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How Did They End Up There?
Have you ever considered why your ancestors lived where they did? People have been moving throughout human history, but there has usually been a reason. Learning the reason will reveal a lot of new...
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...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Ethan Allen
Who was Ethan Allen, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? The man known as the father of Vermont was instrumental in a couple of key Revolutionary battles, & his capture by the...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Margaret Corbin
Margaret Corbin is not a name most associated with the American Revolution, but she played a very important and unique role in it. Here is her story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Nathan Hale
Who was Nathan Hale? His last words are famous even today, but what else did he do for the revolutionary cause? Here is his remarkable story.
Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses: Elizabeth Woodville
Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? This handy guide will help you keep them all straight. First up is Queen Elizabeth Woodville.
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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.
What to Do if a Genealogical Record is Sealed
Here are some techniques for getting your hands on sealed records you need for your genealogy research.
Sicilian Genealogy and Heraldry
Sicilian Genealogy and Heraldry is a new book by one of Sicily’s foremost historians, Louis Mendola. He’s been consulted by the Vatican, the BBC, the New York Times, The History Channel...
Passenger and Immigration Research Basics: How to Find Your Ancestor’s Entry Into America
Passenger and immigration records contain a wealth of information on your immigrant ancestors. Here's how to find those records and what you might discover in them.
How the Seven Years’ War led to the American Revolution
History is a continuous rope of causes and effects. The birth of the United States is no different. Our Revolutionary War was the result of battles across the globe between the world’s major...
Ellis Island: One of the Most Important Places in American History
A discussion of the importance of Ellis Island, both in regards to the history of the United States as well as to learning more about your ancestors.
The Orphan Train Movement
Do you think that the Orphan Train Program was a successful one? How do you think it compares to the foster care system that exists in America today?