Genealogy Roundup, June 21
In this week's Roundup: Exploring what life was like for ancestors, a new genealogy TV series on the way, the old myth of names being changed at Ellis Island, and much 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.
Genealogy Roundup, June 7
In this week's Roundup: An apology from the NGS, two soldiers lost in WWII identified, a century of shipwreck photos at risk, 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, May 17
In this week's Roundup: Why your kids just might want your old stuff after all and the first woman to lead the National Archives
Genealogy Roundup, April 12
In this week's Roundup: Ukrainian Easter egg "Pysanka" may become a UNESCO heritage, news about President Biden's visit and ties to Ireland, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 23
In this week's Roundup: The English singing girls brought to America by an Italian padrone, recreating the journeys of female explorers, AI-generated chuckles for the day, and so much more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 8
In this week's Roundup: Welcome home to a soldier I researched 22 years ago, plus thoughts from President Biden on Irish-American Heritage Month.
Genealogy Roundup, March 1
In this week's Roundup: Honoring my Ukrainian great-grandparents, a spelling blooper gives chuckles for the day, and random stuff you encounter while researching.
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.