There have been many clients in the past that ask that I document my research on their family trees on Ancestry.com. As a result, I must walk them through the process of inviting me to share their tree, which can be a bit difficult if you are not familiar with the procedure. With that in … Read more
General BS, Research I am going to say something that may come across as confrontational; we are not responsible for our forefather’s sins. History is History After watching several of the genealogy shows it amazes me that the people on them celebrate their ancestors who pushed the limits of the law and ideas of the … Read more
David Owen Thomas, From Wales To Virginia Blaenau Ffestiniog, Meirionnydd, Cymru, or Anglecized as Festiniog, Merioneth[shire], Wales, is a small town in north central Wales, located in the Snowdonia National Park. In the late 18th century slate was discovered in the area. The slate quarrying and mining industry that resulted brought many workers from northern … Read more
By Leighton D’AntoniAssistant Criminal District Attorney in Dallas County Forensic investigative genetic genealogy (abbreviated FIGG, IGG, or FGG) is a groundbreaking tool in the field of criminal investigations.[1] It is revolutionizing the way DNA evidence is utilized while giving law enforcement the confidence to solve previously unsolvable violent crimes. Reflecting this confidence and enthusiasm, one investigator … Read more
Greenville police have announced a break in the decades-old murder of an infant known as Julie Valentine. Chief Ken Miller said Brook Graham, 53, was charged with homicide by neglect after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Graham is being held without bond. Miller called the crime an “unfortunate and terrible murder of a defenseless infant,” and credited … Read more