Dive into Nina's family history as I uncover her German roots! From Bremen and Cologne to their naturalization in the US, see how census records piece together the amazing story of her second great-grandparents.

Two paths, one goal: Eastern European & Puerto Rican-Spanish ancestry. Exploring the rich tapestry of heritage.

Explore the intricate detective work behind solving a complex African American 'brick wall.' This post details a client's journey, from unexpected DNA results to tracing ancestors through challenging records, including the Simmons and Calvin lines.

Dive into the latest genealogy casework! This update reveals breakthroughs in tracing global ancestors to Poland, Belarus, and Spain, highlights an intriguing surname mystery, and shares a surprising personal DNA match found along the way.

On This Day - Dec 28, 1904, my great-grandmother Inocencia Nieva Nieves was born in Puerto Rico. Explore her unique Taíno & Spanish heritage.