Unusual Records: State-Specific Military Records Premium
Countless immigrant ancestors joined the Army of their newfound homeland. In fact, beginning in the Civil War, alien soldiers with honorable Army discharges could be fast-tracked to naturalization. (Marine Corps and Navy veterans were able to “fast-track” beginning in 1894, and nearly all World War I soldiers were exempted from many of the residency and […]
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The History of Tailgating
September 2nd is National Tailgating Day. Tailgating is a widely loved pastime, but where exactly does the activity originate?
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South Carolina Fast Facts and Key Resources
It's National South Carolina Day! Let's take a few minutes learn some fast facts about the Palmetto State and check out a few key resources!
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Women’s Equality Day – What We’re Celebrating
August 26th is Women's Equality Day, celebrating the signing of the 19th amendment. Let's have a look at how women succeeded in gaining the right to vote.
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Now What: How to Find Vermont Birth Records Premium
Find your Green Mountain State ancestors using these resources.
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Historical Research Maps: Western States Premium
The regions of the Wild, Wild West didn't always look like they do today. Check out this map of the Western United States in 1857, plus a list of when states were organized into territories and admitted to the Union.
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Now What: New York Catholic Hospital Records Premium
Find tips on tracking down New York Catholic hospital records that may have been transferred to other filing systems.
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Tracking Down Southern Ancestors After the Civil War Premium
Did your Southern ancestors vanish in the social and economic upheaval that followed the Civil War? We’ll show you the best records to track them down.
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Southerners’ Migrations: Where Did They Go? Premium
Looking for Southern US ancestors who disappeared after the Civil War? Start your search in these common destinations of Southerners who left the South postwar.
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Researching Ancestors Who Were Poor Premium
You might think your ancestor’s limited means resulted in limited genealogical records. That’s not necessarily true—and we’ll show you why with these five rich sources on poor ancestors.
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