Historical Jurisdictions of Texas, 1691-1896

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book  Texas Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1716-2012. Prologue: When the Spanish/Mexican colonists first moved into the region of present Texas, they were invading the long-held territory of the Continue reading Historical Jurisdictions of Texas, 1691-1896

Tennessee Historical Timeline, 1623-1820

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, Tennessee Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1769-2008 Prologue: This historical timeline starts with the beginnings of the Carolinas, as the progenitors of the region known as Tennessee. Continue reading Tennessee Historical Timeline, 1623-1820

South Dakota Historical Timeline, 1738-1945

This following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, South Dakota Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1859-2014 Prologue: This historical timeline begins with the French fur-trading excursions into the Dakota Country; followed by the names, places, Continue reading South Dakota Historical Timeline, 1738-1945

South Carolina Historical Timeline, 1497-1790

The following article is by my friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, South Carolina Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1670-2008. Prologue: The Carolinas have their roots from the era just after the English Civil War, when eight noblemen loyal Continue reading South Carolina Historical Timeline, 1497-1790

Pennsylvania Historical Timeline, 1497-1787

This following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book Pennsylvania Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1680-2015. Prologue: Pennsylvania’s history begins with William Penn’s plan to gather Friends into a place free of the political turmoil of Continue reading Pennsylvania Historical Timeline, 1497-1787

Historical Timeline: Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, and Oklahoma, 1804-1907

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, Oklahoma Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1828-2012. Prologue: The term Indian Country was used to describe the western areas encompassing several Indian tribes, whether  nations, reservations, or Continue reading Historical Timeline: Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, and Oklahoma, 1804-1907

North Dakota Historical Timeline, 1738-1925

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, North Dakota Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1832-2015 Prologue: This historical timeline begins with the French fur-trading excursions into the Dakota Country; followed by the names, places, Continue reading North Dakota Historical Timeline, 1738-1925

North Carolina Historical Timeline, 1498-1794

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, North Carolina Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1660-2011 . Prologue: This historical timeline begins with the first English discoveries along the Atlantic Coast of North American and Continue reading North Carolina Historical Timeline, 1498-1794

New Mexico Historical Timeline, 1536-1912

The following article is by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, New Mexico Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1600-2010 Prologue: This historical timeline is related to New Mexico, beginning with the early Spanish claims and settlements along Continue reading New Mexico Historical Timeline, 1536-1912

Louisiana Historical Timeline, 1673-1865

The following article is by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, Louisiana Name Lists: Published and Online Censuses & Substitutes, 1679-2001. Prologue: An earlier GenealogyBlog article was Acadian/Cajun Timeline, 1603-1812 with historical events extracted from both the Maine Name Continue reading Louisiana Historical Timeline, 1673-1865

New Jersey Historical Timeline, 1497-1915

The following article is by my friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, , New Jersey Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1630-2003, Prologue: The highlighted events of this historical timeline for New Jersey are focused on the colonial settlements and Continue reading New Jersey Historical Timeline, 1497-1915