Revolutionary War Pension Records Restored, Consolidated, and Explained, Part I
Editor’s Note: Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck’s groundbreaking book, Revolutionary War Pensions Awarded by State Governments 1775-1874, the General and Federal Governments Prior to 1814, and by Private Acts...
View ArticleBut I can’t speak German! The challenge of German Genealogy
Editor’s note: The following post on the challenge facing an English speaker deciphering his or her own German Genealogy is written by professional genealogist Ernest Thode. Mr. Thode is an author,...
View ArticleRevolutionary War Pension Records Restored, Consolidated, and Explained, Part II
Editor’s Note: Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck’s groundbreaking book Revolutionary War Pensions Awarded by State Governments 1775-1874, the General and Federal Governments Prior to 1814, and by Private Acts of...
View ArticleTips for Genealogy Research, of the wittier variety
Bill Dollarhide prepared forty five witty tips for genealogy research, most of which are published below. While each aphorism is intended to produce a chuckle or two, each contains an important element...
View ArticleRevolutionary War Pension Records Restored, Consolidated, and Explained, Part...
Editor’s Note: This article, the third of three installments, is excerpted from the Introduction to Mr. Bockstruck’s book Revolutionary War Pensions Awarded by State Governments 1775-1874, the General...
View ArticleSuffer the Little Children – Orphan Trains in America
In this post from the archives by the late Carolyn Barkley, the history and role of America’s orphan trains in a children’s diaspora is discussed. If you are having trouble tracing a child in your...
View ArticleHolland Land Company Records: Land Research in Western New York State
Editor’s note: The following post from our archives, written by author Karen E. Livsey, provides insight into the information contained in her two volume work, Western New York Land Transactions:...
View ArticleLighthouse and Life-Saving Service Records
Editor’s note: This formerly archived post by the late Carolyn L. Barkley explains the historic background of the United States lighthouse system, and how the interrelated management of the lighthouses...
View ArticleAfrican American Genealogy – Finding Your Roots
Editor’s Note: The following piece from our archives by the late Carolyn L. Barkley contains excellent resources and tips for researching African American Genealogy. Over thirty years have passed since...
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Post Mortem Photography – A Tradition of the Victorian Era
The tradition of post mortem photography began around the 1880s as a way to creating a lasting memento of a deceased loved one. As photography was still a relatively new technology, it was very...
View ArticleRunaway Indentured Servants in the Chesapeake Bay Region
Was your relative one of many runaway indentured servants in the Chesapeake Region? If so, you may have discovered that finding them, or their true identity, can be quite a challenge. This potentially...
View ArticleBut I can’t speak German! The challenge of German Genealogy
Editor’s note: The following post on the challenge facing an English speaker deciphering his or her own German Genealogy is written by professional genealogist Ernest Thode. Mr. Thode is an author,...
View ArticleRevolutionary War Pension Records Restored, Consolidated, and Explained, Part II
Editor’s Note: Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck’s groundbreaking book Revolutionary War Pensions Awarded by State Governments 1775-1874, the General and Federal Governments Prior to 1814, and by Private Acts of...
View ArticleWhat do We Know About Pocahontas and Her Descendants?
Pocahontas, the legendary Native American princess who saved the life of Captain John Smith, has been the subject of many forms of art and literature – from Colonial paintings to Disney movies. The...
View ArticleBefore Ellis Island: Passenger Arrivals at Castle Garden, New York
Editor’s note: The late Carolyn L. Barkley discusses the changing conditions for immigrants arriving in the United States before Ellis Island was the main point of entry. Information includes the...
View ArticleWhat to Bring on your Genealogy Research Trip
Planning a genealogy research trip takes a lot of foresight. Even when done quite carefully, things happen that weren’t anticipated. Have you gone to a record hall only to discover you left the...
View ArticleHow to Trace Royal Lineage – Basics for Your Research
Editor’s note: In this formerly archived post by the late Carolyn Barkley, the basics of how to trace royal lineage, including how to get started in your royal lineage research and what key resources...
View ArticleGold-Rush Era Migration to California
Editor’s Note: The late Louis J. Rasmussen pioneered in transcribing ships’ passenger and overland passenger lists of individuals who braved the arduous cross (or around)-country journey in their...
View ArticleHolland Land Company Records: Land Research in Western New York State
Editor’s note: The following post from our archives, written by author Karen E. Livsey, provides insight into the information contained in her two volume work, Western New York Land Transactions:...
View ArticleResources for Mayflower Research
This article was originally posted by the late Carolyn Barkley. We’re bringing it back with minor edits in honor of the Thanksgiving season. As mentioned, the author’s own roots are tied to the...
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