American colonists, especially Loyalists, and English, Scottish, and Irish immigrants, were among the first to live in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
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Can’t Find the Grave? Alternative Locations for Burial Places for Your Ancestors
Can't find your ancestor's grave? Explore alternative locations for burial and uncover unique ways to honor your family's legacy.
Irish Immigrants to North America, 1803-1871
Follow your ancestors as they leave Ireland to start a new life elsewhere. These records are mostly about 46,000 Irish people who came to the United States and Canada in the 19th century.
How to Research the Birthplaces of Your Ancestors
Locating the birthplaces of your ancestors is an important part of genealogy. It can open up whole new lines of research to you. Here's how to find them.
Massachusetts & Maine Family Histories, the 1650s-1930s
The Cape Cod Library of Local History, Genealogy, and Massachusetts and Maine Families offers a helpful book index containing information about 77,000 individuals.
Tips for Researching British Ancestors
Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure, but suspect you might? Here's how to find them, and how to research them in England once you find them here.
Montpelier, Vermont: The State Capitals
Montpelier is the capital of the state of Vermont. It was visited by European fur traders as early as four centuries ago. Those interactions indirectly wiped out most of the area's Native American...
Pilgrim Genealogies and Histories, the 1600s-1900s
What do you really know about America's most famous immigrants, the Mayflower pilgrims? This is an excellent resource for discovering the stories and timelines behind the mystery.
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...
A History of Plymouth Rock
Do you know where the rock in the Plymouth Rock monument originates? Is it really the place Pilgrims first set foot in America? Here's the real story.
Benjamin Franklin: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin is one of the best known of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, and one of our most celebrated Founding Fathers. Most of his life is well-documented, and there is much...
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.
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...
The History of the Christmas Tree
Christmas trees are an expected part of Christmas now, but how did they come to occupy such a special place in the Christmas celebrations of the western world? Some believe the answer can be found...