Category: Early American

Indentured Servants: Was Your Ancestor One? Premium

Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in Colonial America. Was your ancestor one?

How to Research Mayflower Ancestors Premium

If you're one of the 35 million Mayflower's descendants, use these databases and strategies to research your ancestors who made the perilous journey.

Revolutionary War Genealogy and History Websites

These websites will help you learn more about your Revolutionary War ancestors and their world.

Patriot Games: How to Find Revolutionary War Ancestors Premium

Did your family fight in the American Revolutionary War? Learn about your Revolutionary War genealogy with these expert tips.

Want to Join the DAR or SAR? Here are 4 Tips for Applying

Embrace your Revolutionary War ancestry by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) or the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

Colonial Genealogy Resources

Use this list, organized by state, of some colonial genealogy resources for you to use in your research.

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13 Tips for Researching Pioneer Ancestors Premium

Trying to track down pre-1850 records can be tricky. Genealogist Marsha Hoffman Rising shares 13 suggestions for researching pioneer ancestors.

5 Tips for Tracing Your Early American Ancestors

Obtain the skills to track down your hard-to-find early American ancestors. Whether your ancestors immigrated before 1820 or were lived in the United States before 1850, you'll discover plenty of resources for finding them in our workshop, starting July 9th.