Genealogy Roundup, August 18
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.
Genealogy Roundup, June 30
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!
Genealogy Roundup, June 23
In this week's Roundup: A US Army Corporal lost in the Korean War accounted for and welcomed home, a dramatic multiracial love story in Lin-Manuel Miranda's family tree, and much more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 19
In this week's Roundup: News for Black people with Sierra Leone roots, Paul McCartney's magic piano, Stephen Colbert's roots, and much more!
Genealogy Roundup, May 12
In this week's Roundup: Tips for using tech to capture your family history, census news, remembering a gut-wrenching genealogical discovery, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 5
In this week's Roundup: A lovely article appreciating those who came before; news about the proposed fee hike that could impact genealogists, historians, and others who use the USCIS Genealogy Program to access historic immigration records; a good read about forensic genealogy, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 28
In this week's Roundup: Remembering the early days of genetic genealogy, Jon Stewart's roots, chuckles for the day, and much more.
DNA Testing Dispels a Genealogical Myth
Many are not aware that genetic genealogy has been around for slightly more than two decades. I was introduced to using DNA for forensic purposes back in the dark ages of 1999 when I began my work…
Genealogy Roundup, April 7
In this week's Roundup: An interesting article on the role of DNA in identifying service members lost in past conflicts, a sweet slice of family history uncovered during renovations, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 17
In this week's Roundup: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a tale of Irish American genealogical serendipity and a refresher on POTUS Joe Biden's Irish roots