Many with my surname live in the same area but I can’t prove we are related
If they are all in the same area, than more than likely there is a common ancestor somewhere in the mix. However, finding that connection is not easy. Now, let me clarify. If the surname is a common one such … Continued
First Ladies: Ida Saxton McKinley
Ida McKinley was revered as First Lady for the devotion and loving attention her husband showed on her. Senator Mark Hanna said, “President McKinley has made it pretty hard for the rest of us husbands here in Washington.” Ida Saxton … Continued
Presidents: William McKinley
William McKinley was our third President to be assassinated. The 25th President was also the last president to serve in the American Civil War. William McKinley, Jr. was born on January 29, 1843 in Niles, Ohio. He was the seventh … Continued
Will DNA test tell me if I have Native American blood?
DNA research will provide your ethnic make up and if you have an account on Ancestry.com you can connect with other family members that have an ancestor in common. DNA research may or may not turn up Native American blood … Continued
Wives of Presidents: Mary Scott Lord Dimmick Harrison
Mary Scott Lord Dimmick Harrison was the second wife of President Benjamin Harrison. She never served as First Lady, as they were married after her husband left office. His first wife, Caroline Harrison, died in the last months of his … Continued
First Daughters to Serve As First Lady: Mary Harrison McKee
Mary Scott Harrison McKee was the daughter of President Benjamin Harrison and Caroline Scott Harrison. After her mother’s death, she served as White House hostess for the remaining few months of her father’s Presidency. She was born on April 3, … Continued
First Ladies: Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison died while her husband was still serving as president. Caroline Lavinia Scott was born on October 1, 1832. She was one of five children born to John Witherspoon and Mary Potts Neal Scott. She grew up … Continued
Presidents: Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison has the unique distinction of having a grandfather, William Henry Harrison, who was also president. Benjamin Harrison was born on August 20, 1833 in North Bend, Ohio. He was the second of eight children born to John … Continued
Why does my Ancestor Appear Out of Nowhere?
Question: It seems as though for my situation my 2nd great grandfather Robert, who was the one born in 1818, just appeared one day. This is more common than we may think at first. I understand your pain about Robert … Continued
First Ladies: Rose Cleveland, Sister of Grover Cleveland
Rose Cleveland served as First Lady for her brother, Grover Cleveland in the first two years of his Presidency. She served until her brother married Frances Folsom. Rose Elizabeth Cleveland was born on June 14, 1846 in Fayetteville, New York. … Continued