Genealogy Roundup, February 10
TLC's "Long Lost Family" to begin airing in March, an update on WWII vet Norwood Thomas reunion with his wartime girlfriend, an intriguing way to personalize your home's exterior, celebrity roots, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, February 3
This week's Roundup features a time capsule, a merry cemetery, an inspiring Black History Month video from Cameron Boyce, #WDYTYA news, and lots more!
A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson
I dug up over 1,300 pages of material on while researching Henry Johnson for the Army. Among the more interesting finds was this letter by Langston Hughes.
Genealogy Roundup, January 27
We have two reunion stories in this week's Roundup, plus a look at the Statue of Liberty's "siblings", the world's oldest hotel, and more!
My #NotAllowedToDie List
Couldn't help myself. I had to get some words and thoughts down after the rapid loss of David Bowie and Alan Rickman. I would love to hear who would be on your list.
Genealogy Roundup, January 13
This week, we have the story of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush's WWII escape from cannibals, a look at Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine, a very fun video in which Saoirse Ronan and Stephen Colbert pronounce 'ridiculous' Irish names, and much more!
Q4 2015 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
For the final quarter of 2015, I awarded a grant to the Sequoia Genealogical Society of Tulare, CA to assist with the costs of digitizing newspaper microfilm.
Genealogy Roundup, January 6
In this week's Roundup, hear how one man's expertise and foresight was instrumental in saving treasured Ellis Island artifacts, check out an amazing pen pal relationship, listen in on a discussion about DNA testing, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, December 30
In our Roundup this week, we take a look at a family business that's been open for commerce for 500 years and through 26 generations!
Genealogy Roundup, December 23
This week, we have baby names, coroner's case files, 'Ellis Island' from The Coors, a shark tombstone, genealogical serendipity, and much, much more!