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.
Genealogy Roundup, September 10
In this week’s roundup, surprising trivia about Hitler’s half-brother, errors found on Ancestry, Ukrainian women safeguarding photographic treasures, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, September 3
In this week’s roundup, Taylor Swift’s ancestral roots, fascinating cemeteries, a book tracing the rise of genetic and forensic genealogy, and more.
Captured in Time: 8-Year-Old Percy Hemingway upon Arrival in America in 1890
Percy Hemingway, age 8 Percy Hemingway was a [...]
Genealogy Roundup, August 27
In this week’s roundup, a film recommendation, troubling take on DNA sharing and the law, an interesting Ellis Island fact, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, August 20
In this week’s roundup, a journey through Europe’s emigration museums, the fallout from DNA surprises, the discovery of a photographer’s lost rural photos, and more!
Captured in Time: The Immigrant Lillicrap Family upon Arrival in America in 1890
Bessie Lillicrap must have been exhausted when she arrived in New York with her children.