When I First Noticed This One Some postcards you flip past quickly. Others make you stop. This one made me stop. It’s not flashy—there’s no massive landmark or postcard-perfect sunset. Just a simple...
Author - Will Moneymaker
Immigrants to the New World, 1600s – 1800s
Request a Free Lookup This immigration index covers early arrivals to the American colonies from the 1600s through the early 1800s. These include: New World Immigrants (Volumes 1 and 2) Emigrants to...
The Real History of Father’s Day: From 1910 to Today
Every June, many of us pause to honor the fathers in our lives—the ones who taught us how to change a tire, tied our fishing lines, and maybe even showed us how to be brave in the quietest of ways...
1925 New York State Census: A Final Glimpse Between the Federal Counts
The 1925 New York State census holds a prominent place in the lineup of state enumerations. This is not only because it was the last one conducted by the state but also because of the historical...
1915 New York State Census
By the time New York took its 1915 state census, the state was in the midst of dramatic social, political, and demographic shifts. The five years since the 1910 federal census had brought even more...