Genealogy Roundup, March 2
DNA testing helps two sisters find each other again, the last wish of a Marine who fell in action during WWII is granted, an opportunity to help name four sheep ambassadors at Colonial Williamsburg and more.
DNA testing helps two sisters find each other again, the last wish of a Marine who fell in action during WWII is granted, an opportunity to help name four sheep ambassadors at Colonial Williamsburg and more.
This week, a family-run typewriter shop that has survived the generations, an abandoned New York mansion, family treasures rediscovered after 70 years, and more . . .
We have two reunion stories in this week's Roundup, plus a look at the Statue of Liberty's "siblings", the world's oldest hotel, and more!
This week, we have Irish history, parish records released, a "Roots" remake, Pitbull's family immigration story, and more...
Missing diamond ring found 30 years later, gala at Ellis Island, celebrating 15 years of genealogy grants and Zendaya gets to the heart of her family tree.
186 grants in, we’ve reached the 15 year milestone, and are celebrating 15 years of supporting family history projects with genealogy grants.
Like so many, I am mourning the loss of actress, comedian and writer, Anne Meara. As a modest tribute, I'd like to share some bits and pieces of her family history.
Continuing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Seton Shields Genealogical Grants program, here is a look back at the Avery Memorial Association.
Ron Filion and Pamela Storm Wolfskill received a grant in 2006 toward creating and staging an exhibit, in order to bring their internet-based article, The San Francisco 1906 Earthquake Marriage Project, database and family stories to a wider audience.
Continuing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Seton Shields Genealogical Grants program, here is a look back at Mrs. P's class.