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?
Genealogy Roundup, April 8
Hillary Clinton Family Tree a wake-up call for genealogy; ‘Gertie’s Babies,’ Sold at Birth, Use DNA to Unlock Past; and Army corporal, captured in Korean War, brought home.
Genealogy Roundup, March 4
Irish family from Galway the longest living group of siblings in the world, 'Who Do You Think You Are?' returns and Genealogy 101: Discover Your Roots.
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
February 2015 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
Caleb Pomeroy will be taking some time to visit his ancestral home, Berry Pomeroy Castle in Devon, to interview locals, visit archives, & pursue DNA testing.
Genealogy Roundup, February 4
For Black History Month, I decided to put together a collage of photos of some of the people I've been fortunate enough to research and meet.
Genealogy Round Up, July 28
Nas and LL Cool J learn about their heritage, author reconnects with Syracuse friend after 82 years and family resemblance across generations.
Genealogy Round Up, March 31
A seriously colorful cemetery where the tombstones tell tales and England now has a show called "Dead Famous DNA."
Genealogy Round Up, February 17
Roots Recipe for Tonight Show Host Jimmy Fallon. DNA test offers possible answers to how the Spadoni families, spread across the world, are related.