Genealogy Roundup, June 8
This week, we've rounded up an interview on unclaimed persons, a mystery surrounding photo booth portraits, a look at Victorian-era memento mori photographs, multitasking genes, and more!
Genealogy Roundup, April 20
This week's Roundup brings us the story of a female reporter who went undercover in 1921 to expose the immigration process, the man who walked 2,000km to trace his grandfather's escape from a Russian gulag, the rescue of a treasure trove of family history, and much, much more!
Genealogy Roundup, June 3
Bizarre NY public library requests, Shania Twain's roots, world's largest family reunion, WWI Hero Henry Johnson receives Medal of Honor, and more.
Memorial Day: Correcting the Story of World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Henry Johnson
More remains to be corrected, but clarifying Henry Johnson's name, as well as shedding light on the dates and places of his birth and death, seems a modest and fitting tribute.
“Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing” Available Today!
I'm so excited to announce that today is the official [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: The First Lady’s Multicultural, Great Migration Past
Several years ago, I conducted extensive genealogical research into the [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: Purnell Shields
This is the seventh in a series about the ancestry [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: Rebecca Jumper (aka Coleman)
This is the sixth in a series about the ancestry [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: Fraser Robinson
This is the fifth in a series about the ancestry [...]
Michelle Obama’s Ancestors: LaVaughn Johnson
This is the fourth in a series about the ancestry [...]