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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Melissa McCarthy’s Family Tree
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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Melissa McCarthy’s Family Tree

Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Research

5 Things You Didn’t Know about Melissa McCarthy’s Family Tree

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-07-14T12:55:48-04:00July 14th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Research|

Easily one of the most popular and reliable box office performers today, actress, comedian, producer, and now fashion designer Melissa McCarthy has a lot to be proud of. Following a string of hits, she’s now part of the long-anticipated Ghostbusters dream team of Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, and Kristen Wiig. While they’re all ghostbusting, I thought I’d do a little ghost-searching – that is, for the ancestors who populate McCarthy’s family tree – and here’s what I learned.

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Genealogy Roundup, July 6
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Genealogy Roundup, July 6

Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup

Genealogy Roundup, July 6

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-07-06T12:16:07-04:00July 6th, 2016|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup|

This week's Roundup explores the Barack Obama Plaza in Moneygall, Ireland, a project which was one of the largest single investments in a decade in Ireland’s Midlands region and has become the main job provider for the village, as well as the largest employer for miles around.

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Joey From Scranton – Vice President Biden’s Irish Roots
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Joey From Scranton – Vice President Biden’s Irish Roots

Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Immigration, Research

Joey From Scranton – Vice President Biden’s Irish Roots

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-06-14T12:11:52-04:00June 14th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Human Interest, Immigration, Research|

Given Vice President Biden's forthcoming trip to Ireland to explore his roots, I thought this would be a good time to re-share an article I'd previously written about his ancestry. Enjoy!

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Genealogy Roundup, May 11
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Genealogy Roundup, May 11

Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military, Research

Genealogy Roundup, May 11

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-05-11T10:21:29-04:00May 11th, 2016|Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military, Research|

After his identity was confirmed through DNA analysis, a WWII pilot's remains were returned home to be laid to rest with full military honors.

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The Latest Chapter in the Story of Annie Moore, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant
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The Latest Chapter in the Story of Annie Moore, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant

Family History, Human Interest, Immigration

The Latest Chapter in the Story of Annie Moore, Ellis Island’s First Immigrant

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-04-07T14:21:48-04:00April 7th, 2016|Family History, Human Interest, Immigration|

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)!

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Genealogy Roundup, March 9
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Genealogy Roundup, March 9

DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest

Genealogy Roundup, March 9

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-03-09T09:17:05-05:00March 9th, 2016|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest|

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.

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Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live
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Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live

Family History, Research

Indexes of Irish Catholic Parish Records Now Live

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-03-01T10:27:19-05:00March 1st, 2016|Family History, Research|

Indexes of Irish Catholic parish records from the 1670-1900 time frame are now available at Ancestry and Findmypast.

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Genealogy Roundup, February 3
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Genealogy Roundup, February 3

Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Research

Genealogy Roundup, February 3

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-02-03T10:22:58-05:00February 3rd, 2016|Books, Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Research|

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!

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A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson
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A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson

Celebrities, Military, Research

A Letter from Langston Hughes regarding Sgt. Henry Johnson

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-02-02T11:00:45-05:00February 2nd, 2016|Celebrities, Military, Research|

I dug up over 1,300 pages of material on while researching Henry Johnson for the Army. Among the more interesting finds was this letter by Langston Hughes.

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Genealogy Roundup, January 13
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Genealogy Roundup, January 13

Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Grants, History, Immigration, Videos

Genealogy Roundup, January 13

By Megan Smolenyak|2016-01-13T11:42:57-05:00January 13th, 2016|Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Grants, History, Immigration, Videos|

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!

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