Genealogy Roundup, October 7
Bruce Springsteen's Irish roots and the part the National Library of Ireland's online Catholic parish registers played in finding them, the origins of Dead Fred, a victory for genealogists, and more!
In Search of Our Ancestors is on Amazon!
In Search of Our Ancestors, a collection of true stories which offers an inspirational look at the rewards of family history, is available as an ebook on Amazon now!
World’s Largest Family Reunion: Genealogy or Preen-ealogy?
To me, the heart and soul of genealogy is uncovering and learning the stories of our ancestors. It's about them, but if your end goal is name collecting or name dropping, you're making it all about you. Should the success of the Global Family Renuion allow the luxury of a recurring event, wouldn't it be wonderful if our ancestors could take center stage?
Genealogy Grants Retrospective: Mrs. Weeks’ Class
As part of the 15th anniversary celebration of the Seton Shields Genealogical Grants program, here is a look back at Mrs. Weeks' class, who received a grant in 2012 to assist with purchasing books about famous African Americans from the South.
Genealogy Grants Retrospective: Ms. C’s Class
Continuing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Seton Shields Genealogical Grants program, Megan is sharing thank you notes received over the years from recipients. This is a look back at Ms. C's Class.
Lou Szucs: Genealogical Hero
I count myself lucky to still have a hero in Loretto "Lou" Szucs, and I'm far from alone. Within the genealogical world, Lou is loved and respected by all and has been for decades.
Genealogy Roundup, February 25
Building a Face, and a Case, on DNA – Those of us who have been involved in genetic genealogy will probably experience a touch of deja vu with this
December 2014 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
The initiative to establish the Simpsonville Genealogical Research Room came from a young man named Andrew Staton.
Genealogical Serendipity x 2
This book is a favorite of mine - not only because it was my first, but because it's a collection of 101 tales of genealogical serendipity.
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
There's a new scam afoot. I went to Amazon last evening and was startled to learn that I had supposedly published a new book two days earlier.