Genealogy Roundup, June 26
In this week's Roundup: the early days of genetic genealogy, trendy baby names, genealogy chit-chat, digitizing death records, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 10
In this week's Roundup: A town for sale (with the tempting name of Story), a perfectly preserved baby boot from the 14th century, using genetic genealogy to catch criminals, a mother-daughter reunion after 82 years apart, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 9
In this week's Roundup: A sweet story about a 96-y-o WWII veteran who received unexpected help to visit his wife's grave, new DNA technology (and lots more on genetic genealogy), a missing soldier from the Korean War identified, and much more!
Genealogy Roundup, May 2
In this week's Roundup: Lots to explore regarding DNA and genetic genealogy, immigration, what to look forward to in the next season of "Who Do You Think You Are?", a new online resource for genies, and, for smiles, an Ancestry blooper
Genealogy Roundup, May 17
This week: A restaurant born of loss that showcases a spectrum of cultural cuisines - all cooked with love by grandmothers, a retired doctor helped by genetic genealogy to identify the father she never knew, a love letter lost for more than seventy years makes its way to the intended recipient, and much more!
When It Comes to Genetic Genealogy, Women Need Not Apply
Television producers frequently reach out to pick my brains about forthcoming shows, and I generally do my best to help because I have a conspicuous bias: I’d like to see as much genealogy on air as possible. But yesterday I received an inquiry that made me check the calendar to be sure it was 2016.
Genealogy Roundup, March 9
In this week's roundup, we have two stories about genetic genealogy, a name-mapping website, a new genealogy show on TV, a look at former slave quarters, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 20
When I traced President Obama's roots to Ireland, I had no idea what it would trigger. French soldier’s room unchanged 96 years after his death in WWI.
Genealogy Round Up, September 23
93-year-old goes to Ellis Island to learn about her mother's journey to America, family portrait of flood victim finds its way back home and 2 DNA stories.
DNA Stories: A Tale of Two Sisters
This video will be of interest to folks who are into genetic genealogy. It features a clever use of mtDNA testing to get past a long-standing brick wall.