Genealogy Round Up, December 23

Thanks to Dick Eastman for giving all genealogists this dose of self-esteem. Apparently, thinking about your ancestors makes you smarter!
The Benefits of Thinking About Our Ancestors

Not going to comment because I slight know one of the people involved, but quite a tale from the genealogical world: "80-Year-Old Man Attempts to Kill Wife's Lover After Genealogy Meeting - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter"
http://bit.ly/h0wqc9

2 late 4 holiday contest, but u can still get signed bookplate 4 copies of Steve Luxenberg's "Annie Ghosts"
Steve Luxenberg - Blog

Genealogy Grant Awarded to Archives Committee, Houston County, TN
Roots Television | Megan's Roots World: Genealogy Grant Awarded to Archives Committee, Houston Count

Enjoyed helping with this history mystery! Thanks to Nancy Naber Beach for bringing it to my attention!
Child's tombstone traced to Danbury

If you're a wee bit Irish, do yourself a favor & listen to these free podcasts by Irish Fireside!
Irish Fireside - Download free podcast episodes by Travel Podcast Network on iTunes.

My interview w/ Irish Fireside! Leave a comment for chance to win WDYTYA book!
Discovering Your Irish Roots

Megan Smolenyak: Did I Marry My Cousin?