Genealogy Roundup, May 26
In this week's Roundup: Remembering being thanked by a U.S. president, Jon Stewart's roots, and a funny public service announcement.
Genealogy Roundup, May 19
In this week's Roundup: News for Black people with Sierra Leone roots, Paul McCartney's magic piano, Stephen Colbert's roots, and much more!
Genealogy Roundup, May 12
In this week's Roundup: Tips for using tech to capture your family history, census news, remembering a gut-wrenching genealogical discovery, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 5
In this week's Roundup: A lovely article appreciating those who came before; news about the proposed fee hike that could impact genealogists, historians, and others who use the USCIS Genealogy Program to access historic immigration records; a good read about forensic genealogy, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 28
In this week's Roundup: Remembering the early days of genetic genealogy, Jon Stewart's roots, chuckles for the day, and much more.
DNA Testing Dispels a Genealogical Myth
Many are not aware that genetic genealogy has been around for slightly more than two decades. I was introduced to using DNA for forensic purposes back in the dark ages of 1999 when I began my work…
Genealogy Roundup, April 21
In this week's Roundup: A chat about my work with the Army, remembering Walter Mondale, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 14
In this week's Roundup: Looking back at the start of the digital revolution in genealogical research, a lovely approach to honoring those in unmarked graves, and a precocious soldier (chuckles for the day).
Genealogy Roundup, April 7
In this week's Roundup: An interesting article on the role of DNA in identifying service members lost in past conflicts, a sweet slice of family history uncovered during renovations, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 31
In this week's Roundup: DNA confirms a link between Galway and President Biden, more DNA news, plus a couple of chuckles for the day.