Joseph Hewes is a little known signer of the Declaration of Independence. While not well-known today, Joseph was quite popular and hugely influential in his own time. Though he did not marry or have...
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The Wild Days of Texas: When Texas Was a Country
Texas spent ten years as an independent nation. Those years were wild ones for the Lone Star State. Here's what happened in Texas that made it so tumultuous.
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1890s?
The 1890s were an important decade in American and world history. There were many scientific and cultural inventions and improvements that were made that your ancestors would have enjoyed and...
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1910s?
The 1910s were a decade of invention and innovation. There were many things that came out of that decade that are still being used and enjoyed by people today. Culture took a huge leap forward, as...
Tracing Your Pioneer Ancestors
Do you have pioneer ancestry? What is pioneer ancestry, anyway, since most explorers can be referred to as pioneers? Here is what is unique about American pioneer ancestry, and how you can find your...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright, Chapter 12: The Cloth and the Portrait
The Willick cousins have a new clue in the search for Francis Wainwright’s lost treasure. Written on the cloth Philippa’s portrait was wrapped in, the clue is vague, but points to something of...
The State Capitals: Kansas
Topeka is the capital city of the state of Kansas. It has a history of human habitation that goes back thousands of years at least, and possibly more. Here is the story of Topeka, from its earliest...
Sarah Emma Edmonds: The Unsung Heroes of the Civil War
A number of women disguised themselves as men to serve in the American Revolution and the Civil War. However, few of them were as well known to the public after the war as Sarah Emma Edmonds. While...
Mathew Brady: Photographing the Civil War
Have you ever heard of Mathew Brady? If not, he is a name you will want to look into. Because of him & his photographs, we know what the Civil War looked like.
The Louisiana Purchase Controversy
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, & caused a lot of controversy for President Thomas Jefferson. Here's why it was controversial.
Prison Records and Your Genealogical Research
Do you have an ancestor who was in prison? You should investigate their prison records. Here is why, as well as where to look for these records.
Researching Church Records in the U.S.
Have you ever looked at church records to find your ancestors? If not, you're missing out on a valuable genealogical resource. Here's what you need to know.
They Changed Our Name at Ellis Island
Did the workers at Ellis Island change your ancestor's name? It's an American myth. Truth is, they almost certainly did not, and here are the reasons why.
James A. Garfield: America’s Extraordinary 20th President
Who was James A. Garfield, other than America’s 20th president? He is mostly remembered for being assassinated while in office, but there is so much more to this highly accomplished man than that one...
How Theodore Roosevelt Developed His Cowboy Reputation
Theodore Roosevelt is an American icon and one of our better-known presidents. This is the story of how he became that way, going from rich boy to cowboy.