Ginnifer Goodwin on New Season of “Who Do You Think You Are?”
Ginnifer Goodwin unravels a tale including drugs, gambling, prison, and more on the new season of Who Do You Think You Are?
WWI Hero Sgt. Henry Johnson Receives Long Overdue Medal of Honor
Almost a century after their service, Sgt. Henry Johnson* and Sgt. William Shemin were finally awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony for their heroics in World War I. As the genealogist who had the privilege of researching both of these Medal of Honor cases for the Army, I had the opportunity to seek out and steep myself in more than 1,300 pages of Sgt. Johnson's paper trail, so I'd like to clarify some misconceptions.
Memorial Day: Correcting the Story of World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson
More remains to be corrected, but clarifying Henry Johnson's name, as well as shedding light on the dates and places of his birth and death, seems a modest and fitting tribute.
Historical Accuracy as Prison?
This is my true gripe with liberties taken in historical films - for the vast majority of the people who watch, the movie will be the only version of events that they'll ever know.
June 2014 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
Savannah Memorial Park, a pioneer cemetery, hosts Memorial & Veterans Day ceremonies, "Retiring of the Colors" events and participate in 4th of July Parade.
April 2014 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant Awarded
The Historical Society of Kent County receives the donation of a building that will be the future Bordley History Center.
Calling All Farrells!
2014 marks the Millennium Celebration of Brian Boru High King of Ireland. The Farrells were Princes of Annaly for more than five hundred years.
Memorial for Philip Reed, Slave Who Placed Freedom on the Capitol
Memorial for Philip Reed, Slave Who Placed Freedom on the Capitol. Hewas disinterred twice, and each time, taken a little further from his beloved Capitol.
Genealogy Round Up, January 20
DNA upends the Titanic version of Anastasia Romanov. A huge "get" for Ancestry, and a boon to countless genealogists! NYC vital records!
Genealogy Round Up, January 13
111-year-old Syracuse Irish woman the longest-living person in Irish history. Shame on us that we can't find the funding to protect our history!