Genealogy Roundup, June 24
In this week’s roundup, a WWII soldier returns home to Connecticut, Revolutionary War DNA reconnects the past to living descendants, and more!
The Amazing Women in Stephen Colbert’s Family Tree
Did I know anything about Stephen Colbert’s roots? Luckily for him, I had two hundred years of family history at the ready.
Identifying the Mystery Man in My Baby Photo
His tidy script notes that it was the "American caretaker, Belleau Woods Cemetery, France" and the slide shows this man bending over to chat with 18-month-old me.
Genealogy Roundup, April 1
In this week’s roundup, how AI could reshape genealogy, a book recommendation for Women's History Month, a passionate voice preserving history, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, March 11
In this week’s roundup, Korean War hero identified, heart-breaking cemetery records, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, March 4
In this week’s roundup, a book for Irish American Heritage and Women’s History Month, a touching reunion story about inherited traits, and more!
The Multicultural Family Tree of Bruno Mars
Which of the following describes the heritage of Peter Gene Hernandez, better known as Bruno Mars? The correct answer is all of the above
Genealogy Roundup, January 14
In this week’s roundup, improved Irish surname tool, genealogy domains available, and more!
The Roots Recipe for Betty White
Betty White, now 96 years old, graced us all with her presence at the Emmys.
Captured in Time: Syrian Immigrant Sultana Numeir upon Arrival in America in 1890
The fact that this image exists is remarkable enough, but the story that spilled out of it is even more so.