The Long Beach Island Historical Association announces the launch of “Island Voices,” an oral history project now available on its website. This extensive collection features the stories of historians, witnesses and participants who have shaped the rich cultural tapestry of the Island. In development since 2022, the project has produced a series of finished videos, …
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DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy Help Solve Detroit Cold Cases
A man whose partial remains were found in a vacant apartment building in Detroit in 1998 has been identified as Robert Booker Jr. In the meantime, a murdered man whose body was found in downtown Detroit in 1981 has been identified as Jerry Tate. The DNASolves database, which works with law enforcement to make identification in outstanding …
New Book Unveils the Secrets to Unlocking Your English/Welsh Family History
Genealogy enthusiasts beginning their English or Welsh family history quest have a new must-read resource with the release of Bigamists, Bastards and Baffling Brick Walls: A Beginner’s Guide to Discovering Your English Family History. Written by family historian Nick Thorne, this captivating guide offers a deep dive into the world of English and Welsh ancestry, …