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Modern Communication: A History of the Telephone
The telephone was invented earlier than most people may realize. By 1900, it was already present in some private households.
Death Indexes: A Closer Look at Death Records #3
If you are not able to locate a death certificate or an obituary for an ancestor, you may be able to find a date of death for them (as well as some other information) in a death index. There are...
How to Do Irish Genealogy Research Without Crossing the Atlantic
Irish genealogy research is very popular in the United States because so many of us have Irish ancestry. Here are some fantastic online resources for Irish genealogy to allow you to research your...
Thomas Lynch, Jr.: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Lynch, Jr is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. While not a famous one, he nonetheless played an important role in American history, and his story is unique in many ways...
Oklahoma, the Natives, and US Settlement
Oklahoma was originally set aside as a reservation for Natives. Yet, Americans wanted to settle there. Here's how Oklahoma went from a reservation to a state.
Online and Offline Genealogical Resources for Alabama
Are you looking for information on your Alabama ancestors? Here are the best online and offline sources for discovering your Alabama ancestors…
Philip Livingston: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Philip Livingston was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While not one of the well-known ones, Philip was nonetheless a busy and industrious politician, merchant, and investor. A native of...
Why Did Some African-Americans Fight for the Confederacy?
The presence of African American soldiers in the Confederate army is a little known fact of the Civil War. Here are the answers you need to know.
Researching Old Photo Studios to Identify 19th Century Photographs
There are a lot of things you can use as clues in identifying old photographs. Hairstyles, clothing styles, and the type of photograph it is are just a few of them.