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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Melissa McCarthy’s Family Tree
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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Melissa McCarthy’s Family Tree

Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Research

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Melissa McCarthy’s Family Tree

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-07-14T12:55:48-04:00July 14th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Research|

Easily one of the most popular and reliable box office performers today, actress, comedian, producer, and now fashion designer Melissa McCarthy has a lot to be proud of. Following a string of hits, she’s now part of the long-anticipated Ghostbusters dream team of Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, and Kristen Wiig. While they’re all ghostbusting, I thought I’d do a little ghost-searching – that is, for the ancestors who populate McCarthy’s family tree – and here’s what I learned.

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Genealogy Roundup, June 15
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Genealogy Roundup, June 15

Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Research, Videos

Genealogy Roundup, June 15

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-06-15T10:17:01-04:00June 15th, 2016|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Research, Videos|

This week: Explore a mystery mansion for sale in London, watch a suspense trailer for the New York Public Library (somebody had fun making this and it's fun to watch, too!), TLC announces that Who Do You Think You Are? will return for a ninth season, and much more . . .

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Joey From Scranton – Vice President Biden’s Irish Roots
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Joey From Scranton – Vice President Biden’s Irish Roots

Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Immigration, Research

Joey From Scranton – Vice President Biden’s Irish Roots

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-06-14T12:11:52-04:00June 14th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Immigration, Research|

Given Vice President Biden's forthcoming trip to Ireland to explore his roots, I thought this would be a good time to re-share an article I'd previously written about his ancestry. Enjoy!

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Judy Collins and a Song for her Ancestors
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Judy Collins and a Song for her Ancestors

Celebrities, Family History, Research

Judy Collins and a Song for her Ancestors

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-05-24T12:55:25-04:00May 24th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Research|

A few years back, I did some research for Judy Collins about her roots and thought it might be interesting for folks to get a peek into that process and the song that it inspired.

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Genealogy Roundup, May 11
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Genealogy Roundup, May 11

Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military, Research

Genealogy Roundup, May 11

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-05-11T10:21:29-04:00May 11th, 2016|Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military, Research|

After his identity was confirmed through DNA analysis, a WWII pilot's remains were returned home to be laid to rest with full military honors.

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When It Comes to Genetic Genealogy, Women Need Not Apply
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When It Comes to Genetic Genealogy, Women Need Not Apply

DNA / Genetic Genealogy, History, Human Interest, Research

When It Comes to Genetic Genealogy, Women Need Not Apply

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-05-05T11:08:36-04:00May 5th, 2016|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, History, Human Interest, Research|

Television producers frequently reach out to pick my brains about forthcoming shows, and I generally do my best to help because I have a conspicuous bias: I’d like to see as much genealogy on air as possible. But yesterday I received an inquiry that made me check the calendar to be sure it was 2016.

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Genealogy Roundup, March 23

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-03-23T12:52:34-04:00March 23rd, 2016|Celebrities, DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Immigration, Military, Research|

This week, we meet Annie Moore's Irish cousins, a spy, and the man who develops found film, check out news on next generation DNA Sequencing, see classic "then and now" New York streetscapes, and so much more!

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Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live
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Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live

Family History, Research

Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-03-01T10:27:19-05:00March 1st, 2016|Family History, Research|

Indexes of Irish Catholic parish records from the 1670-1900 time frame are now available at Ancestry and Findmypast.

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Genealogy Roundup, February 3
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Genealogy Roundup, February 3

Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Research

Genealogy Roundup, February 3

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-02-03T10:22:58-05:00February 3rd, 2016|Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Research|

This week's Roundup features a time capsule, a merry cemetery, an inspiring Black History Month video from Cameron Boyce, #WDYTYA news, and lots more!

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A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson
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A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson

Celebrities, Military, Research

A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-02-02T11:00:45-05:00February 2nd, 2016|Celebrities, Military, Research|

I dug up over 1,300 pages of material on while researching Henry Johnson for the Army. Among the more interesting finds was this letter by Langston Hughes.

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