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.
Genealogy Roundup, May 13
In this week’s roundup, groundbreaking British census research, rare Italian surnames at risk of disappearing, a nostalgic internet time machine, and more.
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!
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.
Captured in Time: 8-Year-Old Percy Hemingway upon Arrival in America in 1890
Percy Hemingway, age 8 Percy Hemingway was a [...]
Captured in Time: The Immigrant Lillicrap Family upon Arrival in America in 1890
Bessie Lillicrap must have been exhausted when she arrived in New York with her children.
Genealogy Roundup, April 23
In this week's roundup, a milestone for identified soldiers, WWII love story, genealogy classic about SSDI and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 16
In this week's roundup, WWII-era records, a lovely birthday tradition, a hero identified, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 9
In this week's roundup, a unique internship opportunity, and more.