Ellis Island immigrants weren’t special—today’s newcomers succeed just as quickly – Not the Ellis Island myth, but very interesting! “Their children thrived in America, rising up the economic ladder faster than their native-born peers. And the same is true of immigrants today.” The secret to success? Geographic mobility.

The Genealogy World of 26 Years Ago – Long time genies will appreciate this stroll down memory lane from Dick Eastman. What was happening in the genealogical world 26 years ago!

Sanford “Keith” Bowen obituary – Welcome home, Pfc. Sanford Keith Bowen. Honored to have researched your family.

Roots Books: Psychic Roots – We’ve all had them – those serendipitous experiences where it seems our ancestors meet us halfway (remember that time you tripped in that massive cemetery and came face to face with the exact tombstone you were looking for?). This Telly Award winning video offers a chance to listen to renowned genealogists Sharon DeBartolo Carmack and Hank Jones discuss this phenomenon as they chat about his “Psychic Roots” books, longtime favorites in the genealogical world.

If you’re left wanting more after Hank’s books (yes, there are two!), you might also enjoy Sharon’s “Midlife Medium: A Genealogist’s Quest to Converse with the Dead” or my own “In Search of Our Ancestors: 101 Inspiring Stories of Serendipity and Connection.”

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