To me, the heart and soul of genealogy is uncovering and learning the stories of our ancestors. It's about them, but if your end goal is name collecting or name dropping, you're making it all about you. Should the success of the Global Family Renuion allow the luxury of a recurring event, wouldn't it be wonderful if our ancestors could take center stage?
Continuing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Seton Shields Genealogical Grants program, Megan is sharing thank you notes received over the years from recipients. This is a look back at Ms. C's Class.
I count myself lucky to still have a hero in Loretto "Lou" Szucs, and I'm far from alone. Within the genealogical world, Lou is loved and respected by all and has been for decades.
Brothers' amazing reunion, African-American genealogy and sharing genealogy tips in 'Journeys Home' the new National Geographic book about roots journeys.
This book is a favorite of mine - not only because it was my first, but because it's a collection of 101 tales of genealogical serendipity.
There's a new scam afoot. I went to Amazon last evening and was startled to learn that I had supposedly published a new book two days earlier.
"Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing" now available in audio format!
I highly recommend giving this interview a listen -- and while you're at it, be sure to snag yourself a copy of "Here Is Where". You'll love this book!
Just received my latest issue of Irish America magazine, and I'm pretty darn tickled to see an ad for my latest book parked right next to Melissa McCarthy - a woman I happen to adore!
When a Genealogy Hobby Digs Up Unwanted Secrets, Video - DNA Testing and Michelle Obama's Roots - Five generations, from slavery to the White House
