Genealogy Roundup, December 16
In this week's Roundup: A heartwarming story of closure brought to a WWII pilot's son, a gravestone chronicling a grudge, a wearable gift idea for history buffs, and more.
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 11
In this week's Roundup: A Veterans Day tribute and President-Elect Joe Biden's Irish roots
Genealogy Roundup, August 26
In this week's Roundup: An Airman lost in WWII accounted for, celebrity roots, genealogy masks of the day #12-#16, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, July 15
In this week's Roundup: A graphic novel about the heroic actions of Medal of Honor Recipient Henry Johnson, thoughts on cursive writing, some mindless escapism courtesy of Netflix, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 17
In this week's Roundup: News from NARA, highlights from the opening of the Statue of Liberty Museum, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 27
In this week's Roundup: On Memorial Day, a tale of history hiding in your back yard, along with additional remembrances.
Genealogy Roundup, April 29
In this week's Roundup: A book recommendation genealogists may enjoy and two really daunting Army cases.
Genealogy Roundup, April 23
In this week's Roundup: Citizen archivists triple contributions to National Archives catalog during pandemic, the evolution of the American census, the world's only museum dedicated to the Ukrainian Easter egg, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 15
In this week's Roundup: After his remains were identified, one of the last Buffalo Soldiers received a hero’s welcome from family members he never knew