Judy Collins and a Song for her Ancestors
A few years back, I did some research for Judy Collins about her roots and thought it might be interesting for folks to get a peek into that process and the song that it inspired.
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.
The Latest Chapter in the Story of Annie Moore, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant
Here's a peek at the first-time meeting between two of Annie Moore's (of Ellis Island fame) Irish and American relatives, one of whom closed out the evening at the 2016 Irish American Hall of Fame Awards. Plus, I share how I found Annie's Irish family (a decade-long endeavor)!
Genealogy Roundup, April 6
This week's Roundup brings us two visits with Annie Moore's family, an interview with Aisha Tyler, a sweet story about a love note found 51 years after it was written, and more. . .
Genealogy Roundup, February 3
This week's Roundup features a time capsule, a merry cemetery, an inspiring Black History Month video from Cameron Boyce, #WDYTYA news, and lots more!
Genealogy Roundup, January 13
This week, we have the story of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush's WWII escape from cannibals, a look at Leah Chase, the Queen of Creole Cuisine, a very fun video in which Saoirse Ronan and Stephen Colbert pronounce 'ridiculous' Irish names, and much more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 1
War Numbers: Counting the Irish-Born Dead in WWI. Genealogy on Hot In Cleveland last week! Sean Hayes Discovers Family's Criminal Past. Lou Szucs: Hero.
Genealogy Roundup, March 18
AT&T employee uncovers lost pictures more than a century old, surging interest in Irish genealogy and Josh Groban discovers controversial ancestor.
Genealogy Roundup, March 4
Irish family from Galway the longest living group of siblings in the world, 'Who Do You Think You Are?' returns and Genealogy 101: Discover Your Roots.
Genealogy Roundup, February 18
Happy 113th birthday to the longest living person in Ireland's history, adopted woman discovers grandfather was Nat King Cole, Stephen Colbert’s Irish roots