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Genealogy Round Up, March 10

Enjoyed chatting with Marian!
Marian's Roots and Rambles: Top Chef Genealogist: Megan Smolenyak

Love this article title!
Who does she think she is?

Brooke Shields, Who Do You Think You Are? (FYI, someone made a few edits and unintentionally injected a few errors. My mother was a Shields, so I promise I know how to spell it!)
Brooke Shields, Who Do You Think You Are?

With Hudson County as a backdrop, TV chefs, stars learn life lessons from their genealogy

Go, Lou Szucs!
Branching out on the family tree

Warning: This is a touch snarkier than usual!
Should David Cassidy Have Let His Roots Show on Celebrity Apprentice?

Wow. Father with motor neurone disease 'banks' his voice for his son.
Ill man records his voice for son

Would love to see this happen!
Motion for Annie Moore monument goes to council | thecorknews.ie

U.S. and Mexico Records Added This Week | FamilySearch.org

Pls join me in NYC on 3/16!
Who Do You Think You Are? Tracing Your Family's History

Hope to see you at Tattered Cover (Colfax) in Denver on 3/30!
Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History

Genealogy Round Up, March 3

Wow, 39% of my WDYTYA companion book were purchased in Seattle-Tacoma & LA last week. Thanks, WA & CA!
Genealogy Books - Who Do You Think You Are?, Honoring Our Ancestors, They Came to America, Trace You

Genealogy on TV

Who knew?
Julia Roberts Isn't a Roberts

Love this!
101-Year-Old Love Letter Tells of Secret Cross-Border Romance

Didn't know I was "famous," but this is pretty cool. Hope you'll join me in NE on 3/28!
http://bit.ly/fo5HW0

Pls join me in NYC on 3/16!
Who Do You Think You Are? Tracing Your Family's History

Final 5 being charged w/making a dish based on their heritage
What2Watch: Top Chef Clears The Table - Film.com

Irish DNA would be easier to sort out if he had been less prolific!
http://bit.ly/dE4Mm7

Tennessee State Library And Archives Traces Lionel Richie's Ancestry - Entertainment News Story - WS

Brazil, England, India, Italy, Nicaragua, Spain, and Wales Records Added | FamilySearch.org

Have y'all seen this new GeneaWebinars blog by Dear Myrt?
GeneaWebinars: Cold Cases: Genealogists, Coroners & the FBI by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak

There's No One as Irish as Barack Obama 2012

Very nice review by Marian Pierre-Louis!
Marian's Roots and Rambles: Book Review: Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide

LOVED this book. Can't wait to see the movie!
Tony Hawk’s ‘Round Ireland With a Fridge’ movie debuts in the U.S.

Genealogy Round Up, February 24

Ireland a nation of emigrants again
Ireland's Lost Wall website documents Irish brain drain

Thank you Seattle-Tacoma & LA for showing my WDYTYA companion book so much love!
Genealogy Books - Who Do You Think You Are?, Honoring Our Ancestors, They Came to America, Trace You

Matthew Broderick, Who Do You Think You Are?

Cool application of genealogy
Unnamed Triangle Waist Company Victims Identified

A Guide to Houses No Gentleman Would Dare to Frequent

"Who Do You Think You Are?" renewed for 3rd season!
NBC Renews Reality Series ‘Biggest Loser’, ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ & ‘Sing-Off’ – Deadline.com

No longer "old blue eyes"
AFP: Iceman Oetzi gets a new face for 20th anniversary

Please come join me on 3/16 in NYC!
Who Do You Think You Are? Tracing Your Family's History

Spike Lee: Who Do You Think You Are?

Roots Television | Og Blog: NRT: Black History Month

Attention, Colorado genealogists! Please come join me at the Colfax location in Denver on 3/30!
Events | Tattered Cover Book Store

Genealogy Grant Awarded to Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society

The Southwest Michigan Black Heritage Society in Kalamazoo, MI has been documenting the history and contributions of African Americans in southwest Michigan since 2003 through oral histories with descendants of original African American families in the area. The organization also works with families in the community to help them in writing their family histories through workshops, the Society's website, columns in a community newspaper, and private consulting. The grant award will be used to help fund an intergenerational family history weekend that will include training families on how to do their own oral histories and guiding them in developing a family book.

Apply for an Honoring Our Ancestors Grant!

Book Signing with Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak

Just scheduled...We hope to see you there!

March 30, 2011 - Denver, CO - Tattered Cover Book Store - "Who Do You Think You Are?" Book Signing - 7:30 p.m - 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

Genealogy Round Up, February 10

Rescued memories - priceless.
Mementos lost in tornado trickle in | The Des Moines Register | DesMoinesRegister.com

Not shabby, eh?
Ratings - Friday's Broadcast Ratings: NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" Returns With a Series High |

Check out this interview about genealogy I did with Jane Wilcox on Blog Talk Radio! You might want to subscribe!
Your Ancestors Want Their Stories To Be Told--Megan Smolenyak

Thanks for sharing re: Unclaimed Persons, Janice.
Mississippi Memories: "Every Life is Worth Remembering" - Unclaimed Persons

Wish I had a teacher like this!
Columbus Local News: > Archives > Region > Schools > DeSales hopes 130-foot D

Congrats to Sharon on this case!
World War II soldier to receive proper burial

Roots Television | Og Blog: NRT: Flashback - Who Do You Think You Are? Live!

Emmitt Smith: Who Do You Think You Are?

Hints of genealogy last night on American Idol when Steven Tyler mentioned his "Ukrainian" Grandfather. He's close, but just a touch off.
I've Got a Crush on Steven Tyler's Grandfather

This is a tease! Show/tell us more!
Family history turns into A level art work for Llanrhos student - North Wales Weekly News

Nice that those involved can tell folks in advance.
Belle Grove featured on NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are” | National Trust Historic Sites Web Site

Genealogy Grant Awarded to Benton County Genealogical Society

The Benton County Genealogical Society in Philomath, OR provides genealogical resources to the community including printing cemetery and marriage books, posting WPA records, and an online Benton County Pioneer Database. The grant award will fund the digitization of two old newspaper microfilms for the surname index to Benton County newspapers.

Apply for an Honoring Our Ancestors Grant!

Genealogy Round Up, February 3

"Who Do You Think You Are?" Season 2 Premiere and Companion Book - Chicago genealogy | Examiner.com

Love stories like this!
Man finds brother's WWII bracelet on website

Please share, RT, comment or thumbs-up (here and/or on the blog) if you like! Thanks!
Lisa Kudrow: Who Do You Think You Are?

Hope you'll join me on 5/21 in Homerville, GA! My first time speaking in GA!
http://bit.ly/gZPO7A

Good news 4 those w/NOLA roots!
N.O. archdiocese making historic records available

Seriously? On the 250th anniversary?
St. Patrick’s Day parade route to be cut short by city

Confirms what we all know!
Family History Trends - Archives

Pls come join me next week in FL!
Annual genealogy seminar scheduled : Largo Leader - Tampa Bay Newspapers

WDYTYA tomorrow night! Special Edition "Honoring Our Ancestors Newsletter"
Honoring Our Ancestors Newsletter

Genealogy Lecture in Largo, FL on Feb 12

Megan will be speaking at the Pinellas Genealogy Society on February 12. The details of the event are below -- hope to see you there!

February 12, 2011 - Largo, FL - Pinellas Genealogy Society - "Trace Your Roots with DNA," "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones," "Find The Obituary! Online Newspaper Research" and "Cold Cases: Genealogists, Coroners and the FBI" - Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive

New Genealogy Events Scheduled

Two new genealogy events have been scheduled for this year -- hope to see you there!

• April 16, 2011 - Madison, NJ - Drew University - "Right Annie, Wrong Annie" - Mead Hall, Drew University, 36 Madison Ave, Madison, NJ
• May 21, 2011 - Homerville, GA - Huxford Genealogical Society - "Remembering Our Ancestors," "Cases That Made My Brain Hurt," "Cold Cases: Genealogist, Coroner and the FBI" and "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones" - Homerville Municipal Complex, 20 S. College St., Homerville, GA