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Tracing Formerly Enslaved Ancestors: A Companion to the 1870 Census
The 1870 U.S. Census is a milestone for many family historians. For those tracing African American...
Inside the 1870 Census
The 1870 U.S. Census may be one of the most significant records ever created in the country’s...
Richard Mentor Johnson: A Controversial Hero
As we continue through our The Forgotten Seconds series—exploring the lives of vice presidents who...
The Sacrifices of Daniel D. Tompkins
Early Family Roots in New York and England Daniel D. Tompkins was born on June 21, 1774, in the...
Why does Easter’s date change?
Is it confusing for you to determine when Easter is going to be every year? You're not alone. Most...