The Original 13
Growing up, from time to time, I would stay with my aunt and her family in Germantown, Pennsylvania. I won’t mention how many years ago that was, but I will tell you those visits...
The search for identity: one adopted man’s struggle to find his roots
The cover story of a recent edition of Sports Illustrated begins: “Aaron Levi wanted to know who he was, where he came from, where he belonged. From an early age he had questions about...
DNA testing: a lifeline for adoptees searching for their roots
One of the most promising applications of DNA testing is its potential to provide information to a population with limited access to genealogical records: adoptees. While adoptees can obtain certain records, the venture...
Why Genealogy Matters
Genealogy has undoubtedly experienced a rebirth in recent decades. The proliferation of online resources and the vast opportunities for crowdsourcing to expand one’s ancestral knowledge underscores the popularity boom that genealogy has experienced. Currently,...
The Oral Interview
Introduction: Countless civil, military, and religious records are available for family researchers looking for information on ancestors, yet right under our nose is an often overlooked free genealogical repository: The Oral Interview. Nothing better...
Finding Yourself in your Family History
“Kiss me, I’m Irish” “Italians Do it Better” “Polish and Proud” When I was a young child, silk screened T-Shirts were all the rage, and while I stuck to kittens and puppies, my friends’...
Why genealogy?
Have you ever dreamed of a house with a fireplace where you could proudly display your big family tree framed nicely and simply? If yes then I am talking to the write person. As...
Genealogy: Creating Stronger Families
My great-grandmother lived to be ninety-six years old. She had been through so much: outlived two husbands, two sons, and a host of friends and acquaintances. She was also a multitasker before the term...
