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Genealogy Roundup, April 26

By |2017-04-26T12:19:24-04:00April 26th, 2017|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Orphan Heirlooms|

In this week's Roundup: thanks to tireless efforts by many, an orphan heirloom Bible is returned to its original family; tintype photography featured in a Milwaukee Hotel; the world's oldest woman; and more.

Genealogy Roundup, April 5

By |2017-04-05T11:17:07-04:00April 5th, 2017|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military|

Lots to explore this week: an abandoned hotel in the Italian Alps, a branch of the underground railroad you might not have heard of before, a shopping list that hints at "the management of the households of the wealthy" in the 17th century, a soldier missing from the Korean War returning home, and more.

Genealogy Roundup, March 8

By |2017-03-08T12:29:47-05:00March 8th, 2017|Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military, Orphan Heirlooms|

This week: An orphaned heirloom returns to its roots, an app that will let you take a selfie with a deceased ancestor, an African American Colonel who has traced his family history back to 1634 and shared, "I needed to know my own family history to motivate me to do the things in my life. You need to know where you come from. This is something that I can pass onto my children and grandchildren," WDYTYA goodies, and much more!

Genealogy Roundup, March 1

By |2017-03-01T13:52:42-05:00March 1st, 2017|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Immigration, Military, Research|

This week, Dale Earnhardt shared some thoughts after learning his family's immigration story; the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial with full military honors; play with a fun tool to see how the world has changed in your lifetime, and more.

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