Genealogy Roundup, July 7
In this week's Roundup: When DNA tests lead to unexpected answers...and more questions, what it's like to be a genealogist on Twitter, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, June 30
In this week's Roundup: A tale of genealogical serendipity, an interview with an attorney about law enforcement and genetic genealogy tech, a feel-good story of human kindness, chuckles for the day, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, June 2
In this week's Roundup: A touching (and very thought-provoking) article about veterans, a 1943 letter from an infantry officer killed in action during World War II, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 12
In this week's Roundup: Tips for using tech to capture your family history, census news, remembering a gut-wrenching genealogical discovery, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, May 5
In this week's Roundup: A lovely article appreciating those who came before; news about the proposed fee hike that could impact genealogists, historians, and others who use the USCIS Genealogy Program to access historic immigration records; a good read about forensic genealogy, and lots more.
Genealogy Roundup, April 7
In this week's Roundup: An interesting article on the role of DNA in identifying service members lost in past conflicts, a sweet slice of family history uncovered during renovations, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, March 31
In this week's Roundup: DNA confirms a link between Galway and President Biden, more DNA news, plus a couple of chuckles for the day.
Genealogy Roundup, March 17
In this week's Roundup: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a tale of Irish American genealogical serendipity and a refresher on POTUS Joe Biden's Irish roots
Genealogy Roundup, February 24
In this week's Roundup: A new podcast to check out, remembering fallen heroes, a quilt made of memories, and more.
Genealogy Roundup, December 23
In this week's Roundup: A thoughtful article examining one angle of questions surrounding genetic privacy and ethics, the last man to leave Ellis Island, a poignant Christmas memory, and much more.
Thanks, Santa
The moment when a simple post-it from my Aunt Bea was the best gift I could hope for...and set the stage for happy moments in Christmas seasons to come.
In Remembrance of Col. George C. Smolenyak
He would wake us on Saturday mornings whistling reveille. This was usually accompanied by a glass of OJ and quick, vigorous back rubs to “get the blood pumping.” It was time to do chores and you weren’t going out to play before the house was spotless because this officer-father liked precision, control, and cleanliness. The army had been a good choice for him.