Your female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find, because of name changes and being absorbed into her husband's identity. This is particularly true of those ancestors who lived before 1850...
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Quarantine Genealogy: How to Attend a Genealogical Conference from Home
Genealogy conferences are largely going to be held online this year because of quarantine and lockdowns. This does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, attending a conference online may be more...
The History of Covered Bridges in America
The history of covered bridges in North America and the United States is a fascinating one. The bridges that remain are quite beloved and mostly protected. Here is the history of covered bridges in...
A Look at the 1860 US Federal Census
The 1860 US federal census is the last one taken before the Civil War. It is slightly more descriptive than previous censuses, but not as descriptive as post-Civil War ones. Here are some of the...
An In-Depth Look at the 1870 US Federal Census
The 1870 US federal census is a valuable tool for genealogists looking for their families in America just after the Civil War. It is a census of a few important firsts, as well as one of a...
Corning Glass and Your Family
Most of us know of Corning Glass as the makers of PYREX and CorningWare. However, Corning has a long, fascinating history of technological innovation.
Using the 1890 US Veterans Schedule
Did you know that alternative records exist to help you fill in the gaps left by the loss of most of the 1890 US federal census? There are several such sources. One of the most useful, but little use...
Irish Wedding Traditions
There are tens of millions of people in America with Irish ancestry, and even more around the world. Therefore, knowing about Irish traditions, such as wedding traditions, is important to...
John Adams: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
John Adams was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was also the first Vice-President and second President of the United States. A lawyer who became an outspoken proponent of...
A Quick Guide to Using the US Census for Genealogy
Are you a genealogy beginner? If so, have you used the US census yet? Have you ever heard of the US census? This is a brief outline of what the census is and what it can do for you in your...