Genealogy Roundup, September 4
In this week's Roundup: The Irish in Barbados, census humor, and researcher beware
In this week's Roundup: The Irish in Barbados, census humor, and researcher beware
In this week's roundup: Share the joy of a woman whose stolen purse, containing the only photo she had of her father along with other memorabilia, was returned 60 years later.
In this week's Roundup: Twins separated as toddlers meet each other seventeen years later.
In this week's Roundup: Orphan heirlooms returned to their families, sisters find each other, a family photo reenactment, and much more!
In this week's Roundup: Why George Washington recorded his genealogy, an 84-year-old meets her family of birth, and more.
In this week's Roundup: how DNA helped one man identify his grandfather and solve a crime, two orphan heirloom stories, Oprah's keynote at the Statue of Liberty Museum opening, and more.
In this week's Roundup: A Swedish journalist finds her secret American brother, saving heirlooms, a tribute to the Queen of Creole Cuisine, and more...
When asked what she wanted people to take away from a visit to the Statue of Liberty Museum, Diane von Furstenberg answered, "The importance of liberty and the importance of freedom. The museum is directly across from Ellis Island, so it’s also about the importance of welcoming people."
Semiferal pets, cash stuffed into medicine bottles, and sometimes a file cabinet that reveals a millionaire. Ever wondered about the work of public administrators who oversee the estates and search for heirs of those who die without a will? Check out this week's roundup for a fascinating peek behind the scenes.
In this week's Roundup: A peek into the genetic genealogy sleuthing process, organizing your family history research, two soldiers lost in past conflicts coming home, and more.