Genealogy Roundup, April 7
In this week's Roundup: An interesting article on the role of DNA in identifying service members lost in past conflicts, a sweet slice of family history uncovered during renovations, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 31
In this week's Roundup: DNA confirms a link between Galway and President Biden, more DNA news, plus a couple of chuckles for the day.
Genealogy Roundup, March 17
In this week's Roundup: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a tale of Irish American genealogical serendipity and a refresher on POTUS Joe Biden's Irish roots
Genealogy Roundup, February 24
In this week's Roundup: A new podcast to check out, remembering fallen heroes, a quilt made of memories, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, December 23
In this week's Roundup: A thoughtful article examining one angle of questions surrounding genetic privacy and ethics, the last man to leave Ellis Island, a poignant Christmas memory, and much more.
Thanks, Santa
The moment when a simple post-it from my Aunt Bea was the best gift I could hope for...and set the stage for happy moments in Christmas seasons to come.
In Remembrance of Col. George C. Smolenyak
He would wake us on Saturday mornings whistling reveille. This was usually accompanied by a glass of OJ and quick, vigorous back rubs to “get the blood pumping.” It was time to do chores and you weren’t going out to play before the house was spotless because this officer-father liked precision, control, and cleanliness. The army had been a good choice for him.
Genealogy Roundup, November 18
In this week's Roundup: Biden’s Biden Roots: Westbourne or Huntingdon, England or Maybe Nagpur, India?
Genealogy Roundup, November 4
In this week's Roundup: Why baby books are amazing historical documents, plus a peek into Ireland's colorful, colorized past.
Genealogy Roundup, October 14
In this week's Roundup: A Georgia elementary school to be renamed after Michelle Obama, the best babyhood ever, Genealogy masks of the day #45-47, and more.