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Genealogy Roundup, March 2

By |2016-03-02T11:10:14-05:00March 2nd, 2016|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military, Orphan Heirlooms|

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.

Genealogy Roundup, February 24

By |2016-02-24T13:12:39-05:00February 24th, 2016|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Orphan Heirlooms|

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 . . .

Genealogy Roundup, February 17

By |2016-02-17T11:28:38-05:00February 17th, 2016|Celebrities, DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Videos|

In this week's roundup, we explore DNA and the role it can play in uncovering the past, the Manhattan Burial Crisis of 1822, the story of Nueva Germania, and more . . .

Genealogy Roundup, December 23

By |2015-12-23T11:51:06-05:00December 23rd, 2015|Celebrities, DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Immigration|

This week, we have baby names, coroner's case files, 'Ellis Island' from The Coors, a shark tombstone, genealogical serendipity, and much, much more!

Genealogy Roundup, November 11

By |2015-11-11T11:09:05-05:00November 11th, 2015|Genealogy Roundup, History, Military|

In a Veteran's Day tribute, I've curated several articles about genealogical research I've done on U.S. servicemen over the years. It doesn't follow the overall theme, but I hope you'll also enjoy an article about a postal "piggybank" from the 17th century.

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