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Genealogical Round Up

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:01:41 +0000

Like this naturalization index from Cook County, IL!
Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court: Search the Naturalization Declarations of Intention

Another fun toy to play with!
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Footnote.com Releases Civil War Widows’ Pension Records

Wow! I'm a huge fan of 23andMe, so am delighted with this kind shout-out to RootsTelevision.com!
The Spittoon » Roots Television: The Internet TV Channel for Genealogists

Irish Echo Online - News

New Roots Tuesday, October 14 (Roots Television | Og Blog)

Annie Moore's memorial in Queens on October 11, 2008. Hope you enjoy it!
Free Immigration Genealogy Videos on Roots Television: family history, Ellis Island, Europe, Germany

Angel Island mostly saved by heroic firefighters!
Angel Island's 740 acres hold a lot of history

I agree with Blaine that the stats are what makes this interesting.
DNA Could Reveal Your Surname, Of Course » The Genetic Genealogist

Check out this video from Tim McCoy. It shows the ceremony that just took place on October 10th, 2008 (last Friday) in Cork, Ireland to honor Annie Moore, the first immigrant through Ellis Island. A plaque was placed on the last house she lived in before coming to America. The Lord Mayor of Cork is there as is the General Consul from the American Embassy, and a charming bunch of school kids singing -- you guessed it -- Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears.
Free Genealogy Videos on Roots Television: New and featured family history video

Genealogy Today Launches Live Roots Meta Search Website

DNA Ancestry Blog: Ancestry.com DNA partners with 23andMe

My great-grandfather did something like this when he snuck my grandfather to his favorite church and had him baptized as James Patrick rather than James Vincent, but he never had the nerve to tell his wife because my grandfather spent his whole life thinking his name was James Vincent. Wonder how this fellow's wife is going to react?
Carter County man surprises wife, names baby Sarah McCain Palin

I've seen Dave's pottery on Antiques Roadshow a couple of times, so was intrigued to learn of this book.
Book Gives Master Potter--and Slave--His Due | Newsweek Books

This puts a smile on my face!
KPTH FOX 44: Local News and Entertainment for Sioux City and Siouxland | Unbelievable Discovery Keep

Snagged an interview with Sen. Paula Benoit during a recent conference I spoke at in Maine (go, if you're ever invited!). Sen. Benoit has a fascinating personal and legislative tale of adoption, topped off with a dash of serendipity. It's long -- over 20 minutes -- but check it out if you have time.
Free Genealogy Conference Videos on Roots Television: Lectures, education, presentations, workshops,

Ellis Island's Annie Moore Honored in Cork and New York

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:01:29 +0000

Annie Moore of Ellis Island fame was finally and properly commemorated in both Cork and New York last Friday and Saturday. On October 10, 2008, a plaque was installed on the last house she lived in before coming to America. You can watch the reveal of the plaque and remarks made by the Lord Mayor of Cork and the U.S. General Consul in the following video. And you can see a charming rendition of what I think of as Annie's song by local children. Tim McCoy, who guided local school children in making a film about Annie last year, was also instrumental in this event. Annie's Cork ceremony On the following day, October 11, 2008, a memorial was dedicated to Annie in Calvary Cemetery in Queens, NY. Her family orchestrated a lovely event that included, among other highlights, Ronan Tynan singing Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears. The songwriter, Brendan Graham, came from Ireland especially for the event. Also present were about a dozen of Annie's descendants, the memorial designer, radio personality Adrian Fennelly, and Bishop Sullivan of New York. I was given the honor of speaking and had the unusual experience of reading a letter from Barack Obama who paid tribute to Annie on her special day. Annie's New York ceremony On a personal note, my life has been so hectic of late that I find that I'm only now absorbing the impact of these twin events as I write these words. Until two years ago, the wrong Annie had accidentally usurped the true Annie's place, but now, thanks to the efforts of her descendants, many of our descendants will remember Annie. And though Brian Andersson and I tend to get most or even all of the credit for uncovering Annie's real story, the fact is that this came about due to the efforts of many genealogists who contributed their skills and talents. Tracy Stencil, Sharon Elliott and ProGenealogists.com all come to mind. I've touted them in talks and interviews, but they typically don't make it to the final version -- and heaven knows how many others were involved when we all blogged and surfed our way to the true Annie a couple of years ago. So to all those who contributed, thank you for literally correcting history.

Genealogical Round Up

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:34:51 +0000

Now here's a different kind of application of DNA testing spearheaded by none other than Ugo Perego!
mormontimes.com

Annie's day is coming!
Irish Echo Online - News

GW's kin on CNN . . .
Washington family descendant could've been king - CNN.com

Juliana's right. I don't get much sleep. But then, neither does Juliana!
24-7 Family History Circle » Ancestry.com Reveals Who Would be King of America and Candidate Roots as Presidential Election Approaches

Roger Kearney and I found each other last year when I revealed Barack Obama's Irish roots and he's turning into a bit of a rock star in Ohio these days!
ABC22

A few thoughts on famous cousins . . .
Palin may be related to Princess Diana and Roosevelt | Top News | Reuters

More on my adventures climbing George Washington's family tree . . .
The Associated Press: Texan is Washington's kin, and could've been king

Meet King Paul of America . . .
America's "Lost Monarchy": The Man Who Would Be King | Newsweek Culture

I LOVE this. Amazing stuff.
www.cnn.com

Where the Smolenyaks come from. They've got us as Gorale (well, a few folks in the village were, but that better describes the folks in the neighboring village of Velka Frankova) and Lemkov (yes, we are Lemko Rusyns). Welcome to my little corner of the world.
OSTURŇA

“The Graveyard Book follows the misadventures of a young orphaned boy named Nobody who lives in a graveyard. All of Nobody's friends are dead (or undead), so he's bound to get in a bit of bother here and there.”
OK, I'm curious.
Neil Gaiman Gives Away The Graveyard | The Underwire from Wired.com

Spotted by Joe Beine, the amazing genealogist behind deathindexes.com and other great resources . . .
Are You My Cousin?

This is blowing my mind!
Complete Genomics Will Sequence Your Entire Genome for $5,000 Starting in 2009 » The Genetic Genealogist

Presidential candidate Obama has Irish kin in southern Ohio - Openers - cleveland.com

More on Jefferson and Hemings . . .
Annette Gordon-Reed on the Sally Hemings Saga | Newsweek Books

Yikes! I'm an old-timer! Actually, that's a good thing . . .
kinexxions: A Salute to the Old Timers!

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Mark Halpern and David Mink

Leland's a hoot!
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Leland Meitzler

Angie's List Magazine

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of David Lambert

Wow! What a story!
Laid to rest...after 65 years

It's a sign!
A lucky glimpse leads to piece of family history | TheNewsTribune.com | Tacoma, WA

Cool! This sounds like a terrific conference!
International Black Genealogy Summit

Thanks, Randy!
Genea-Musings: Happy 2nd Birthday, RootsTelevision!

Thanks for the shout-out, Blaine!
RootsTelevision Turns Two - The Genetic Genealogist

We let Annie in, but her memorial is locked out . . .
Irish Echo Online - News

tracingthetribe.blogspot.com

Event Reminder - Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:35:29 +0000

October 18, 2008 - Huntsville, AL - Huntsville-Madison County Public Library - "Trace Your Roots with DNA," "Beyond Y-DNA: Your Genetic Genealogy Options," "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones" and "Welcome to Roots Television!" - Embassy Suites Hotel, 700 Monroe St. SW Hope to see you there!

Annie Moore Gets Her Day in Cork and New York!

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:48:36 +0000

I am beyond thrilled to share the following about the dedication of Annie Moore's memorial in Calvary Cemetery, Queens, NY on October 11th. It's free and open to the public, so if you're in the NY area, please consider joining us (see details at the end of this posting). In addition to this event, there will be another the day before in Cork. A plaque will be placed on the last house Annie lived in before coming to America. All these years later, Annie's getting her due! MEDIA ADVISORY NYC Memorial Dedication Ceremony Oct 11 For Irish-American Immigration Icon "Ellis Island" Annie Moore Features Prominent Line Up For Immediate Release Media Contact: Julia Devous | 623-297-2206 | julia@anniemoore.net Phoenix, Arizona -- The memorial dedication ceremony for the unmarked gravesite of Irish-American historic icon Annie Moore, the first immigrant through Ellis Island in 1892, set for Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 3 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York, will feature prominent members of the New York and Irish-American community and descendant family members. Confirmed program participants in the Annie Moore dedication ceremony are: Famed Irish tenor and New York City resident Ronan Tynan will perform "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears," the iconic song about Ellis Island and Annie Moore written by Ireland's composer/lyricist Brendan Graham "Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears" composer Brendan Graham will fly in from Ireland to attend the ceremony as an honored guest Auxiliary Bishop Dennis Sullivan, vicar general, will preside over the ceremony representing the Archdiocese of New York Radio personality Adrian Flannelly, host of New York's "Adrian Flannelly Show" for the Irish Radio Network USA, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the event Ireland's New York Consul General Niall Burgess will represent the government of Ireland Genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak will appear at the dedication and speak about her role in the discovery of the true story of Annie Moore New York Commissioner of Records and Information Brian Andersson, who's genealogical detective work helped uncover the true identity of Annie as a New Yorker will make a presentation Members of New York's County Cork Pipe and Drum Band, led by Kevin Healy, will perform throughout the ceremony New York's County Cork Benevolent, Patriotic and Protective Association will provide flags, the County Cork banner and logistical support for the event Patricia Prior, president of the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, sponsor of the event and project, will make remarks Members of the descendant family will speak and unveil the Annie Moore memorial Great-granddaughter and project spokesperson Julia Devous states, "We are planning a special event to properly honor Annie as both a simple, humble woman of Irish heritage from the Lower East Side, and as an Irish-American historic icon. We understand that Annie holds a special place in the hearts and minds of Irish-American immigrants and their families here in America and Ireland. There has been such interest in Annie and the discovery of the real story of her life as a New Yorker that we expect this event to be high profile and well attended by the public - especially the New York Irish community." She continues, "All are welcome to join the family and project supporters. We hope to honor Annie as well as celebrate her place in history with this special dedication ceremony." "The ceremony incorporates both cultural and liturgical aspects, which we think are both fitting and appropriate to the occasion," Devous says. Government officials, dignitaries, project supporters, descendant family members and representatives of the Irish-American community and media are expected to attend. Representatives from Ellis Island National Monument have confirmed their attendance as well. Annie Moore Schayer had at least ten children, of which only two, the Donovan and the Smith lines, have known living descendants today. There are five great-grandchild level families in existence and all five of these descendant lines of Annie Moore will attend and participate in the ceremony. They are (in order of age) great-grandchildren: Maureen (Donovan) Peterson and family from Ocean Grove, NJ Kevin Donovan and family from Howard Beach, NY Pamela (Smith) Salm and family from Milwaukee, WI Julia (Smith) Devous and family from Phoenix, AZ and Teresa (Smith) Smith-DeHesus from Phoenix, AZ Family members, great-granddaughters Julia Devous and Teresa Smith-DeHesus, great-great-granddaughters Adrienne (Donovan) Kraus and Sheleen (Donovan) Peterson, and Patricia (Smith) DeHesus, former wife of grandson Jack Smith, serve on the Annie Moore Memorial Project Steering Committee. Other descendant family members attending are Matthew (Donovan) Peterson, Alison Donovan, Dylan (Donovan) Kraus and Rachel Mary (Donovan) Kraus. The monument, carved from Irish Blue Limestone was produced in County Clare, Ireland by master carver Francis McCormack of Irish Natural Stone Products, Ltd and is imported by their Boston affiliate, Irish Natural Stone, Inc. Cardinal Edward Egan, Archdiocese of New York, granted a special waiver for the use of Irish Blue Limestone for the monument in Calvary Cemetery due to the historic nature of the project. The monument is a simple but elegant Celtic cross with elements that represent both her Irish and American heritage, and her connection to the "Ellis Island" story. The monument production is complete and it is en route to the United States, scheduled to arrive in early October. The unmarked gravesite of historic figure "Ellis Island" Annie Moore was discovered in 2006 when noted genealogists corrected history by unveiling her true identity and story. PROJECT BACKGROUND: On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore, a teenage girl from County Cork, Ireland, made headlines as the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island. Her image will forever represent the millions who passed through Ellis Island in pursuit of the American dream, and is a symbol for immigrants of all nations that have contributed to the rich fabric of the United States. On September 15, 2006 noted genealogists revealed the true identity and story of Annie and her descendants. At that time it was also discovered that Annie Moore's remains lie in an unmarked grave in Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York, along with five of her children. Led by descendant family members and supporters, the Annie Moore Memorial Project, established through the Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation of Phoenix, Arizona, was created to raise funds for a monument for her unmarked gravesite. Fully donor supported, funding for this special project has been realized through a national and international effort. INTERVIEWS/VISUALS: Great-granddaughter and project spokesperson Julia Devous will arrive in New York City on October 8 and will be available for advance in-person interviews preceding the event. Members of Phoenix's Irish Cultural and Learning Foundation board and Project Steering Committee, and other descendant family members, will arrive in New York at various times prior to the event and are available for interviews. All are available for interviews on October 11 after the event. Design illustrations of the monument and production photos by master carver Francis McCormack at Irish Natural Stone Products, Ireland, are available upon request. EVENT DETAILS: What: Dedication of "Ellis Island" Annie Moore Memorial When: Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 3 p.m. Where: Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York 4902 Laurel Hill Blvd, Woodside, NY 11377 Plot location Section 20/Third Calvary; enter from 52nd St and Queens Blvd Recommend arrive at 2:30 to allow for ample time to park Admission: Free and open to the public Information: www.anniemoore.net Contact: info@anniemoore.net (note: if you're thinking of coming and have any questions, shoot me an email: Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, smolenyak@att.net)

Obama's Ohio and Irish Roots

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:16:19 +0000

There's an article by Margaret Bernstein in today's Cleveland Plain Dealer that takes a close look at Barack Obama's pile of cousins in Ohio, as well as the Irish ancestors who brought them to Ohio in the first place. She really did her homework! Very insightful. And check out the .pdf chart you can click on. Presidential candidate Obama has Irish kin in southern Ohio

Genealogical Round Up

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:16:53 +0000

Come join me on Facebook, if you haven't already!

A look at one branch of Michelle Robinson Obama's family history . . . amazing how much is still standing.
A Family Tree Rooted In American Soil - washingtonpost.com

Getting my Irish on . . .
Newsweek - National News, World News, Health, Technology, Entertainment and more...

Thoughts on the future of the personal g(e)nome . . .
More on 23andMe and the Future of Personal Genomics | Health Care Industry Blog | BNET

The genealogical fever spreads to Ireland!
Now we're all barking up family trees - Lifestyle, Frontpage - Herald.ie

Leland's back! And he's on RootsTelevision.com being interviewed by Dick Eastman:
http://rootstelevision.com/players/player_conferences.php?bctid=1825615796
GenealogyBlog is Back! » Genealogy Blog

Louise is apparently voting her bloodline.
www.kfyrtv.com

Wow! Thanks, Tim!
Genealogy Reviews Online: Everyone's Turning 2 This Year

Hmmm . . . will be interesting to watch down the road a bit.
TGN CEO promises to open Ancestry.com to developers | The Industry Standard

Thanks a million, Juliana!
24-7 Family History Circle » Happy 2nd Birthday Roots Television!

Come join us in New Zealand in January!
12th AFFHO Congress in Auckland - more education in one place than you’ll see anywhere else! | Genea

I LOVE this article. When I tell folks that I'm half-Irish and half-Carpatho-Rusyn, I always have to explain what the heck a Rusyn is. This article -- by a fellow who's not Rusyn himself -- does a remarkable job of answering that question.
How the Rusyns Could Save Civilization - Main Feature - Main Feature - Pittsburgh City Paper - Pitts

I can't wait until I have time to go digging for all my Canadian cousins in this collection! I've played with it briefly and it's reaaaallly promising!
24-7 Family History Circle » Cousins via Canada? by Juliana Smith

Cool stuff! Makes you wonder what might be possible in the world of genetic genealogy in the future!
www.thegeneticgenealogist.com

RootsTelevision.com Is 2 Years Old!

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:09:00 +0000

RootsTelevision.com turns two years old today. It seems like just yesterday we flipped the virtual switch at 3:00 p.m. and went live. What's followed has been challenging, rewarding and humbling. We take it as a compliment that many still don't grasp that we're a two-person company -- that when we refer to ourselves as "two chicks and a channel," we mean just that. From the feedback we receive, it's clear that many of our viewers think we're a large company or backed by one, but we are -- simply put -- what a couple of stubborn people can do when they decide that something that doesn't exist should exist. We are very grateful to all the folks we've had the privilege of working with. I want to name them here, but this would turn into a novel. Most viewers have seen the invaluable contributions of Dick Eastman, George Morgan and Drew Smith, but less obvious is the work of folks like Sam Butterworth and Alyssa Gregory who have kept things running smoothly, all the directors, camera people and other crew members we've dragged from conference halls to cemeteries, the editors, musicians and graphic designers who have toiled to make our original programming first rate, the web and TV designers who have quite literally made us look good, the countless professional genealogists who have allowed us to interview them . . . the list goes on and on. These people are the reason we won four Tellys in our very first year and why genealogists have shows like Unclaimed Persons, Down Under, and DNA Stories to watch. These and hundreds of other videos can be watched by anyone around the globe whenever they want -- and better yet, it's free. If you've enjoyed any of our shows over the last couple of years, I'd like to ask for a little present for our second birthday -- tell folks about RootsTelevision.com. We've been so focused on creating the shows that we haven't spent much time telling folks that we're here, so we'd be very appreciative if you'd send your friends emails (click here for a message you can can copy) or mention us at your next monthly society meeting. Please also consider signing up for our newsletter or the Og Blog to learn about the latest shows we've launched. Barring that, just make yourself a note to come check us out each Tuesday as we roll out our new shows on New Roots Tuesdays. Thanks for a terrific first two years, thanks for watching, and thanks for telling all your friends about us!

The Candidates and Their Trees

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:52:22 +0000

I can’t resist climbing the candidates' family trees -- especially the Irish branches! Four Green Fields

Genealogical Round Up

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:07:22 +0000

Here is this week's Facebook collection of posts. Enjoy!

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Judith Lucey of NEHGS

I bet future generations of Janice Laster's family will thank her . .
The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper

I'm just going to let everyone make up their own punch lines to this one . . .
www.battlecreekenquirer.com

Ellis Island strives to tell more complete immigration story - USATODAY.com

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Blaine Bettinger, the Genetic Genealogist

Wow -- I'm actually impressed with how entirely vague they managed to be with their chicken-little concerns! Those interviewed basically say that DNA testing is limited and risky, but no one's asked to provide a single example. Well, I guess I should be used to this by now. We've heard this same assumption of collective ignorance by those wishing to "protect" genetic genealogists many times before. * sigh *
BBC NEWS | UK | Scotland | Family history DNA scam concerns

McCain family has deep Mississippi roots : Debate : Memphis Commercial Appeal

Sorenson Forensics Wins Contract to Provide Validation Services for Western Africa's First Forensic

Hmmm . . . sounds intriguing.
Welcome to Live Roots | Live Roots

I confess that this article leaves me a little confused, but it's relevant to the world of genetic genealogy, so I thought I'd share it.
Local DNA research has global implications - The Boston Globe

This sounds really interesting, although I'm not sure if many folks realize that it wasn't all that unusual for people to marry their deceased spouse's siblings once upon a time. I know back in Slovakia, for instance, it was considered noble of a younger brother to marry the widowed wife of an older brother because that meant support and protection for the children involved. At any rate, I'm going off on a tangent, but this book sounds interesting and -- I suspect -- will provoke a lot of discussion.
www.slate.com

Let the mergers begin!
MyHeritage acquires Kindo, growing its own family tree » VentureBeat

Nice to hear a success story like this. She must be quite a writer. Wonder if it's available on Kindle?
Family history gets publisher's attention -- Newsday.com

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Feargal O’Donnell of the the Irish Family

Your genome, your choice: a buyer’s checklist for genetic tests | deCODE You

Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective

Genealogical Round Up

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:23:43 +0000

Enjoy this week's collection of my recent Facebook posts! More than you ever wanted to know about funerals of the future. 40 Funerals For the Future - You Don't Have to Be a Hells Angels Leader to Go in Style (CLUSTER)

Want to learn more about what FamilySearch has in store for all of us? Check out this interview Dick Eastman did with Paul Nauta at FGS. Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: Video Interview of Paul Nauta of FamilySearch

Here's an appropriate gift for your DNA surname project administrator . . . mental_floss store :: T-Shirts :: XY Chromosome T-Shirt

Cool! Can't wait until I have time to play with this database and find some of my Slavic (and maybe Irish) cousins! Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter: 70 Years of Canadian Immigration Records Now Online

Dear Myrt kindly gave one of my recent blog postings a shout-out! DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Blog: BEST of the Internet for Genealogists – 14 Sept 2008

Great teacher, great story . . . A soldier's courage, obscure since WWI, is given due tribute - The Boston Globe

Check out this article I recently wrote for Ancestry Magazine. They asked me to figure out who would be king or queen of America today if George Washington had become king instead of president. Ancestry Magazine

The story behind DeadFred . . . ~ Shades Of The Departed ~

Not a big fan of 17-marker tests, but this is interesting in terms of the cost of DNA testing. Just days ago, 23andMe dropped their prices from $999 to $399 and now this. Genealogy Insider - Familybuilder Announces Low-Cost DNA Tests; Global Network

Who doesn't love a spit party? The Spittoon » 23andMe Struts its Stuff in NYC During Fashion Week

Thanks for your kind words about RootsTelevision.com, Wevonneda! Roots TV a valued resource

Anna-Karin spreads the word about Swedish genealogy and a successful conference! Genealogy Days in Malmö, Sweden - Kindo Family Blog

Geni spawns Yammer . . . Yammer Gets Top Prize At Tech Conference

New Event Scheduled

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:20:52 +0000

May 30, 2009 - Marion, IN - Marion Public Library - "Trace Your Roots with DNA," "Beyond Y-DNA: Your Genetic Genealogy Options," "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones," "No Man Left Behind" and "Mini-Film Festival" - Marion Public Library, 600 South Washington Street

Event Reminder

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:18:34 +0000

September 27, 2008 - Naperville, IL - Fox Valley Genealogy Society - "Reverse Genealogy: Techniques for Finding Your Lost Loved Ones," "Find That Obituary! Online Newspaper Research," "Trace Your Roots with DNA" and "Beyond Y-DNA: Your Genetic Genealogy Options" - Grace United Methodist Church, 300 East Gartner Rd. Hope to see you there!

September Grant Awarded

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 02:16:57 +0000

The Chester Historical Society began digitizing their archives in 1999. In 2003, they began a website for the Society, and then in 2006 joined the Hudson River Valley Heritage project making original source documents (obits, maps, indentures, estate accounts, etc.) available to the public. The grant award will go toward the purchase of a professional scanner and printer that can accommodate oversized original documents for the digital archive they are sharing online.

NEHGS Adds Video

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:05:25 +0000

I'm delighted that New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) has incorporated a player of RootsTelevision.com videos into their website, one that I've spent many hours on myself! You can take a peek here, but be sure to keep an eye out for upcoming videos, including one about the recent discovery of a previously unknown Helen Keller photo (with Annie Sullivan and the famous doll) in NEHGS's collection.