The Roosevelts: An Intimate History chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first...
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Ellis Island: One of the Most Important Places in American History
A discussion of the importance of Ellis Island, both in regards to the history of the United States as well as to learning more about your ancestors.
Love At First Sight – And The Kids (Genetoons Cartoon #07)
Genetoons is a simple, one-panel, Genealogy cartoon for the whole family to enjoy. Using a Genealogical idea or fact, I want the reader to laugh! I hope you enjoy them. Share this: Email a link to a...
The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors
Proven Solutions for Your Research Challenges Has your family history research hit a brick wall? Marsha Hoffman Rising’s best-selling book The Family Tree Problem Solver has the solutions to...
God Has No Grandchildren (Genetoons Cartoon #06)
Genetoons is a simple, one-panel, Genealogy cartoon for the whole family to enjoy. Using a Genealogical idea or fact, I want the reader to laugh! I hope you enjoy them. Share this: Email a link to a...
Explore Your German Ancestry
The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe I recently purchased this book on Kindle to help me locate my missing German ancestors. I’ve found a wealth...
Before and After (Genetoons Cartoon #05)
Before and After (Genetoons Cartoon #05) Genetoons is a simple, one-panel, Genealogy cartoon for the whole family to enjoy. Using a Genealogical idea or fact, I want the reader to laugh! I hope you...
The Orphan Train Movement
Do you think that the Orphan Train Program was a successful one? How do you think it compares to the foster care system that exists in America today?
Genealogy Data: Frequently Occurring Surnames from Census 2000
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes a list of frequently occurring surnames from Census 2000. (Note: this data is from the 2000 census.) You can look through the list below of surnames that may show how...
Connect with Ancestors and Share Family Stories (FamilySearch Tree App)
I started using this app a few weeks ago and I’ve found it very easy and convenient. I can use my existing FamilySearch.org Family Tree account to view the details of my family tree, plus add...