George Ross was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. As a representative of the colony of Pennsylvania, he was at first a supporter of the Crown, but later came to support the cause of...
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Family Interviews: A Closer Look at Family History Research #1
If you are just beginning a family history research project, one of the best things you can do to give yourself a brilliant start is to interview the elder members of your family, as well as any...
Lewis Morris: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Lewis Morris was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as well as a career politician with a variety of offices he occupied during his career. Lewis also came from a political family with...
Charles M. Schulz: An American Peanut
This American icon cartoonist embraced the countries of his heritage but became a controversial figure for animation in over 75 countries.
The Top Online Resources for Researching Your French Ancestors
Do you have French ancestors? You don't have to go all the way to France to research them. Many French genealogy records are online. Here are the best sources.
Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor: America’s First Ladies #12
Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor was the wife of 12th US President Zachary Taylor. While not much is known about her childhood, her decades of marriage to the future president are well-documented and...
What is Your Genealogy Vision?
Do you have a theme in mind for your genealogy research this year? What is a theme for genealogy research, anyway? Here is what you need to know about themes for genealogy research, and why they are...
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe: America’s First Ladies #5
Elizabeth Kortright Monroe was our nation’s fifth First Lady. Not as much is known about her as previous First Ladies, but she was a more private person. She still has an interesting story that is...
State Censuses: Substitutes for the 1890 US Federal Census
The 1890 US federal census is missing. There’s nothing we can do about that. There is, though, a way we can still find information on our relatives from this time period, even without it. In fact...
The Evolution of Florida
Florida has changed hands many times in its long history as a European colony and state. Here's the story of Florida's journey from Spanish outpost to 27th state.
The Wild Days of Texas: When Texas Was a Country
Texas spent ten years as an independent nation. Those years were wild ones for the Lone Star State. Here's what happened in Texas that made it so tumultuous.
Christmas Traditions and Genealogy
What clues do your family's Christmas traditions hold to your genealogy? Heres how to use traditional Christmas customs around the world in genealogy research.
More Tips on Female Ancestors: Finding Them Before 1850
Your female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find, because of name changes and being absorbed into her husband's identity. This is particularly true of those ancestors who lived before 1850...
A Quick Guide to Using the US Census for Genealogy
Are you a genealogy beginner? If so, have you used the US census yet? Have you ever heard of the US census? This is a brief outline of what the census is and what it can do for you in your...
Your Rebel Ancestors, Part Two: The Women
Just like the Puritan magistrates and ministers were against men wearing their hair long, they were also against the women wearing their hair elaborately. Anything other than a plain bun covered by a...