John Witherspoon was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born in Scotland, John lived there for the first half of his adult life, marrying and having children there, and becoming a...
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Mary II: The Queens of England
Mary II was Queen of England in the later 1600s. She was crowned and ruled jointly with her husband, Prince William of Orange. This is the only fully equal joint monarchy in English history. Mary...
Elizabeth II: The Queens of England
Queen Elizabeth II was the most recent monarch of the United Kingdom before the current Charles III. She was also the longest reigning monarch in British history. Born to the second son of King...
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.
Service Records: A Closer Look at Civil War Records #2
The service records of your Civil War ancestors have a lot of information in them. This information can be put together to give you a pretty accurate and often quite detailed story of what they did...
Thomas Nelson, Jr.: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Nelson, Jr was a member of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution, and in that unique position became a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Yet, there was so much more...
mtDNA: A Closer Look at DNA Research #2
The female-line DNA is called mtDNA, and it is one type of DNA that you can choose to be tested to find out more about the female line of your family. Women give a copy of their mtDNA to both their...
The Princes in the Tower: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Have you heard of the mystery of the Princes in the Tower? Who were they, and what connection did they have to the Wars of the Roses? Here's their story.
Margaret of Anjou: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Who was Margaret of Anjou? She was a fierce warrior queen who fought a brave battle for her kingdom, husband, and son. It is time to know her story.
George Plantagenet: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Rose
Who was George Plantagenet? He was important in getting the Yorks on the throne in the Wars of the Roses. He also squandered his position. Here's his story.
The State Capitals: Mississippi
Jackson is the capital of the state of Mississippi. It was an important part of the Choctaw Native American nation in pre-colonial times. Even after ceding it to the United States in the early 1800s...
Margaret Beaufort: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Margaret Beaufort can be considered the ultimate champion of the Wars of the Roses. She certainly was the last major player standing. Here's her story.
Richard Neville: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Richard Neville was a crucial player in the Wars of the Roses, putting two kings on the throne. He also fought for both sides. Here's his story.
Cecily Neville: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Who was Cecily Neville? She was a powerful woman who played a huge and important role in the Wars of the Roses. She was also the mother of two kings.
Henry VI: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Do you know who is who in the Wars of the Roses? There were many players in that infamous war. Here's what you need to know about one of them... Henry VI