Leaving a Trace Behind, a.k.a., If Walls Could Talk
As I packed up my old office to move to a new state, I thought about all the genealogical work I'd done there and whether I should leave a trace of myself behind.
A Peek into my Own Past
It was daunting to think of trying to capture even a hint of my mother in 500 words, but here's a little peek into my own family history.
15 Years of Genealogy Grants
186 grants in, we’ve reached the 15 year milestone, and are celebrating 15 years of supporting family history projects with genealogy grants.
The Gift of #ThrowbackThursday
One random #ThrowbackThursday post revealed a milestone moment to my sister, sent us down memory lane and gave us stories we had never heard about our mom.
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: Rebecca Jumper (aka Coleman)
This is the sixth in a series about the ancestry [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: LaVaughn Johnson
This is the fourth in a series about the ancestry [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: The Great Migration
This is the second in a series about the ancestry [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: Chicago Beginnings
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama’s presence in the White House [...]
Megan Smolenyak: #Genealogy Round Up, March 10
Enjoyed chatting with Marian! Marian's Roots and Rambles: Top Chef [...]