The genealogist who found the real Annie Moore, the first immigrant processed at Ellis Island – My post on Annie Moore went a bit viral & Martha Brennan of the “Irish Star” reached out.

National Concert Hall presents You Raise Me Up – The Songs and Stories of Brendan Graham with the National Symphony Orchestra – For any of my friends in Ireland (or expecting to be there soon), please consider attending this concert featuring the music of Brendan Graham. So many have been mentioning his song, “Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears” in relation to Annie Moore of Ellis Island (and BTW, he flew from Ireland to NYC to attend her memorial service), and that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of what he’s given us. It’s a new year – treat yourself! 🎶

The Clifden Station House Hotel are still waiting for the people to claim their lost luggage from 100 years ago! There is so much history in this place. – Oh, to trace the descendants of the original owners!

Amateur Family Genealogists Researching Their Family History: A Scoping Review of Motivations and Psychosocial Impacts – Want to know what makes genealogists tick? Check this out for the latest study results.

A Montana Visit to Find My Great-Great-Grandfather’s Grave – I think this is the kind of tale many genealogists can relate to.