Genealogy Roundup, November 12
In this week’s roundup, my upcoming speaking event, genealogy news from New Jersey, a Veterans Day remembrance, the story of Irish soldiers who fought for America in World War I, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 29
In this week’s roundup, a fun research project about James Monroe's daughter turns into an odyssey, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 15
In this week’s roundup, future genealogy mashup, upcoming NGS conversation with author Michael O'Malley, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 8
In this week’s roundup, a rare in-person event, genealogy research resource for Slovak-Americans, genealogy humor, a Korean War hero is identified, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 1
In this week’s roundup, a Korean War soldier identified, Blackstone mulls options for Ancestry.com, Find a Grave do's and don’ts, Ancestry’s push for Scottish records, and more.
The Roots Recipe for Betty White
Betty White, now 96 years old, graced us all with her presence at the Emmys.
Captured in Time: Nameless English Singing Girls upon Arrival in America in 1890
I just wanted to figure out who they were, but found myself ensnared in a Victorian melodrama.
Genealogy Roundup, September 24
In this week’s roundup, a new St. Patrick’s mural honoring NYC immigrants, using DNA to unlock citizenship, intriguing baby name trend, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, September 17
In this week’s roundup, a major shift in baby names, a quirky book recommendation, Ancestry’s setback with Scottish records, the identification of a Korean War hero, and more.
Captured in Time: Syrian Immigrant Sultana Numeir upon Arrival in America in 1890
The fact that this image exists is remarkable enough, but the story that spilled out of it is even more so.