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
Finding Barry Manilow’s Mysterious Grandfather
As an Irish American fanilow, I wanted to know which town or city could lay claim to him (shout-out to Limerick!), but that's not where the real story was...
Barry Manilow Is a Limerick Man
As Irish-American Heritage Month begins, I thought I would highlight a hidden Irish American: Barry Manilow.
Genealogy Roundup, January 27
In this week's Roundup: Memories of my Dad on what would have been his 85th birthday, a hidden gem in an 1864 town book, the last man to leave Ellis Island, and more.
Thanks, Santa
The moment when a simple post-it from my Aunt Bea was the best gift I could hope for...and set the stage for happy moments in Christmas seasons to come.
In Remembrance of Col. George C. Smolenyak
He would wake us on Saturday mornings whistling reveille. This was usually accompanied by a glass of OJ and quick, vigorous back rubs to “get the blood pumping.” It was time to do chores and you weren’t going out to play before the house was spotless because this officer-father liked precision, control, and cleanliness. The army had been a good choice for him.
Genealogy Roundup, November 18
In this week's Roundup: Biden’s Biden Roots: Westbourne or Huntingdon, England or Maybe Nagpur, India?
Genealogy Roundup, October 7
In this week's Roundup: A Seattle-area couple reminisce about the 71 years of their marriage, economics, and quality; Eva Independence: born on the 4th of July; Genealogy masks of the day #40-44, and more.