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The 10 latest articles on Genealogy & Family History come from 10 sources, published between Oct 27 and Nov 12.
People in these stories: Michael Curry (2)
Places: U.S. (3), Virginia (3), Plantation (2), Brazil (2), Earth (2)
At 95, a Houston great-grandfather gets missing part of identity: his birth certificate
24/7 LiveNew York CityNew JerseyLong IslandNorthern SuburbsConnecticutU.S. & World At 95, a Houston great-grandfather gets missing part of identity: his birth certificate ABC13 introduced you to James Dorsey in June, when he spoke with reporter Brandon Hamilton about what it would mean for him…
Remains of an enslaved man, woman and boy are buried in Virginia
By Ronald G. ShaferWILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Right Rev. Michael Curry spoke while standing above a brown casket containing the remains of three enslaved African Americans. They were removed from their graves decades ago and were about to be reburied.
Over 100 oral histories of Black Hoosiers now available online
Decades of history, previously heard only inside kitchens and living rooms across Indiana, now have a permanent home. More than 100 oral history interviews documenting the lived experiences of Black Hoosiers are now accessible through the Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation…
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Click Here To 'Like' Meridian Magazine on Facebook November 12, 2026 Menu Home Columnists Videos Store November 12, 2026 Family History Heaven Knows Where to Find Them: Four Remarkable Family History Miracles By Scot Facer Proctor · November 9, 2026 Share“Have miracles ceased? Behold I say…
Where were enslaved Africans taken from? The answer could be hidden in their bones.
HISTORY & CULTURE Where were enslaved Africans taken from? The answer could be hidden in their bones. Scientists have created a groundbreaking map of strontium isotopes found across sub-Saharan Africa—which could help descendants of enslaved people reconstruct their family histories.
Sephardic Heritage and Hidden History: How the Abendano Family’s Story Intersects With Modern Blockchain Genealogy Tools
By early 2019, more than 26 million people had taken at-home DNA tests to trace their ancestry worldwide, according to MIT Technology Review. Sephardic Jewish families face unique challenges in this pursuit. Centuries of forced conversion, migration and record destruction left deep…
Remains of enslaved African ancestors reinterred at Kingsmill
Words of lament and repentance resounded from Williamsburg’s Bruton Parish to James City County’s Kingsmill on Monday. Leaders and members of the Episcopal Church joined with the Descendant community, Black residents with roots in the earliest days of Colonial Virginia,…
Explore your last name’s history with a $19.99 Ancesta report
Mitchell readers can learn about a surname’s meaning, origins and historical records without submitting a DNA sample. We may earn a commission when you purchase through links in this article. StackSocial prices subject to change TL;DR: Trace your last…
The Black family
Karen Carr shared her research findings during the Warren County Genealogical & Historical Association meeting. Letters of correspondence were common between the Black and Marbury families, as they often conducted business together. From her research and poring over the endless documents…
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Tracing Black ancestry: genealogy and DNA, records of the enslaved, descendants' discoveries and family reunions.
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