This index of books describes New York's participation in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, referencing approximately 217,000 individuals, and includes references to military diaries, muster...
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Maryland and Delaware Revolutionary Patriots, 1775-1783 Military Records
Within the index, you can find approximately 104,000 individuals from Maryland and Delaware who contributed in some fashion as patriots to support the freedom of the American colonies from the rule...
New York Revolutionary War Records, 1775-1840
This lookup index includes information gathered from various sources, including muster and payrolls, historical essays, biographies, meeting minutes, correspondence, land records, and town records.
Virginia in the Revolution and War of 1812 Military Records
The index records collected within these eleven books were extracted from sources ranging from local courthouses to national archives. Original sources include bounty land applications, militia...
James Monroe: The Doctrine President and Last of the Revolutionary War Presidents
Step back into the early 19th century with James Monroe, whose bold leadership forged critical policies like the Monroe Doctrine, shaping American foreign policy and national identity. Discover how...
John Adams: The Pillar of American Integrity and Vision
Explore the enduring legacy of John Adams, America's second president, whose commitment to principle and keen intellect guided the young republic through its formative challenges. Learn how Adams'...
American Folklore: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the nation’s capital city, and it has some truly intriguing folklore that goes along with it. From the supernatural to conspiracy theories involving everything from the Illuminati...
Washington’s Spies: The Unsung Heroes of America’s Revolutionary War
Step into the hidden corners of the American Revolution, where quiet heroes changed the course of history. Unravel is a tale seldom told that holds the key to America's past. Ready to be captivated?
Research Basics: A Short Introduction to Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
Do you want to know if you have a Revolutionary War ancestor, or discover more about one you already know is part of your family tree? This is how you do it.
Indiana: American Folklore, Part 14
Indiana is the 19th state admitted to the union, with a Native American history going back centuries farther than that, and it borders the Great Lakes. There is plenty of fodder here for folklore...
The Fighting American Doughboys
The term ‘doughboy’ is one which remained a popular nickname for US servicemen for almost 100 years and which almost certainly had its origins in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848.
Georgia: American Folklore, Part 10
Georgia has a long history going back millennia with Native Americans, and centuries with European colonists. During that time, it has accumulated quite a bit of its own, uniquely Georgian folklore...
How Riverboats and Steamers Shaped American History
Before trains and automobiles, it was riverboats that connected America. You can learn more about the rich American tradition of steamships here.
American Folklore: Virginia
Virginia has a long history of human habitation, going back thousands of years. It was also the location of the first permanent British settlement in North America and was one of the original...
American Folklore: 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...