Exploring the homes where our ancestors lived can be a fascinating journey through time. These houses are more than just structures; they are the backdrops of countless family stories, traditions...
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Where Did Your Ancestor Live? How to Interpret Plat Maps
Have you ever wondered where your ancestor lived? You can often use old plat maps to discover the location of their homestead. Here's how to read the maps.
A Closer Look at Reading Maps #4
The rectangular survey method and the numbered lots method are two other ways to learn where to find your ancestor’s property on a map using an old land ownership document. The rectangular method was...
A Closer Look at Reading Maps #3
In order to make use of ancient maps, historical maps, topographical maps, fire insurance maps, and even gazette maps from previous centuries, you must first learn to identify the location of a piece...
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Tracing Holiday Traditions Through Your Family Tree: A Yuletide Journey Across Continents
As the holiday season approaches, the scent of cinnamon and evergreen drifts through the air, and familiar melodies wrap around us like a warm blanket. These seasonal moments mean more than...
Jimmy Carter: A Life of Service, Integrity, and Humanitarian Spirit
Let’s continue with our Pillars of Power series. We arrive at Jimmy Carter, a president whose legacy is as unique as his journey to the White House. From his humble beginnings on a peanut farm...
The Underground City: Cold War Bunkers and America’s Hidden Network of Survival
During the height of the Cold War, as nuclear tensions simmered between the United States and the Soviet Union, American officials quietly prepared for a nightmare scenario: a full-scale nuclear...
This Week’s Free Genealogy Lookups
Dive into your family history with this week’s free lookups! Uncover your roots and explore your family tree today.
The Bigfoot Phenomenon: America’s Love Affair with the Unseen
For decades, a mysterious creature known as Bigfoot has captivated Americans, sparking countless sightings, documentaries, and even scientific expeditions. What began as local folklore in the forests...
They Came in Ships and American Passenger Arrival Records (Two Book Giveaway)
Explore the fascinating journey of your ancestors with two essential genealogy resources! This month, we’re giving away “They Came in Ships” by John Colletta and “American Passenger Arrival Records”...