Genealogy Roundup, September 2
This week, we have another touching reunion, a story involving Hitler's teeth, a family who saves the pub their ancestors owned, and much, much more . . .
Genealogy Roundup, August 12
This week's Genealogy Roundup contains reunions, a creative way to revisit family photos, DNA as a genealogical tool, and more!
J.K. Rowling on #WDYTYA
J.K. Rowling's episode of Who Do You Think You Are?. Originally aired in the U.K., this episode shows the Harry Potter mastermind learning about her own story.
Genealogy Roundup, July 22
The debut of AncestryHealth, the woman leading Ancestry.com into the world of personal genetics, a file that captures both the heart and the realities of what we do as genealogists, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, June 17
Medal of Honor recipient's story finally comes to light, LeBron James Cleveland ancestors, Dale Earnhardt Jr. to explore roots, and more.
WWI Hero Sgt. Henry Johnson Receives Long Overdue Medal of Honor
Almost a century after their service, Sgt. Henry Johnson* and Sgt. William Shemin were finally awarded the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony for their heroics in World War I. As the genealogist who had the privilege of researching both of these Medal of Honor cases for the Army, I had the opportunity to seek out and steep myself in more than 1,300 pages of Sgt. Johnson's paper trail, so I'd like to clarify some misconceptions.
Genealogy Roundup, June 3
Bizarre NY public library requests, Shania Twain's roots, world's largest family reunion, WWI Hero Henry Johnson receives Medal of Honor, and more.
Memorial Day: Correcting the Story of World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson
More remains to be corrected, but clarifying Henry Johnson's name, as well as shedding light on the dates and places of his birth and death, seems a modest and fitting tribute.
Genealogy Roundup, May 27
The Irish heritage of Anne Meara, correcting the story of WWI Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson, celebration at Ellis Island, and identifying unknown soldiers
Genealogy Roundup, May 20
WWI heroes to receive Medal of Honor, plus three family reunion stories and 11 celebrities whose family members arrived at Ellis Island.