Monday Recap for December 29, 2014

Posted December 29, 2014 by Amanda | No Comment

It’s our last genealogy recap for 2014! Check out these articles you may have missed over the holidays.

Image: The Couple That Took the Same Christmas Portrait for 40 Years / The Atlantic

The Couple That Took the Same Christmas Portrait for 40 Years (The Atlantic) – Anne and Richard Wagner took a photo in front of their tree every year from 1900 to 1942
‘Bay Area’s Titanic’: 1901 shipwreck near Golden Gate found (SF Gate) – A passenger ship that sank nearly 114 years ago has been discovered
Speed Dating in the 19th Century (NPR) – Interesting article about the 19th century practice of New Year’s Calling
George III ‘eccentric’ drawing uncovered at British Library (BBC News) – Eccentric architectural drawings by King George III have been recently discovered by historians
What the Most Fortunate Learn During the Holiday Season (The New York Times) – America’s oldest and wealthiest families share family lessons learned during the holidays

Monday Recap for December 15, 2014 – Read up on what you may have missed this week
The Boston Tea Party – It’s the 241st anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Were your ancestors there?
New: Enhanced Photo Uploader – We’re excited to announce an easier and faster way to upload your family photos to Geni!