The advent of databases like 23andMe and Ancestry.com has produced a revolution in genealogical tracing, allowing people to look into their family histories with remarkable ease.
It is probable that many Americans who consider themselves Irish are unaware that their immigrant ancestors from that island did not.
My mother bought two antique photo albums at the Canton, Texas flea market around 1986.
I submitted my DNA to My Heritage in 2017. The results revealed I am mostly Northern/Western European with 10.3 percent Scandinavian.
This document is the 1887-88 women’s college transcript of my 2nd great-grandfather John Johnston’s daughter, Alice.
My father was quietly proud of his military service. He retired from the US Army in 1960 as a Master Sergeant, which was the highest possible non-commissioned officer rank available.
The Dallas Genealogical Society congratulates the Dallas Historical Society on its 100th birthday.
My Great-Grandfather, John Bagguley, was arrested for violent assault, convicted by a jury, and sentenced to 3 months hard labor.
Precision Indexing has released the first volume of Passenger Ships Arriving in New York Harbor, covering the years 1820-1850.
School records from the past can be a challenge to find. However, if you have a student currently enrolled, the school’s website can provide a wealth of information about the student’s academic experience.
