David M. Gregg was a renowned Civil War cavalry commander with the Union Army. He fought in numerous battles, and proved himself time and again to be an expert horseman. While he led no decisive...
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Set a Timer | Genealogy Clips #12
This is probably the best and most effective time management research technique when it comes to genealogy.
John Clem: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
John Clem was the youngest soldier to serve in the Union during the Civil War, becoming a drummer boy at only ten years old. He was also the youngest noncommissioned officer in US military history...
American Folklore: Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It has been home to Native Americans, Quakers, the Amish, Mennonites, and Dutch, Swedish, and English settlers. Its...
Italian Surnames: Their History and Meaning
Do you have an Italian surname in your family tree? Then, you will want to know more about the history and meaning of Italian surnames. This information will help your family history research be more...
Google Books for Genealogy Research | Genealogy Clips #60
Google Books is another good source. You can find a lot of good information in the old books on Google Books.
American Folklore: Oregon
The Spanish, French, and British quarreled over this territory, before it became an American state. It has some intriguing folklore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
William Harvey Carney: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
William Harvey Carney was an African American Civil War hero who kept the Union flag aloft during extreme circumstances, and was awarded the Medal of Honor for it. He is widely considered to be the...
Your Guide to Spanish Last Names and Their Meanings
Do you have Spanish ancestry? If you do, then knowing about Spanish surnames, including how they were formed and their meaning, can help you not only trace your family but learn more about your...
Searching Through Military Pension Records | Genealogy Clips #67
Military pension records are a good source of first and maiden names for female ancestors.