The decade of the 1800s was one of scientific innovation, wonderful new discoveries, incredible culture, and classical fashion. All of these things would have been known by most of our ancestors in...
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George Washington, the Masons, the White House, and the Case of the Missing Cornerstone
In 1792, the cornerstone of the White House was laid in a star-studded Masonic ceremony. No one has seen it since. Here's the story of the missing cornerstone.
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1810s?
The 1810s were a decade that had a lot happening, both in the United States and around the world. There were events that impacted certain regions, some that affected the planet, and plenty of...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1820s?
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The Evolution of Florida
Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here's the story of Florida's journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state.
Church Records: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
If you are looking for information that is missing from your family tree thanks to the missing 1890 US federal census, consider looking at church records. They can be a treasure trove of 1890s...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1850s?
The 1850s were not the quiet, uneventful decade that the history books usually portray them as being. In fact, there were a lot of important events going on around the globe. Our ancestors got to...
The Wild Days of Texas: When Texas Was a Country
Texas spent ten years as an independent nation. Those years were wild ones for the Lone Star State. Here's what happened in Texas that made it so tumultuous.
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1880s?
The 1880s were a decade of change and innovation. A lot of exciting and interesting things were happening around the world. Your ancestors probably knew about most of them and may even have had the...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1890s?
The 1890s were an important decade in American and world history. There were many scientific and cultural inventions and improvements that were made that your ancestors would have enjoyed and...