You find your ancestor living with the family in one census. Ten years later, that person is gone. There’s no obvious death record. You can’t find another marriage. You don’t see evidence of a move...
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American Folklore in Oklahoma
Oklahoma became the forty-sixth state on November 16, 1907, but its story began long before there was an Oklahoma Territory, an Indian Territory, or even a United States. Native peoples lived...
American Folklore in 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.
American Folklore in South Dakota
South Dakota is a large state with a small population. Being mostly rural, there are a lot of wide, open spaces there, as well as heavily forested ones. Its long history with Native Americans, and...
What Funeral Home Records Can Tell You About Your Ancestors
When an ancestor dies, most genealogists know the usual records to search. There’s the death certificate, obituary, cemetery record, gravestone, probate file, and perhaps a church burial record. But...
American Folklore in 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...
American Folklore in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It was explored by the Spanish and French in the 1500’s, settled by the British in the 1600s, and was home to Native...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for August
Are you in search of distinctive genealogy projects to work on during August? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of ten projects that you can do with or without children. Engaging in each...
Genealogy Helps, Vol. 13 (Free eBook)
Genealogy Helps, Vol. 13, brings together 30 articles filled with research ideas, historical background, surname information, and practical ways to learn more about your family’s past. Whether you...
American Folklore in Rhode Island
Rhode Island was an original British colony in North America, and the last colony to ratify the new US Constitution, making it the thirteenth official state. It may be the smallest state in size, but...