#genealogy

#genealogy

The librarian sat me in front of a microfilm reader and brought out roll after roll of film. I stayed there for hours, squinting to decipher the archaic handwriting in the Free Negro Book, which was published annually in South Carolina before the Civil War. The names in each year's edition were alphabetized, but only roughly-all of the surnames starting with A came before all of the surnames starting with B, but Agee might come before Anderson, or it might come after.

"We are bringing them back to life."

The remains were recovered in 2021 from a fishing vessel's net, revealing they belonged to Jeffrey Lyndon Hulliger, who disappeared at sea in 1997.

JD Vance's claim of Irish ancestry has been challenged, revealing a genealogical dead end that has sparked controversy and disappointment among supporters and critics alike.

Will Young discovered he is descended from British royalty, specifically relative to King Edward I, during an episode of 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.

Aisling Bea, known for her comedic prowess, revealed that her birth name is Aisling O'Sullivan, reflecting on how her father's legacy shaped her identity.