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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?

Genealogy Round Up, December 16

Our chance to be heard! National Archives
Save the Dates for the 2011 DC-area Researchers Meetings

Love that more of Slavic heritage are "going home"!
Merrimack woman travels to Serbia to trace family tree

Saw this video on DNA lists & thought it was cool:
200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 Minutes

Back issues of my newsletter to 2005! Can subscribe too (upper right)
Honoring Our Ancestors Newsletter

The deadly wit and wisdom of the Irish carved in stone
http://bit.ly/frg8xw

Tim McGraw, Lionel Richie, Vanessa Williams, Rosie O'Donnell, Ashley Judd, Kim Cattrall, Steve Buscemi search 4 roots 
The Associated Press: McGraw, Richie search for family roots on TV show

Someone just asked me if my "Who Do You Think You Are?" companion book is available 4 Nook & it is!
Barnes & Noble.com - eBooks Search: smolenyak

WDYTYA paperback pre-order: "Who Do You Think You Are?: Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History
Amazon.com: Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History (978014311

Of course! A UPC for our ancestors' tombstones! What took so long to think of this?
Timeless Footsteps

Great idea, but what about those of us not in UK?
Twitter campaign to promote Ireland

Check it out! Geneticist Spencer Wells has a just-launched, public Facebook page!
Spencer Wells

Genealogy Round Up, December 9

R.I.P., Brenda Starr. Used to love reading about her adventures as a kid.
Starr, reporter, leaves newspapers

More family history goodies!
FamilySearch Wraps Up Genealogical Gifts for the Holiday Season

Fetal DNA Sequenced From Mother's Blood - ScienceNOW

Cool! Paperback of my #WDYTYA companion book, a how-to #genealogy guide, now available for pre-purchase!
Amazon.com: Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History (978014311

Graveyards at Disneyland? Cool!
Graveyards at Disneyland? The Quirky Secrets of the 'Happiest Place on Earth'

More on Weikel case:
Army veteran honored in Mahanoy City 92 years after WWI death

Rosie O'Donnell's WDYTYA episode to air in Feb. Was she in Ireland?
Rosie In Another Land

What?! Per Wikileaks, US says China believed to be spying on co's involved in genealogy, med. research in Iceland
Iceland Review Online: Daily News from Iceland, Current Affairs, Business, Politics, Sports, Culture

Pls come join me in FL in Feb!
Star researcher to speak at Pinellas event

London's Largest Cemetery Now Documented on Deceased Online - Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter

Like what she says about ancestors:
This much I know: Bettany Hughes | The Observer

Megan's Roots World: Genealogy Grant Awarded to Bassett Historical Center

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 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 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