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Can I Get Spanish Citizenship if I Have Sephardic Ancestry?

Can I Get Spanish Citizenship if I Have Sephardic Ancestry?

As told in Monty Python gifs.

family historyMeryl SchumackerSeptember 21, 2019jewish genealogy, jewish, how to, researchComment

Jewish Genealogy: What is Possible?

Jewish Genealogy: What is Possible?

I used to think there was nothing to find on my Jewish ancestors. Boy was I wrong.

family historyMeryl SchumackerFebruary 28, 2019jewish genealogy, jewish, census records, vital records, brick wall problemsComment

Conference Countdown: My Talk

Conference Countdown: My Talk

Learn about African-American genealogy at the New York State Family History Conference next week with me, Meryl Schumacker!

family history, eventsMeryl SchumackerSeptember 7, 2018conferences, speaking, african-american genealogy, lawComment

The Stuff of Life: Artifacts

The Stuff of Life: Artifacts

Family heirlooms can lead to genealogical discoveries.

family historyMeryl SchumackerAugust 31, 2018artifacts, family, researchComment