Mapping Where Your Ancestors Lived
There are days when I do not have a lot of time and I pull up my researcher informer or go to a state archives and I wonder, now who lived here. So, I decided to map where my ancestors … Continued
There are days when I do not have a lot of time and I pull up my researcher informer or go to a state archives and I wonder, now who lived here. So, I decided to map where my ancestors … Continued
Mamie Geneva Doud Eisenhower was wife of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and served as his First lady. Mamie Geneva Doud was born on November 14, 1896 in Boone, Iowa. She was the second child born to John Sheldon and Elivera … Continued
Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was a five star general who commanded the Army during World War II. In 1953, he became the 34th President of the United States. Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890 in Denison, … Continued
Have you ever run into an instance where you know without a doubt that an ancestor lived in an area, but are unable to find any records on them? I know I have and it is very frustrating. So, why … Continued
Elizabeth Virginia “Bess” Truman was the wife of President Harry S. Truman. She currently holds the record of longest-lived First Lady, at 97 years and 8 months. Elizabeth Virginia “Bess” Wallace was born on February 13, 1885 in Independence, Missouri. … Continued
Harry S. Truman became president less than three months after becoming Vice President. He became president in the last days of World War II. Harry S. Truman was born on May 8, 1884 in Lamar, Missouri. He was the oldest … Continued
No one likes to run across brick walls in their family history, but let’s be honest we all probably run across one or more at some point in our research. I’ve shared tips on breaking the brick walls and one … Continued
Eleanor Roosevelt is one of the best known, but controversial First Ladies we’ve had. She was outspoken, independently minded and was regarded at the time of her death as “one of the most esteemed women in the world”. Anna Eleanor … Continued
Franklin Delano Roosevelt served as President longer than any other president. He was also a distant cousin of President Theodore Roosevelt. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 in Hyde Park, New York to James and Sara Ann … Continued
Are you interested in having a destination family reunion? There are many families that enjoy these get away. This is allows for more time to catch up and a fun vacation in the process. However, as you begin planning for … Continued