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Ancestral Findings Giveaway
By signing up, you will have the chance to receive ten postcards from my collection. These postcards come from various locations worldwide, showcasing famous landmarks and hidden gems. They offer a...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for May
Are you looking for genealogy projects to keep your research moving in May? Here are ten suggestions for your research you will love.
Groundhog Day: The Rich History of a Quirky Tradition
This tradition has captured hearts and imaginations over centuries, from its ancient European roots to its expansion into a North American cultural phenomenon.
John Hancock: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
John Hancock is one of the most famous of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, mostly because his signature was the largest, and he was the first to sign. In fact, for several months...
Elbridge Gerry: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Elbridge Gerry is probably a mid-rank Signer when it comes to being remembered by history. Yet, he played a huge role in the cause of American independence and had a political career that touched...
John Hart: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
John Hart is a little-known signer of the Declaration of Independence. In fact, he only served at the Continental Congress just long enough for him to vote on and sign the Declaration. Yet, he had a...
A Closer Look at Prison Records, Part 1
Do you have a black sheep ancestor? Are you sure? There were all kinds of reasons a person might have been incarcerated in times past that seem completely innocent today. Whether you know that you...
Doreen Tracey: The Mickey Mouse Club, Part 7
Doreen Tracey was a Mouseketeer on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show. She appeared on all three seasons of the original show. She went on to have a brief career in TV guest spots on other shows...
Claudia “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson | America’s First Ladies, #36
Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson was the wife of US President Lyndon B. Johnson, and the daughter of a wealthy Texas family with roots in Alabama. Her childhood was unconventional, as was her school...
Czech Out Kolache!: GeneFoods #1
Take a trip with us and Czech out the delectable history of the kolache as we trace its rich Bohemian heritage. I’ll show you this treat’s fascinating story!
Helen Herron Taft: America’s First Ladies, #27
Helen Herron Taft was the First Lady of many firsts. As the wife of twenty-seventh US President William Howard Taft, Helen was born into a family with political connections. As First Lady, she shone...
Mary Arthur McElroy: America’s First Ladies, #21
Chester A. Arthur was the 21st president of the United States, but his wife died a year before he became president. Instead, he asked his sister, Mary Arthur McElroy to take on First Lady duties...
Mary Todd Lincoln: America’s First Ladies #16
Mary Todd Lincoln is one of the most famous of the First Ladies. Hers is an interesting tale, sometimes thrilling, sometimes tragic, but always adventurous and captivating. Here is her true tale, the...
Diving Deep into the 1920 Census
If you are a veteran of using the 1920 US federal census or are just using it for the first time, there is hidden information in there that may prove useful to you as a genealogist. Here are some of...