Genealogy Roundup, July 22
In this week's Roundup: A 1972 song that sounds (kind of) like English but is actually all nonsense, RIP John Lewis, the stuff genealogists trip across while researching, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 24
In this week's Roundup: A thought-provoking account of overcoming tremendous setbacks, a sad but lovely expression of grief, and more.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #221: Digital Black History
I’m delighted to announce that the 221st grant has been awarded to Olivia Dorsey of Digital Black History. Grant funds will be used to help cover the costs of running the Digital Black History website.
Genealogy Roundup, June 10
In this week's Roundup: A heartfelt and thought-provoking poem touching past and future (recited by the author), RIP Irish sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 27
In this week's Roundup: On Memorial Day, a tale of history hiding in your back yard, along with additional remembrances.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #218: Nicka Sewell-Smith of BlackProGen LIVE
The first of two grants in Q1 of 2020 has been awarded to Nicka Sewell-Smith of BlackProGen LIVE. Funds will help to cover the costs of the platform used to host twice monthly live broadcasts.
Genealogy Roundup, February 19
In this week's Roundup: Joe Biden's roots, Michelle Obama's roots, and a colorized photo of Osturna, Slovakia from 1935
Genealogy Roundup, February 13
In this week's Roundup: A soldier lost in WWII identified and recently interred at Arlington National Cemetery, two oldie-but-goodie genealogical videos, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, February 5
In this week's Roundup: The evolution of US girl names from 1880-2013, a rescue tale, tributes for fallen soldiers from past conflicts, and more.
Seton Shields Genealogy Grant #216: Jefferson School African American Heritage Center
The second of two grants in Q4 of 2019 was awarded to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Funds will assist with an oral history initiative the Center is kicking off this year.