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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...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Thomas Jefferson
Who was Thomas Jefferson? Beyond being our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence, who was he? Where did he come from, what was his family like, and what other contributions...
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.
Using Negative Evidence to Prove Relationships in Genealogy
What is negative evidence, and how can it help you break through brick walls in genealogy research? Using negative evidence in the absence of identifying records is a powerful research technique...
Why I Love Genealogy (And You Should, Too!)
Why I Love Genealogy (And You Should, Too!) Here are all of the many, wonderful reasons why.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Marquis de Lafayette
Who was the Marquis de Lafayette? He was the most important foreign ally of the colonies during the Revolution. Here is the story of this remarkable man.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Patrick Henry
Do you know much about Patrick Henry beyond his name? Who was he, and what was his role in the American Revolution? Here is his fascinating story.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Richard Henry Lee
Who was Richard Henry Lee? He was an important revolutionary who is not remembered nearly enough today, in spite of his accomplishments. Here is his story.
The History of the Confederate Flag
Are you interested in the Confederate flag, for genealogical or historical reasons? Here is the real history of the flag and how it came to be.
Where Were the Pilgrims Really Going?
The Pilgrims were originally going to settle in Virginia. Why did they settle in Massachusetts instead? Here's the real story of the Mayflower.
Pioneers of the Old South: a chronicle of English colonial beginnings
Genealogy Book Club Recommendation: This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. This book is offered free through Kindle wireless delivery...
Mayflower Passengers: Not All Were There for Religious Reasons
Not everyone who traveled to the New World on the Mayflower was a Pilgrim. The non-religious passengers were called "strangers." This is why they came.
Faster Than a Speeding Bullet
We all have to admit it that when we’re doing genealogy research to learn about our families’ histories, we secretly hope to find someone famous in our family trees. Or maybe not so...
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