Australia’s early settlers, whether former convicts or free immigrants, played a crucial role in shaping the country’s landscape. As they established farms, businesses, and communities, they left...
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Migration Patterns in the Philippines: Understanding Intra-Island and Overseas Movements
The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, has a rich migration history within and beyond its borders. Understanding these migration patterns is essential for genealogists tracing their...
Kentucky Land Records, 1774-1924
Land records are important in genealogy research because they place an individual in a specific location at a specific time
Early New England Settlers, 1600s-1800s
This index provides information on family lineages, vital records, and historical essays. It covers around 190,000 individuals and includes 22 well-researched titles about the ancestors’...
Immigrants to Pennsylvania, 1600s-1800s
William Penn, a Quaker, established Pennsylvania’s most important early settlement. Chartered in 1681 by King Charles II, Penn’s colony was mainly made up of English Quakers but also...
Irish and British Immigrants to America, 1870-1872 Vol. 2
Remember the following information:This index reveals new details about approximately 171,200 immigrants. It primarily focuses on Irish and British passengers but also includes references to...
Providence, Rhode Island: The State Capitals
The city of Providence is the capital of the state of Rhode Island. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States and was created as a haven for religious dissenters from the Puritans of...
Immigration Records: Scottish Immigrants to North America, the 1600s-1800s
This source has information on about 70,000 Scottish people who moved to the United States and Canada. The information comes from many places in North America and Scotland, and it would be hard to...
Irish Immigrants to North America, 1803-1871
Follow your ancestors as they leave Ireland to start a new life elsewhere. These records are mostly about 46,000 Irish people who came to the United States and Canada in the 19th century.
What is Griffith’s Valuation of Ireland?
Are you familiar with Griffith's Valuation of Ireland? If not, now is the time to become acquainted with it. It is invaluable in mid-19th century Irish research.
Have You Visited Angel Island?
Have you visited Angel Island in San Francisco? What do you think about building a state park on an island with such a storied past?
American Folklore: Maryland
Maryland has its fair share of intriguing folklore. From legends brought over by German immigrants to haunted bridges, creepy lighthouses, and a bizarre legend associated with local author Edgar...
Did Your Ancestors Go Back to England?
Did your ancestors immigrate to America from England? Did they stay? Sometimes, people who disappear from the record in America actually returned to England.
They Changed Our Name at Ellis Island
Did the workers at Ellis Island change your ancestor's name? It's an American myth. Truth is, they almost certainly did not, and here are the reasons why.
Ellis Island: One of the Most Important Places in American History
A discussion of the importance of Ellis Island, both in regards to the history of the United States as well as to learning more about your ancestors.