When researching family history, there are times when we find information that is wrong or misconstrued. Trying to prove the facts is not easy and often not popular among ancestors, but is necessary. Some of the information could be something … Continued
Did you know there were other special census records other than the mortality schedules? During the 1850-1880 census, there were also industrial and agriculture census records. So, what does this include? Agriculture—as a genealogist these give you a glimpse into … Continued
There were between twenty to thirty crew on the ship, which was led by Captain Christopher Jones. It is believed that Jones would have had private quarters on the stern of the ship. The crew lived on the upper decks … Continued
Laura Bush was the wife and First Lady to George W. Bush. She is often voted as one of the most popular First Ladies, according to The Gallup Organization. Laura Lane Welch was born on November 4, 1946 in Midland,Texas. … Continued
George W. Bush was the 43rd President and the son of a former president, George H. W. Bush. Following the September 11 attacks, he launched the War on Terror. George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946 in New … Continued
Are you searching for a veteran that served in the Civil War? Looking for an ancestor on that missing 1890 census? If your ancestor served for the Union, you can check the 1890 Veteran Schedules. The 1890 Veterans Schedules is … Continued
Several months ago, I published an article on when the 1950 census would be available and what we could expect. Joel Weintraub from California reached out to me and with his permission, I am publishing his email. From his email, … Continued
By the time The Mayflower set sail for the New World, provisions were low, after losing much time and resources on the repairs for The Speedwell. The passengers were already weary, having been on board throughout the delays. The Mayflower … Continued