#genealogy

[ follow ]
Business Insider
12 hours ago
New York City

This star of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' says her husband is related to Ben Affleck. The genealogy records we found tell a different story.

Jennifer Affleck's claims of familial ties to Ben Affleck face scrutiny and controversy amid genealogical research that disputes her statements. [ more ]
#family-history
BuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Writing

19 Secrets People Literally Took To The Grave That Loved Ones Later Uncovered

A cherished relative had a troubling past that was revealed, changing perceptions of his character and impact on former students. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Martha Josephine Fletcher McCourt

Martha McCourt was a dedicated genealogist who contributed significantly to family research before digital tools became available. [ more ]
The Walrus
7 months ago
Books

Why So Many Authors Are Writing Multigenerational Stories | The Walrus

Genealogy can be a rewarding hobby, but it can be challenging for those whose families have been affected by war, colonization, and genocide.
Fictional family trees can offer a way to explore the complexities of heritage and ancestry. [ more ]
BuzzFeed
2 weeks ago
Writing

19 Secrets People Literally Took To The Grave That Loved Ones Later Uncovered

A cherished relative had a troubling past that was revealed, changing perceptions of his character and impact on former students. [ more ]
PortlandTribune.com
2 weeks ago
Medicine

Martha Josephine Fletcher McCourt

Martha McCourt was a dedicated genealogist who contributed significantly to family research before digital tools became available. [ more ]
The Walrus
7 months ago
Books

Why So Many Authors Are Writing Multigenerational Stories | The Walrus

Genealogy can be a rewarding hobby, but it can be challenging for those whose families have been affected by war, colonization, and genocide.
Fictional family trees can offer a way to explore the complexities of heritage and ancestry. [ more ]
morefamily-history
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
OMG science

An effort to finish her family tree led this Chicago woman to an unmarked grave in rural Ontario | CBC News

Robin Moore discovered her great-great grandfather's burial site, shedding light on the significance of potter's fields for marginalized communities. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
4 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Wealthier Members of Congress Have Family Links to Slavery

Members of Congress with enslaver ancestry exhibit higher median net worth compared to those without, showcasing the legacy of generational wealth disparities. [ more ]
#ancestry
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Ancestry DNA testing opens pathways to citizenship based on heritage, particularly for those with Irish origins. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Music

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson aren't just acclaimed writers. They're distant relatives

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are distant relatives, 6th cousins, 3 times removed, descended from a 17th-century English immigrant settled in Windsor, Conn.
Swift's song 'Evermore' coincided with Dickinson's 190th birthday, both being Sagittarius, and their poetic styles have similarities. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Ancestry DNA testing opens pathways to citizenship based on heritage, particularly for those with Irish origins. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Music

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson aren't just acclaimed writers. They're distant relatives

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are distant relatives, 6th cousins, 3 times removed, descended from a 17th-century English immigrant settled in Windsor, Conn.
Swift's song 'Evermore' coincided with Dickinson's 190th birthday, both being Sagittarius, and their poetic styles have similarities. [ more ]
moreancestry
Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

From Vikings to Beethoven: what your DNA says about your ancient relatives

Ancient DNA studies reveal surprising genealogical connections to historical figures and distant relatives. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Music

Taylor Swift is related to Emily Dickinson, genealogy company reveals

Taylor Swift and Emily Dickinson are sixth cousins, three times removed, descended from a 17th-century English immigrant.
Swift references Dickinson in her songwriting, and fans have noticed connections between Swift's work and the poet's prose. [ more ]
[ Load more ]