Genealogy Roundup, September 24
In this week’s roundup, a new St. Patrick’s mural honoring NYC immigrants, using DNA to unlock citizenship, intriguing baby name trend, 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.
Genealogy Roundup, July 17
In this week's Roundup: cultural bonds in rural California, stubborn myths busted, mysterious DNA matches, and more!
Genealogy Round Up, September 22
These cousins lost touch when she took the boat to America in 1928. American Legion honors 104-year-old World War II veteran.
Smolenyak Classic: Finding Knute Rockne in the Ellis Island Database
The manifest that included Knute Rockne had been difficult to find. I decided to have a go at finding the record myself, and I discovered that he was indeed remarkably well-hidden in the database.