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Tracing Your Pennsylvania Ancestors
Do you need help getting started researching your Pennsylvania ancestors? Here are some resources both online and offline to get you started on your research.
The Seminole Wars: A Brief History of the Settlement of Florida
The Seminole Wars played an important part in the American settlement of Florida.
Why Was President Johnson Really Impeached, and Why Did He Get to Keep His Office?
Andrew Johnson was the first American president to be impeached. Why was he impeached and why did he get to keep his office? It's an interesting story.
The Top Online Resources for Researching Your French Ancestors
Do you have French ancestors? You don't have to go all the way to France to research them. Many French genealogy records are online. Here are the best sources.
Marriage Records: A Closer Look at Marriage Records #1
Marriage records are a basic part of genealogy research and are usually among the first official family records that beginning genealogists find. There can be a variety of information included on...
Richard Henry Lee: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Richard Henry Lee is one of the better known Founding Fathers of the United States. He is the one who first put forth the motion to official declare independence from Great Britain at the Second...
The Rich and Spicy History Behind General Tso’s Chicken: GeneFoods #8
Explore the spicy goodness that is both General Tso’s chicken and its history as we discover what this recipe can tell you about your family’s background.
Y-DNA and the Enigma of Richard III
Did Richard III have a real, genetic claim to the throne of England? Testing on his Y-DNA calls it into question. Researchers are still studying it.
Francis Lightfoot Lee: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Francis Lightfoot Lee was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While not as well-known as some of the other signers, including his historically famous brother, Richard Henry Lee, he still...