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Genealogy Roundup, October 2

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-10-02T12:01:41-04:00October 2nd, 2019|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military|

In this week's Roundup: Family heirlooms, the remains of two soldiers from past conflicts identified, genetic genealogy, and more.

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Genealogy Roundup, September 11

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-09-11T10:44:32-04:00September 11th, 2019|Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military|

In this week's Roundup: Two soldiers returning home from WWII and the Korean War and a new genealogy TV show, featuring "regular" folks, to premiere next month.

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Genealogy Roundup, July 31

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-07-31T10:24:42-04:00July 31st, 2019|Celebrities, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest|

In this week's Roundup: When Americans picnicked in cemeteries, Finding Your Roots news, and more.

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Genealogy Roundup, July 24

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-07-24T11:06:00-04:00July 24th, 2019|Celebrities, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military, Orphan Heirlooms|

In this week's Roundup: Orphan heirlooms returned to their families, sisters find each other, a family photo reenactment, and much more!

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Genealogy Roundup, June 26

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-06-26T11:26:07-04:00June 26th, 2019|Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military|

In this week's Roundup: Man accused of stealing WWII dog tags from National Archives, a victory for New York adoptees, and more...

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Genealogy Roundup, June 19

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-06-19T11:04:13-04:00June 19th, 2019|Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military|

In this week's Roundup: Why George Washington recorded his genealogy, an 84-year-old meets her family of birth, and more.

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Genealogy Roundup, May 29

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-05-29T10:59:57-04:00May 29th, 2019|Genealogy Roundup, History, Human Interest, Military|

In this week's Roundup: A celebration of those who gave their all for their country.

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Genealogy Roundup, May 22

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-05-22T10:40:00-04:00May 22nd, 2019|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Immigration|

In this week's Roundup: A heartwarming story of genetic genealogy at its best and a photo from the opening night gala at the Statue of Liberty museum.

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Genealogy Roundup, April 17

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-04-17T11:00:00-04:00April 17th, 2019|DNA / Genetic Genealogy, Family History, Genealogy Roundup, Immigration, Military|

In this week's Roundup: A peek into the genetic genealogy sleuthing process, organizing your family history research, two soldiers lost in past conflicts coming home, and more.

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Genealogy Roundup, April 3

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-05-23T11:52:47-04:00April 3rd, 2019|Featured, Genealogy Roundup, Human Interest, Military|

Are you ready for some good news reading? You'll find an orphan heirloom rescue, a WWII veteran still going strong (and in the workforce, no less!) at 97, a Reclaim the Records victory, and last but far from least, photos from the memorial service for Capt. Lawrence E. Dickson in this week's Roundup. Enjoy!

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Genealogy Roundup, March 20

By Megan Smolenyak|2019-03-20T10:38:02-04:00March 20th, 2019|Genealogy Roundup, Military, Research|

Did you know that besides genealogists like me, the DPAA team includes historians, analysts, investigators, combat medics, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, life support equipment specialists, forensic photographers, linguists, trained mountaineers, dive teams, forensic anthropologists and archaeologists, and more? Click through to see some of them in action!

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