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Ontario and Nova Scotia Settlers, 1790-1860
American colonists, especially Loyalists, and English, Scottish, and Irish immigrants, were among the first to live in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
German and Swiss Settlers in America, 1700s-1800s Immigration Records
Most of this book's German and Swiss immigrants settled in the Carolinas, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas. There are a lot of different kinds of resources here. For example...
Irish to America Passenger and Immigration Lists Volume 2, 1846-1886
Referencing immigrants who arrived in Boston between 1846 and 1851 and in New York between 1866 and 1886. Information obtained from original ship manifest schedules, which are records submitted by...
Pennsylvania, Harrisburg: The State Capitals
Harrisburg is the capital of the state of Pennsylvania. Europeans first went to the area with the famous John Smith expedition of the early 1600s. The city has been an important one for various...
Tips for Researching British Ancestors
Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure, but suspect you might? Here's how to find them, and how to research them in England once you find them here.
Pilgrim Genealogies and Histories, the 1600s-1900s
What do you really know about America's most famous immigrants, the Mayflower pilgrims? This is an excellent resource for discovering the stories and timelines behind the mystery.
Charleston, West Virginia: The State Capitals
Charleston is the capital of the state of West Virginia. It is known for its prolific production of natural resources like natural gas, salt, and coal. Because of this, it has always been a strategic...
Ethnic Enclaves: Uncovering Cultural Pockets in Cities
Have you ever been curious about the histories that are whispered along the streets you walk? Join me as we explore the heart of our cities, discovering the intimate tales of ethnic neighborhoods...
Eric Larson: Nine Old men
Eric Larson was a Disney animator, and later became a Disney Legend. Yet, Eric did not want to work at the Disney Company in the beginning. He ended up there by chance, wanted to quit, was talked...
The Real Truth Behind Coats of Arms and Family Crests
Are you interested in knowing more about your family coat of arms? First, be sure your family actually has one. Here is the truth behind family coats of arms.
Who Are the Black Dutch?
Were you told you have Black Dutch ancestry, but don't know what it means? It means a lot of different things. Here is what you need to know about these people.
William Frawley: I Love Lucy
William Frawley is best known for playing landlord and friend Fred Mertz on the hit TV show, I Love Lucy. However, he had a long and storied career before and after that iconic role. He also had a...
A History of Plymouth Rock
Do you know where the rock in the Plymouth Rock monument originates? Is it really the place Pilgrims first set foot in America? Here's the real story.
Margaret Christine Otis Baker: A Colonial Woman with an Incredible Story
Margaret Christine Otis Baker is a local heroine in the town of Dover, New Hampshire. Her amazing colonial American story of captivity, conversion (three times), and a love story that saw her leave...