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The Hoosier state does not stand out in most people’s minds as an ethnically rich or diverse state. Yet, the reality is, depending on how far back you go, every state is a cultural melting pot with a rich history Continue reading Peopling Indiana: The Ethnic Experience.
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume III
Standing between many of the early American colonies and the majority of the continent were the Appalachians. The entire mountainous region was thick with tree and undergrowth, hillsides and rivers, breached only by the game trails of buffalo and game. Continue reading An Atlas of Appalachian Trails to the Ohio River
The Dawes Act of 1887 provided for the division of Indian lands to individual tribal members. This was an attempt to integrate the Indians into American society. The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) were excluded from Continue reading Applications for Enrollment of Creek Newborn Act of 1905
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume II
While many Irish found their way to New York and other New England destinations, many landed further north, in Canada. The “Atlantic Canada” region receive a steady flow of immigrants between 1761 and 1853. The region recognized as “Atlantic Canada” Continue reading Erin’s Sons: Irish Arrivals in Atlantic Canada 1761–1853 Volume I
Although the majority of the 1890 census was burned when a fire razed the Commerce Department Building in 1921, and the few remaining fragments destroyed by 1935, there is one group of the population whose records have endured. In addition Continue reading West Virginia 1890 Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows
In previous book reviews, I have mentioned that the British National Archives has produced some wonderful books for searching their records. All the books I have covered so far have been on UK military history and relevant documents for genealogical Continue reading Immigrants and Aliens: A Guide to Sources on UK Immigration and Citizenship
A couple of weeks ago Leland wrote a blog announcing the release for the fifth edition of the Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research. I have finally had a chance to go through the book for myself and I must Continue reading Genealogists’s Handbook for New England Research, 5th Edition
Map Guide to German Parish Registers: Kingdom of Bavaria V – Schwaben is the fifth of ten volumes covering Bavaria. This is also volume 18 of the now 41 total volumes in the Map Guide to German Parish Registers series. Continue reading Map Guide to German Parish Registers: Kingdom of Bavaria V – Schwaben
Life During the Civil War is an educational and entertaining collection of articles on the war, written by David A. Norris. Norris takes the reader beyond the battle fields and into the homes and occupations of Americans, including the soldiers, Continue reading Life During the Civil War
Although the majority of the 1890 census was burned when a fire razed the Commerce Department Building in 1921, and the few remaining fragments destroyed by 1935, there is one group of the population whose records have endured. In addition Continue reading Mississippi 1890 Census Index of Civil War Veterans and Their Widows
Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790 is a series of books which provide abstracts from the 1790 U.S. Census for the heads of house for each state. This volume covers Continue reading Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Maine
When talking about the origins of ancestral roots in America, New York may come first to mind for many people. However, no major city can be ignored in research. Many people can trace their family trees through one or more Continue reading Finding Your Chicago Ancestors
I have long suggested that writing one’s own story should be an integral part of doing genealogy. What is the point of gathering information on the lives of our ancestors if we don’t help perpetuate the process by leaving as Continue reading Finding Your Voice: Write Your Life Story