Solving the Mystery of Arne Pettersen, the Last to Leave Ellis Island
What became of Arne Pettersen, the last man to depart from Ellis Island?
Genealogy Roundup, June 28
In this week's Roundup: DNA of a Pompeii victim sequenced, a rare genetic phenomenon, good news for researching genealogy of Catholic Americans, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 14
In this week's Roundup: The DPAA starts a multi-year "hellship" accounting project, honoring legacy in broken families, Fort Johnson named in honor of Sgt. Henry Johnson, unclaimed persons, and much more.
6 Things You Didn’t Know about Hannah Waddingham’s Roots
It was all but inevitable that I would take a genealogical dive to learn more about the family that has given us Ms. Waddingham, and it didn’t disappoint.
Genealogy Roundup, March 29
In this week's Roundup: Useful search tools for genealogical research, plus an update to the article about nameless English singing girls arriving in America in 1890
Genealogy Roundup, February 15
In this week's Roundup: Genetic genealogy and law enforcement, reuniting mementos with their families, a wild research ride, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, December 7
In this week's Roundup: Donation of Irish-Jewish family records, a shout-out for Unclaimed Persons, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 26
In this week's Roundup: Recipe epitaphs that are "a tip of the hat to life’s simple joys," girls who met while sailing to the U.S. meet again 75 years later, great new genie tools to play with, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, October 19
In this week's Roundup: Musical show about Annie Moore, Flat Stanley Does His Roots, research tools, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, September 21
In this week's Roundup: A great new research tool plus how life stories of enslaved people became "crucial to a legal battle over a Louisiana petrochemical facility that could triple residents’ exposure to carcinogens."