Genealogy Roundup, September 23
In this week's Roundup: A rare day-by-day document of life aboard a slave ship, passenger ship posters, genealogy masks of the day #30-#34, and much more.
In this week's Roundup: A rare day-by-day document of life aboard a slave ship, passenger ship posters, genealogy masks of the day #30-#34, and much more.
In this week's Roundup: An orphan heirloom rescuer, a woman is reunited with her sister after more than 50 years, the story of Representative Val Demings' great-great-grandmother, and much more.
In this week's Roundup: A heartfelt and thought-provoking poem touching past and future (recited by the author), RIP Irish sculptor Jeanne Rynhart, and more.
The second of two grants in Q4 of 2019 was awarded to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. Funds will assist with an oral history initiative the Center is kicking off this year.
In this week's Roundup: Some great genealogy detective work, a soldier lost in the Korean war accounted for, and more.
In this week's Roundup: Transforming ashes into works of art, handwriting, a soldier lost in the Korean War coming home for interment, and much more.
In this week's Roundup: The Irish in Barbados, census humor, and researcher beware
In this week's Roundup: FindaGrave, a soldier from the Korean War accounted for, Sweden's 'Book Boat,' and more.
In this week's Roundup: A celebration of those who gave their all for their country.
Semiferal pets, cash stuffed into medicine bottles, and sometimes a file cabinet that reveals a millionaire. Ever wondered about the work of public administrators who oversee the estates and search for heirs of those who die without a will? Check out this week's roundup for a fascinating peek behind the scenes.