This collection of books showcases family history articles about Rhode Island families that were published in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Over the past 140 years, this...
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Louisa Johnson Adams: America’s First Ladies #6
Louisa Johnson Adams was the wife of John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the United States. Born in England, she was the only First Lady to be born on foreign soil until Melania Trump. With her...
Were Your Ancestors Social Rebels?
Were your ancestor’s social rebels against societal convention? There was a time in early New England that the leaders did not want men wearing their hair long. They said it was ungodly. Plenty of...
A Review of Stories from Ipswich
Explore the rich history of Ipswich, a key port for 17th-century migration to America. Learn about the lives and journeys of early New England settlers.
Herbert Hoover: The Great Humanitarian
Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, stands as a figure of resilience and complexity in American history. Known primarily for leading the nation during the onset of the Great...
Calvin Coolidge: The Silent President
Born John Calvin Coolidge Jr. on July 4, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, Calvin Coolidge grew up in a small, rural town that profoundly shaped his values and personality. Life in Plymouth was...
Were the Salem Witch Trials Hard on Animals? A Lesser-Known Tale of Fear and Superstition
The Salem Witch Trials are among the most infamous episodes of mass hysteria in early American history. In 1692, a wave of fear swept through the small, isolated community in Salem, Massachusetts...
The Connecticut Witch Trials: Witch Hysteria in America Long Before Salem
Did you know that colonial America had more than one incident of witchcraft hysteria? While the Salem witch trials are the most famous incident, they are not the only one, or even the first. Here is...
Witches in the Family? Resources for Researching the Families of the Salem Witch Trials
Do you have a connection to the Salem witch trials of 1692? How do you know? Here are some resources for finding out, and for tracing your Salem witch ancestry.
William Howard Taft: The Judicial President
William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 15, 1857, to Alphonso Taft and Louise Torrey Taft. His father, Alphonso Taft, was a prominent lawyer, politician, and public servant who...
Free State Record Lookups
State records are a valuable resource in genealogy, offering a wide range of information specific to the state where your ancestors lived. These records can include birth, marriage, death, land, and...
Free Census Record Lookups
Census records are a vital resource in genealogy, offering a snapshot of your ancestors’ lives at specific times. They provide essential details like names, ages, relationships, and...
Free Birth Record Lookups
Birth records are a fundamental resource in genealogy, providing the earliest documented evidence of an ancestor’s existence. These records offer critical details such as names, dates, and...
Franklin Pierce: The Tragic President
Franklin Pierce’s story is essential to understanding the complexities and challenges of pre-Civil War America. It highlights the nation’s divisions, ambitions, and enduring quest for unity.
Providence, Rhode Island: The State Capitals
The city of Providence is the capital of the state of Rhode Island. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States and was created as a haven for religious dissenters from the Puritans of...