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Genealogy Grant Awarded to Bassett Historical Center

I had the pleasure of conducting research at the Bassett Historical Center in Bassett, Virginia while delving into Michelle Obama's ancestry. This vicinity of Virginia is home to more of Mrs. Obama's heritage than any other location, so was of particular interest. Fortunately for me (and countless others), the Center is the kind of resource-rich, high-activity, enthusiastically-staffed organization that we all dream of when we venture on genealogical field trips. For that reason, it is the recipient of October's grant to apply however it's most needed or useful.

Apply for an Honoring Our Ancestors Grant!

Genealogy Round Up, December 2

Thanks so much for the kind shout-out, Marian!
Roots and Rambles: Genealogy Videos – Roots Television

One of my toughest cases ever. Thanks for your help, SAS.
Remains of area soldier killed in WWI returned

The latest from beta.familysearch.org. Something for everyone! genealogy

Cool! Online naturalization records for Passaic County, NJ. Enter "Smolenak" to try it out
Public Records Electronic Search System (Press) - Passaic County

Taking Genetic History to the Grave - NYTimes.com

Where's Molly? - CBS Sunday Morning - CBS News

Genealogy Round Up, November 25

ooh . . . this sounds fun!
Ulster History & #Genealogy Summer School

What questions should we ask in our reader survey? « Genomes Unzipped

Listening to the dead | Life and style | The Guardian

Overdue!
National Irish American Museum Seeks Funding. DC Location. Historic & Contemporary Content

After 45 years, wedding photos found at scrap yard - TODAY Weddings - TODAYshow.com

Fall 2011 (3rd) season for WDYTYA??
Rosie O'Donnell films reality show at Jersey City Library

A Lot to Be Thankful For: 15 Million New Indexed Genealogical Records | FamilySearch.org

Genealogy Round Up, November 18

Well, genealogists have been at it for a decade, but absolutely agree that we're in the genomics age:
A Personal View of Personal Genomics - Bio-IT World

MyHeritage.com Unveils Stunning Online Family Tree Charts | Business Wire

The History of Ventriloquism, eh? History Magazine Jan 2011
History Magazine

Help India by entering contest for 5-star Irish getaway!
Win a Five Star City and County Irish Getaway – Passports with Purpose

Hmmm . . . mtDNA bar code portraits? What do you think?
DNA 11 | your genetic history as art

Who do You Think You Are?" returns 1/21/11!
NBC announces big mid-season schedule overhaul

Maybe you can go home?
Week of Welcomes: McCormack Style, Part I | The Irish in America

I like being linked w/ Marilyn Monroe & Einstein. I really do. But what the heck??
Megan Smolenyak -Photos

I get around. 35 states and counting!
Map of states where Megan Smolenyak has appeared

Genealogy Round Up, November 11

Megan Smolenyak: Grant Money for Genealogy Initiatives - Seriously

Limited time/quantity: SCGS selling WDYTYA genealogy how-to book for only $10 for holidays! Great gift!
Southern California Genealogical Society

Worth sharing again for Veterans Day:
No Man Left Behind: Not Just an Expression

Genealogy Round Up, November 4

Yes!
Ancestry.com Unveils New Family Tree Maker For Mac

Uncomfortable topic, but can't help thinking re: #genealogy implications: Youngest birth mothers, grandmas, ggms list
List of youngest birth mothers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bring this to US!
Turn Back Time, BBC: #history of our shops – from John Lewis to dodgy sweets

Roots Television | Megan's Roots World: #Genealogy Grant Awarded to Heritage Center in Arkansas

American Way article, -- please go to page 22:
Issue: November 01, 2010 :: AmericanWay Magazine

Hoping to meet some of my #genealogy Facebook/Twitter friends this week in Grand Rapids MI!
Got Ancestors?! 2010

Genealogy Grant Awarded to Heritage Center in Arkansas

We are thrilled to annouce the recipient of our September Honoring Our Ancestors Grant:

Johnson County Historical Society recently opened a Heritage Center that provides museum displays and a research center with the goal of becoming a one-stop-shop for family history research in Johnson County, Arkansas. A database is being compiled of all known deaths in the county from printed sources, funeral home records and family researcher records. The grant award will fund a removable hard drive to allow the Heritage Center to back up the county burial database, which is about 80 MB at present and growing exponentially.

Apply for an Honoring Our Ancestors Grant!

Genealogy Round Up, October 29

Tripped across this book twice today so obviously, I'm supposed to get it!
Genealogy Gems: Attitude of Gratitude — Lindenhurst & Lake Villa news, photos and events — TribLoca

Accidental Archivist - Free Webinar October 29
SCGSGenealogical Society Blog: Accidental Archivist - Free Webinar October 29

Cool! Family history records from Ghana!
No Halloween Trick, Just Genealogical Treats | FamilySearch.org

Didn't need an audit to learn this, but glad folks are noticing
Audit: National Archives At Risk

Have only been to 5. Gotta get going!
15 Historic Cemeteries (PHOTOS)

Cool! Didn't catch this when it came out last wk. Thx for coming!
Providence library hosts genealogy symposium on Saturday | Lifebeat | projo.com | The Providence J

Wow, 200 Unclaimed Persons cases solved!
Unclaimed Persons - locate the next of kin for unclaimed persons - every life is worth remembering

Well, this is a use I hadn't heard of before: DNA Spray Scares Robbers Away
DNA Spray Links Thieves to Place They Robbed

Genealogy Event in Michigan Next Week

Will you be joining Megan at the Western Michigan Genealogical Society next week? Here are the details. Hope to see you there!

November 6, 2010 - Grand Rapids, MI - Western Michigan Genealogical Society - "Michelle Obama's Roots," "Reverse Genealogy," "Tracing Your Roots with DNA," "Right Annie, Wrong Annie" and "Cases That Made My Brain Hurt" - The Prince Center at Calvin College, 1800 East Beltline SE

Genealogy Round Up, October 21

Hmm . . . not sure how I feel about this:
InoLife Technologies Launches Ancestry DNA Test to Consumer Mkt

The 3 M's! Maureen, Marian & Megan at Providence Public Library, RI this Sat. Hope to see you there!
Providence Public Library: Calendar

Ah, a silver lining.
Family genealogy spared in house fire | The Salt Lake Tribune

RIP:
Melinda Yates, beloved librarian - Times Union

Len Hollie:
Brooklyn's Immigrant Experience Comes Alive on Canvas

Love hearing about living Ellis Island immigrants! "South Berwick's Paul celebrates 100th birthday"
Fosters.com - Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME

Assembly urged to support use of familial DNA testing to fight crime | Richmond Times-Dispatch