7 Things You Didn’t Know about Hakeem Jeffries’ Roots
America’s highest ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives, Hakeem [...]
Genealogy Roundup, April 3
In this week's Roundup: a surprising fact about middle names, the quiet epidemic of dying alone, Easter traditions, and more!
How I Found my Elusive John Murphy
The Deadly Trail that Finally Revealed a Phantom Branch of [...]
Genealogy Roundup, March 20
In this week's Roundup: Biden's Irish roots, WWII fallen heroes, book recommendation, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 13
In this week's Roundup: Finding the elusive John Murphy and a trip thru 1911 New York City.
Genealogy Roundup, March 6
In this week's Roundup: Genetic Genealogy - the first 25 years, Irish-American Heritage Month, a movie recommendation, and the future of 23andMe.
Taylor Swift’s Formidable Female Forebears
When it comes to genealogy, I prefer fresh territory, which [...]
Genealogy Roundup, November 29
In this week's Roundup: The Maryland Motherlode: Births, Marriages, Deaths, and Naturalizations
Meg Ryan’s Irish Heritage
It's been a while, but Meg Ryan, America's rom-com queen, anointed through her memorable roles in When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You've Got Mail, is re-emerging with What Happens Later, a movie she co-wrote, directed, and stars in.
Genealogy Roundup, August 30
In this week's Roundup: The real-life high society, private investigator mother who inspired a detective mystery, good news from Reclaim the Records, digitizing photos, pen pals who meet after 70 years, and so much more.