When the Civil War ended in 1865, the United States was scarred but standing. The fields were...
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Pension Paper Trails: Post-War Struggles and Paperwork
When the gunpowder settled and the flags were folded, Revolutionary War soldiers had to return to...
Why You Should Incorporate Periodicals into Your Genealogy Research
What are periodicals, and how can they help you with your genealogy research? These are actually...
Murder, Mayhem, and Infamy in the Family Tree
Every family has secrets. But some secrets are darker than others—and some leave behind headlines...
Petty Crimes, Big Consequences: Minor Offenses That Shaped Family Histories
Not every crime makes headlines. In fact, many of the offenses found in old court records are...
Women on Trial: Forgotten Cases and Family Scandals
In most family trees, the women are harder to trace. They often changed names, had fewer legal...