video about the Holodomor in the Ukraine in the 1930s, an 8-year-old who crossed the Atlantic alone, the wallpaper which one woman said serves as this reminder for her, "We had survived the unsurvivable time and time again; cultivating hope wasn’t frivolous, it was essential," a living heirloom story, and more.
In this week's Roundup: John Lewis's remarkable family, children switched at birth, the old-fashioned art of letterlocking, and much more.
In this week's Roundup: Two genetic genealogy reunion tales, an interview with the living son of a slave, a fun chat about genealogy, and more.
In this week's Roundup: The 72-year confidentiality rule for the U.S. census, a genetic history of the Americas, and more.
In this week's Roundup: A soldier lost in WWII accounted for, a worthy project to contribute time and talent to, preserving 125 years of Black history in Baltimore, and much more.
In this week's Roundup: News on the 1950 census release, offering enhanced digital access and an opportunity for the public to collaborate.
In this week's Roundup: Remembering the only American to help lead a resistance group against the Nazis, a woman who was executed in 1943
In this week's Roundup: The fascinating history of Hart Island, NY; brothers, adopted separately, reunite; an Irish pub owner gets a $1 million surprise, and lots more.
In this week's Roundup: A tale of genealogical serendipity, an interview with an attorney about law enforcement and genetic genealogy tech, a feel-good story of human kindness, chuckles for the day, and more!