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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.
Do You Have a Cajun Surname?
Do you have a Cajun surname? Did you know that finding out the origin and meaning of your surname can help you understand more about your genealogy on that side of the family tree? It can. Here’s...
George Clymer: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
George Clymer was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who is not as well-remembered as some of the others. Yet, he was a remarkable and busy politician in colonial and early American history...
Iconic Historical Landmarks Worth a Road Trip to See
Are you interested in American history? You will love these five sites that represent some of the best-preserved landmarks the nation has to offer.
Connecticut: The State Capitals, Part 7
Hartford is the state capital of Connecticut. As the oldest city in the state, it earned that status by default. No one ever truly questioned that Hartford should be the capitol of the area. The city...
Colorado: The State Capitals, Part 6
Denver is the capital of the state of Colorado, and it is a prosperous, popular, and intriguing place. From humble beginnings as a gold mining camp, the city quickly became the dominant economic...
William Henry Jackson and the Wonders of Yellowstone
William Henry Jackson was a famous American artist and photographer. Most known for his work photographing Yellowstone before anyone else, William proved to the world that the wonders of the natural...
The 1820 US Federal Census — A Closer Look
The 1820 US federal census is the last one to not use pre-printed forms. Because enumerators often drew their own columns, it can sometimes be challenging to interpret the results of this census...
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...
Arkansas: The State Capitals, Part 4
Little Rock is the capital of Arkansas. It has a long history of human habitation, as well as a rich and varied history of European exploration and settlement. Here is the story of how Little Rock...
Arizona: The State Capitals, Part 3
Phoenix is the capital of Arizona. How did it get to be such a distinguished city? From a seasonal residence for Native hunter/gatherers to a permanent home for farming Natives, Phoenix was not...
Everything You Need to Know About the 1890 US Federal Census
The 1890 census is famous for not being here for genealogists to use. At least, most of it is not available. There are a few fragments that still exist. If you are lucky enough to have ancestors in...
The Pumpkin Pie
Have you ever wondered who invented pumpkin pie? It wasn't just one person. The story of pumpkin pie is much more interesting than that. Here's the tale.
Thanksgiving and Our Ancestors
What is the real story behind Thanksgiving and how did your ancestors celebrate it? Read on to discover the answer.