Genealogy Roundup, September 17
In this week’s roundup, a major shift in baby names, a quirky book recommendation, Ancestry’s setback with Scottish records, the identification of a Korean War hero, and more.
In this week’s roundup, a major shift in baby names, a quirky book recommendation, Ancestry’s setback with Scottish records, the identification of a Korean War hero, and more.
In this week’s roundup, surprising trivia about Hitler’s half-brother, errors found on Ancestry, Ukrainian women safeguarding photographic treasures, and more.
In this week’s roundup, Taylor Swift’s ancestral roots, fascinating cemeteries, a book tracing the rise of genetic and forensic genealogy, and more.
In this week’s roundup, a film recommendation, troubling take on DNA sharing and the law, an interesting Ellis Island fact, and more.
In this week’s roundup, a journey through Europe’s emigration museums, the fallout from DNA surprises, the discovery of a photographer’s lost rural photos, and more!
In this week’s roundup, an intriguing exploration of the Carpathians, a WWII hero identified, and more!
In this week’s roundup, a Midwesterner’s link to royal history, a Genealogy Classic on heritage travel, a dubious online tool for cold case investigations, and more!
In this week’s roundup, WWII hero identified, a fascinating visit to Hart Island, a genealogy book recommendation, and more!
In this week’s roundup, trans-Atlantic cousins saving a church, an insightful article on validating sources, a look at Stephen Colbert's roots, and more!
In this week’s roundup, an early heads-up about my upcoming event, a fascinating article on genealogy and the use of the first person, and more!