Genealogy Roundup, June 24
American star Jerry Hall traces her roots as part of BBC series Who Do You think You Are and a formerly interned Japanese-American couple finally got High School diplomas
LeBron James Is Making His Cleveland Ancestors Proud
Few realize that when he rebounded to Cleveland last year, LeBron James was - in a very real sense - going back to his roots.
Genealogy Roundup, June 17
Medal of Honor recipient's story finally comes to light, LeBron James Cleveland ancestors, Dale Earnhardt Jr. to explore roots, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 3
Bizarre NY public library requests, Shania Twain's roots, world's largest family reunion, WWI Hero Henry Johnson receives Medal of Honor, and more.
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?
The Irish Heritage of the Remarkable Anne Meara
Like so many, I am mourning the loss of actress, comedian and writer, Anne Meara. As a modest tribute, I'd like to share some bits and pieces of her family history.
Genealogy Roundup, May 27
The Irish heritage of Anne Meara, correcting the story of WWI Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson, celebration at Ellis Island, and identifying unknown soldiers
Genealogy Roundup, May 20
WWI heroes to receive Medal of Honor, plus three family reunion stories and 11 celebrities whose family members arrived at Ellis Island.
Genealogy Roundup, April 29
Hillary Clinton's roots traced. Are the names adorning your family tree really your ancestors or just crowd-sourced fiction?
Genealogy Roundup, April 22
It's campaign season, so genealogy is back in the news. This time it's Hillary Clinton. Bill Paxton and Melissa Etheridge are on 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.