Genealogy Roundup, May 4
This week, discover the importation of Siberian workers to Hawaii in 1909, assistance from Prince that helped save a library, six reasons to celebrate world-renowned chef, Leah Chase, and more . . .
Genealogy Roundup, April 27
This week, check out history under siege in NYC, 'Roots' remake film preview, treasured family heirlooms returned, a look at Prince's roots, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 20
This week's Roundup brings us the story of a female reporter who went undercover in 1921 to expose the immigration process, the man who walked 2,000km to trace his grandfather's escape from a Russian gulag, the rescue of a treasure trove of family history, and much, much more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 13
This week's Roundup gives us a peek at a wedding dress passed down mother-to-daughter through three generations, luxury tombs, some stunningly beautiful photos of abandoned buildings, one man's experience calling the Swedish phone number, and more!
Q1 2016 Seton Shields Genealogy Grant
This quarter, as all of the requests were modest, I’m awarding four Seton Shields genealogy grants – one each to the Morgan County Public Library, the Scott County Historical Society, Oak and Laurel Cemetery Preservation, and in support of 'The Rising' film.
Genealogy Roundup, March 16
The Phono Museum, John Kasich: A Carpatho-Rusyn Pennsylvanian, a look at one of the very few women to receive the Kearny Cross for bravery during the U.S. Civil War, heritage travel, and lots more in this week's Genealogy Roundup!
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, 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.
A Tribute to Annie Moore of Ellis Island
To celebrate the beginning of Irish-American Heritage Month, I am sharing a photo of Annie Moore, the first immigrant to arrive at Ellis Island, along with her brothers Anthony (l) and Philip (r).
Genealogy Roundup, February 24
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 . . .