The 1820s were a decade full of change and innovation in a number of ways. Transportation, culture, fashion, science, and more all made important changes and discoveries. These are some of the...
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The Evolution of Florida
Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here's the story of Florida's journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state.
The Wild Days of Texas: When Texas Was a Country
Texas spent ten years as an independent nation. Those years were wild ones for the Lone Star State. Here's what happened in Texas that made it so tumultuous.
More Tips on Female Ancestors: Finding Them Before 1850
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...
The State Capitals: New Mexico
Santa Fe is the capital of the state of New Mexico. It is the oldest state capital in the United States, having been established as the capital of the New Mexico Spanish colony in 1610. It also has a...
The State Capitals: Nevada
Carson City is the state capital of Nevada. It started out as a ranch that was a stopover and trading post for people going to California. With the discovery of silver in the area, the ranch became a...
The State Capitals: Mississippi
Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. It was an important part of the Choctaw Native American nation in pre-colonial times. Even after ceding it to the United States in the early 1800s...
Finding and Fact-Checking Old Obituaries in Online Newspaper Archives
If you are looking for old obituaries in online newspaper databases, you are doing excellent genealogical research. This is a wonderful technique for finding important information on those elusive...
Do You Have Any Shaker Ancestors? Here’s How to Trace Them
Do you have Shakers in your family tree? What are Shakers in the first place? Here, you will learn about this unique religious sect and how to find information on any ancestors you had who were part...
Valuable Genealogical Artifacts You Might Not Have Considered
Have you ever considered looking into more than just vital records and other standard genealogical resources to find out more about your ancestors? Genealogical artifacts can provide information you...
Why are Family Bibles Such Genealogical Treasures?
Family Bibles are some of the most unique and valuable genealogical resources available. If your immediate family doesn’t have one, you might not understand just how important they can be to your...
American Folklore: Nevada
Nevada has a long and intriguing history, having been inhabited by a number of different people over the millennia. As such, it has some fascinating folklore all its own. Here are some of the...
American Folklore: Mississippi
Mississippi has some interesting folklore. From mermaid worshipping Native Americans to witches and ghosts of all kinds, the folklore ranges from creepy to touching, and from weird to sad. Here are...
The “Ghost” State of Jefferson: All You Need to Know About the State You Didn’t Know About
There is a hidden state between California and Oregon called Jefferson. Here's what you need to know about it.
The Louisiana Purchase Controversy
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, & caused a lot of controversy for President Thomas Jefferson. Here's why it was controversial.