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 31
In this week's Roundup: DNA confirms a link between Galway and President Biden, more DNA news, plus a couple of chuckles for the day.
Genealogy Roundup, March 10
In this week's Roundup: The story of Barry Manilow's grandfather (pictured above is just a snippet of what you'll discover), updates to my Animate Your Ancestors article, and lots more!
Genealogy Roundup, February 24
In this week's Roundup: A new podcast to check out, remembering fallen heroes, a quilt made of memories, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, February 17
In this week's Roundup: Remembering Tuskegee Airman Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson, Pharrell Williams' family tree, weirdly wonderful names, and more...
Genealogy Roundup, February 10
In this week's Roundup: 5 things you didn't know about Amanda Gorman's roots, a fun orphan heirloom rescue, a chuckle for the day, and much more
Genealogy Roundup, February 3
In this week's Roundup: The U.S. military raises concerns about direct-to-consumer genealogy tests, efforts to identify 'hell ship' victims, a good read, and more.
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.
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.