Genealogy Roundup, June 17
Medal of Honor recipient's story finally comes to light, LeBron James Cleveland ancestors, Dale Earnhardt Jr. to explore roots, and more.
15 Years of Genealogy Grants
186 grants in, we’ve reached the 15 year milestone, and are celebrating 15 years of supporting family history projects with genealogy grants.
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.
Genealogy Roundup, June 3
Bizarre NY public library requests, Shania Twain's roots, world's largest family reunion, WWI Hero Henry Johnson receives Medal of Honor, and more.
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.
The Irish Heritage of the Remarkable Anne Meara
Like so many, I am mourning the loss of actress, comedian and writer, Anne Meara. As a modest tribute, I'd like to share some bits and pieces of her family history.
Genealogy Roundup, April 29
Hillary Clinton's roots traced. Are the names adorning your family tree really your ancestors or just crowd-sourced fiction?
Genealogy Roundup, April 22
It's campaign season, so genealogy is back in the news. This time it's Hillary Clinton. Bill Paxton and Melissa Etheridge are on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.
Genealogy Roundup, April 15
Key & Peele on Ancestry.com, Modern Genealogy article, Genealogist helps Lackawanna County find next of kin for unclaimed dead, and well-known genealogist stepping down.
Genealogy Roundup, April 8
Hillary Clinton Family Tree a wake-up call for genealogy; ‘Gertie’s Babies,’ Sold at Birth, Use DNA to Unlock Past; and Army corporal, captured in Korean War, brought home.