Radios changed the entire country during the 1920s. At the beginning of the 1920s few homes had a radio, but before the end of the decade every home had a radio. President Calvin Coolidge was the first President of the … Continued
What happened to the 1890 census? For most states there is no 1890 census. This makes it very difficult for genealogists in piecing together answers, because there is a 20 year gap. Was the census taken in 1890? Yes, it … Continued
Searching census records can be confusing, especially when your ancestor does not appear in a search. These are some tips I hope helps: o Search using various spellings of the surname o Search using children or spouse o Refine search … Continued
We’ve been discussing life in 1924. So, what were some of the fads and jargons of the day? A girl or woman was called a broad, a bunny, a dame, a doll, a cat’s meow, and a cat’s whiskers. If … Continued
Census records are a great resource for genealogist. When I began researching, I had to go to the library and search individual microfilms. Today with the advance in technology, Ancestry.com makes it easy to search for and find an individual … Continued
Last week we discussed the toys and games children played with in 1924. Today, let’s talk about what the schools were like. They were much different than they are today. Until the early 20th century, most schoolhouses … Continued
Census records are a wonderful resource for the family historian. Often the census records are the only resource you may be able to find on your family. Census records have become very easy to search and are a great … Continued
We’ve been discussing life in 1924. We all know that as children we had our favorite toys. So what toys did children of the 1920s play with? What were some of the games they enjoyed at that time? Vintage … Continued
Facebook Page—I have a Facebook page for one of the families that I hold the reunion. On here we are able to keep in touch and share information. Website—I also have a website for this family with all of the … Continued
We are profiling the year of 1924. Last week we discussed the prices of 1924. This week, let’s look at the headlines and items of interest from 1924. In 1924, news moved much slower today. Most people still received the … Continued