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
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.