First Ladies: Lucy Ware Webb Hayes
Lucy Webb Hayes is often referred to as Lemonade Lucy because of her temperance beliefs. Lucy Webb was born on August 28, 1831 in Chillicothe, Ohio. She and her two older brothers were the children of Dr. James and Maria … Continued
Presidents: Rutherford B. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes became president as the Reconstruction period ended. Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born on October 4, 1822 in Delaware, Ohio. He was the son of Rutherford and Sophia Birchard Hayes. The future president never knew his father, who … Continued
3 Reasons to Save Your Family History off of Ancestry.com
I love Ancestry.com and they offer many wonderful services. One of these services is to upload your family tree and attach records to that tree. This makes it very easy and convenient. However, there are some reasons to save your … Continued
First Ladies: Julia Dent Grant
Julia Grant was the wife of President Ulysses S. Grant. She often spent time with him on the battle field as he lead troops during the Civil War. Julia Boggs Dent was born on January 26, 1826 in St. Louis, … Continued
Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant
President Ulysses S. Grant was one of the first presidents to write his memoirs. Before moving into politics, he lead an army life, commanding the Union during the Civil War. Hiram Ulysses Grant was born on April 27, 1822 in … Continued
5 Questions to Consider when Exploring other Researchers Family Trees
If you use Ancestry.com you know that you have the option of exploring other researcher’s trees. There are times when these trees can be a gold mine, but other times when they can be a mine trap. However, there is … Continued
First Ladies: Martha Johnson Patterson
Martha Johnson Patterson was the oldest daughter and child of President Andrew Johnson and his wife, Eliza McCardle Johnson. She served as hostess on many occasions for her mother who was weak with tuberculosis. Martha Johnson was born on October … Continued
First Ladies: Eliza McCardle Johnson
Eliza McCardle Johnson was the wife of President Andrew Johnson. While she supported his political career, she often stayed in their Tennessee home overseeing the land and dealing with the effects of tuberculosis. Eliza McCardle was born on October 4, … Continued
Presidents: Andrew Johnson
Following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, his Vice President Andrew Johnson became president. President Johnson oversaw the reconstruction period following the Civil War. He was also the first President to be impeached. Andrew Johnson was born on December 29, 1808 … Continued
7 Reasons to Be Careful with Ancestry Hints
Last week, I shared some of the benefits of ancestry hints. But, when using these hints we also need to proceed with caution. In other words, we need to review the hints before we go and click randomly adding all … Continued