First Ladies: Martha Washington
Martha Dandridge was born on June 2, 1731 to John and Frances Jones Dandridge. At the age of eighteen, she married Daniel Parke Custis, on May 15, 1750. He was a rich planter, two decades older than his young bride. … Continued
Presidents: George Washington
George Washington has the special distinction of being our first President of the United States and the only President unanimously voted in by the electoral college. George Washington was born to Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. … Continued
Am I related to a President?
Today we inaugurate a new president. So, this seemed a good time to discuss our familial relationships with a President of the United States. So, how can we determine if there might be a connection with one of our forty-five … Continued
What is the President of the United States
On Friday, we will inaugurate a new President of the United States. The President of the United States is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces and leads the executive branch of the federal government. The President of the … Continued
Native Americans Often Passed Them Off As Whites
Last week, I discussed how Native Americans were considered lower class citizens than slaves. This week, I want to look at a different side of this conversation. I had some extended family members with known and proven Native American ancestors. … Continued
Native Americans Were Lower Class Citizens Than Slaves
Did you know the American government considered Native Americans to be lower class citizens than slaves? I have a 3x Great-Grandfather who married a Cherokee Indian. He is not listed anywhere on the 1820 or 1830 census records. However, that … Continued
Creative Genealogy: DIY Picture Screen Printing
A great way to print pictures and transfer them to glass. The ideas for family projects is countless.
How Can I Help You?
With a New Year on the horizon, I decided to let you ask the questions for upcoming blog post. I would love to answer some of your top genealogy questions. What genealogy questions do you have? What has been your … Continued
Tradition of Christmas: Poinsettias
Poinsettias were first noticed by the Aztecs. They used the plant to produce red dye and medication. In their native language the plant is referred to as “that flower that grows in residues.” The traditional legend says that at some … Continued
Creative Genealogy: DIY Family Tree for Kids
Merry Christmas! This is a fun project to do with the kids and teach them about family history while everyone is together for Christmas. We made a similiar tree using construction paper for the kids in our family and made … Continued