First Ladies: Laura Welch Bush
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
Presidents: George W. Bush
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
1890 Veteran Schedules
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
Genealogy Friday: Other Ideas for Searching the 1950 Census
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
Mayflower Voyage: Life on Board
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
First Ladies: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Hillary Clinton is the only First Lady to make her own bid for president and serve in other official cabinet positions. Hillary Diane Rodham was born on October 26, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Hugh Ellsworth … Continued
Presidents: Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton was our 42nd President and only the second president to be impeached. He was also the first Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to be elected to a second term. William Jefferson “Bill” Blythe III was born on … Continued
Mortality Schedules
Did you know there was a mortality schedule? They were only used for a short time, from 1850-1880, but they can provide invaluable information. Sadly, they were only taken when the census records were taken and not during the non-census … Continued
Mayflower Voyage: Turning Back
After being delayed with repairs for The Speedwell, the ship originally hired to travel with the Mayflower, the voyage to the new world began. On August 5, 1620, The Speedwell and The Mayflower set sail with the Separatists and colonists … Continued
First Ladies: Barbara Pierce Bush
Barbara Bush is the wife of George H.W. Bush and the mother of George W. Bush. Barbara Pierce was born on June 8, 1925 in Flushing, New York. She was the third child born to Marvina and Pauline Robinson Pierce. … Continued