Bruce Jackson of “The Roots Project” Receives Award from the President

WELLESLEY, Mass. — A Massachusetts Bay Community College professor has received a prestigious award from President Obama. Bruce Jackson, a biotechnology professor at the Wellesley college, was awarded Thursday the “Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.” Continue reading Bruce Jackson of “The Roots Project” Receives Award from the President

From Baumgardner to Brown – or How to Baffle Your Descendants…

Randy Majors posted a fascinating research report a couple weeks ago detailing how he broke a brick wall caused by his ancestor having changed the family surname from Baumgardner to Brown. Mr. Majors was able to make the breakthrough by Continue reading From Baumgardner to Brown – or How to Baffle Your Descendants…

Family Tree DNA to Host Their 6th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy on October 30-31, 2010

The following news release was written by Family Tree DNA: HOUSTON, (August 11, 2010) — Family Tree DNA, the world leader in genetic genealogy, will host its 6th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy on October 30-31, 2010, at the Sheraton Continue reading Family Tree DNA to Host Their 6th International Conference on Genetic Genealogy on October 30-31, 2010

New Zealand Antiques Dealer Claims to be the Rightful Heir of the Harry Potter Castle

A Napier [New Zealand] antiques dealer has claimed that his family are the rightful heirs to one of Britain’s most famous dynasties, which owns the castle used in the Harry Potter movies. Kevin Percy, 74, believes his family was cheated Continue reading New Zealand Antiques Dealer Claims to be the Rightful Heir of the Harry Potter Castle

Five Ethnic Groups in Ghana Targeted by DNA Studies of Family Tree DNA

A firm in Houston, Texas that pioneered the use of DNA tests in genealogy studies is involved in a project in Africa that could help researchers there trace migration patterns over the centuries and help African Americans to connect with Continue reading Five Ethnic Groups in Ghana Targeted by DNA Studies of Family Tree DNA

WWII Marine’s Remains Thought to be Located in China

It’s now thought that it is known where Staff Sergeant Billy Lynch is buried in China. It’s too cold to dig, but next spring Moore’s Marauders will send scientists to attempt to locate his remains. With the help of DNA Continue reading WWII Marine’s Remains Thought to be Located in China