Elbridge Gerry is often remembered for the term gerrymandering, a practice in electoral politics that still influences elections today. However, his legacy extends far beyond that. Gerry was a key...
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Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry by Katherine B. Corey (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
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Aaron Burr: The Forgotten Seconds
Throughout American history, the vice presidency has often been a stepping stone to the highest office in the land. Some vice presidents successfully ascended to the presidency through election or...
Inside the 1800 U.S. Census
The year 1800 was an exciting time for the United States. The country was brand new, only seventeen years out from the conclusion of the American Revolution. Many other countries, and even...
Inside the 1790 U.S. Census
The 1790 US federal census was the first one taken by the United States. It was a brand new country at the time, and this census, though brief and simple, shows what the population of the nation...
Census Records: Unlocking Generations of Family History (1790–1950)
Today, let's discover the invaluable insights census records from 1790 to 1950 offer genealogists and learn how to navigate, interpret, and incorporate them into your family history research.