8
Mar
Who Were the Scotch-Irish Americans?
When I was growing up, I knew very little about my mom’s paternal side of the family. Supposedly, my maternal grandfather’s dad was Slovak, and his mother was “Scotch-Irish”. The…
20
Nov
Genealogy and Thanksgiving: Connecting the Past With the Present
It might seem like an odd combination at first glance, but genealogy and Thanksgiving are deeply intertwined – whether we would like them to be or not. In this post,…
6
Oct
Alternative Facts in Genealogy: Finding the truth in my family tree
Those of us who are actively researching our family histories can often feel pressure to make our research match our family stories, legends, and myths. The accepted family story can…
19
Sep
Colonial Ancestors and Iberian DNA
Do you have extensive Colonial America roots, yet show Iberian Peninsula DNA? In this article, you will learn how it can be possible to have both Iberian and Colonial ancestry. …
15
Jun
The Great White Plague: History Through DNA – A Family History Perspective
I’ve been really interested in family tree research (otherwise known as genealogy) for about four years now. During these four years, I have found myself doing a lot of studying…