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Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Thomas Jefferson
Who was Thomas Jefferson? Beyond being our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, who was he? Where did he come from, what was his family like, and what other contributions...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Ethan Allen
Who was Ethan Allen, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? The man known as the father of Vermont was instrumental in a couple of key Revolutionary battles, & his capture by the...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Margaret Corbin
Margaret Corbin is not a name most associated with the American Revolution, but she played a very important and unique role in it. Here is her story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Nathan Hale
Who was Nathan Hale? His last words are famous even today, but what else did he do for the revolutionary cause? Here is his remarkable story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Marquis de Lafayette
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette? He was the most important foreign ally of the colonies during the Revolution. Here is the story of this remarkable man.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Patrick Henry
Do you know much about Patrick Henry beyond his name? Who was he, and what was his role in the American Revolution? Here is his fascinating story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Richard Henry Lee
Who was Richard Henry Lee? He was an important revolutionary who is not remembered nearly enough today, in spite of his accomplishments. Here is his story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: John Hancock
You probably know the name John Hancock, but do you know anything about the man behind the famous name? Here is the story of this American patriot.
Resource Guide to Canadian Genealogy
Do you have Canadian ancestors you wish to research? Are you wondering where to start? This list gives you five of the best websites for doing Canadian genealogy online.
Irish Immigration Wave: The Emerald Isle Comes to America
Millions of Irish immigrants came to America in the mid-19th century to escape the horrors of the potato famine. Here, they faced new struggles. Learn more now.
How the Seven Years’ War led to the American Revolution
History is a continuous rope of causes and effects. The birth of the United States is no different. Our Revolutionary War was the result of battles across the globe between the world’s major...
Canada Resources
Canada Immigration Genealogy Guide What with the Mayflower story and the millions of people who set foot on Ellis Island, US arrivals seem to hog most of the attention when it comes to immigration...
The Mayflower Pioneers: The Hardships They Encountered
The story of the Pilgrims has its origins in the desire of religious independence from the Church of England.
Genealogy Research Tips
Tricks for Finding the Unknown Burial Location of an Ancestor 3 Ways to Be Constantly Improving Your Genealogy Research 3 Online Genealogy Classes You Can Take to Improve Your Skills 3 Genealogy...