Samuel Chase was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Yet, it was not signing that important document that made him famous to history. It was his later career as a US Supreme Court justice...
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Charles Carroll: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Charles Carroll of Carrollton is one of the lesser known signers of the Declaration of Independence. He is best remembered for adding "of Carrollton" after his name on the Declaration, but was well...
Carter Braxton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Carter Braxton may not be a well-known signer of the Declaration of Independence, but he was an important one, playing a huge role in Virginia politics for decades before and after the Revolution. A...
Josiah Bartlett: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Josiah Bartlett was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was born in Massachusetts, but spent most of his adult life in Kingston, New Hampshire. That is where he was living when...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1860s?
The 1860s were a decade of change and innovation. Lots of old ways of doing things in the world were being swept aside, new inventions took their place in the world spotlight, and culture produced...
Thanksgiving and Our Ancestors
What is the real story behind Thanksgiving and how did your ancestors celebrate it? Read on to discover the answer.
The Iconic Packard Automobiles and America’s Packard Museum
Packard cars were among the most iconic American automobiles ever made—and there’s a beautiful Dayton museum devoted to them. Learn more about it here!
A Closer Look at Military Records #2
The Civil War presents a unique case in military records for the United States. This is because only Union records were kept by the federal government for decades. It was the early twentieth century...
Celebrating Our National Heritage: A History of the 4th of July
You know we celebrate our nation’s independence on the 4th of July. But, do you know how this holiday came to be? When was it first celebrated? What is its true meaning? Let me share with you this...
Five Census Record Questions That Are Frequently Asked
The U.S. Federal Census is one of the best known tools for researching your family history. Whether you are a novice or a veteran of using the census, there is always more to learn about this...
Robert Morris: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Robert Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a wealthy businessman. Born out of wedlock to English parents, he came to America as a young teenager, and was apprenticed into...
The Tenth Amendment: The Bill of Rights
The Tenth Amendment is the last amendment in the Bill of Rights. It makes it clear that the powers of the Federal government are limited to only what is particularly given to it in the Constitution...
Martha Washington: America’s First Ladies #1
Martha Washington was the very first 1st lady of the United States. We all know this about her, and that she married George Washington. But, what about her life before him, and after him? Do you...
Lewis Morris: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Lewis Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as well as a career politician with a variety of offices he occupied during his career. Lewis also came from a political family with...
Arthur Middleton: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Arthur Middleton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Also, he was a politician in South Carolina, an accomplished student, a man who studied law, a rice plantation owner, a husband, and...