Her name was changed in Philadelphia, and other tall tales

One in ten Americans can claim membership in the Irish heritage demographic, and our immigrant ancestors all have amazing stories to tell. But certain ancestors sure do make it difficult to find those stories!

March 20, 2023 2

Portraits and Presumptions

Every brick wall has a name, and the most beautiful one in my family is named Anne Kennedy.

January 12, 2020 9

Four Mistakes and an Obituary

I finally found the correct record for my great-grandfather, but it wasn't a discovery to celebrate. My only thought was, "I hope this is all a mistake."