Genealogy and the Mormon Church

Family, history, heritage, roots and ancestry are topics important to those of us who have delved into genealogical research. We want to know to whom we’re related, along with the traditions and beliefs of our ancestors. We want to learn…

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The Roosevelts: An Intimate History

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History chronicles the lives of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of the most prominent and influential family in American politics. It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual…

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What Is Ancestral Findings?

More than 20 years ago, Will Moneymaker began his quest into genealogical research. Recently diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and a blood disorder, Will found himself home for months at a time, and he used that time to study genealogy and discover the…

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Ellis Island: One of the Most Important Places in American History

In the history of the United States, few places hold a place as prominent as Ellis Island. Ellis Island was historically the busiest immigrant inspection station in the United States, from its opening in 1892 until it closed in 1954.…

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The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors

Proven Solutions for Your Research Challenges Has your family history research hit a brick wall? Marsha Hoffman Rising’s best-selling book The Family Tree Problem Solver has the solutions to help you find the answers you seek. Inside you’ll find: Ideas…

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Where Did the ‘S’ Come From in Ulysses S. Grant?

Almost everyone has at least a passing familiarity with Ulysses S. Grant, the military and political figure — the general who helped win the Civil War for the Union and later became president of the United States. But there is much more to Grant than the military and the presidency. Just a little research into his past reveals that he was born, not Ulysses S. Grant, but rather Hiram Ulysses Grant on April 27, 1822, in Point Pleasant, Ohio. So, where did the “S” come from? The story begins with Grant’s childhood, which was quiet for such a historic figure.

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The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors

Proven Solutions for Your Research Challenges Has your family history research hit a brick wall? Marsha Hoffman Rising’s best-selling book The Family Tree Problem Solver has the solutions to help you find the answers you seek. Inside you’ll find: Ideas on how to find vital records before civil registration Tips for finding ”missing” ancestors on censuses Instructions for investigating collateral kin to further your pedigree A look at advanced court records and how they can help you find answers Work-arounds for lost or destroyed records Techniques for correctly identifying and researching ancestors with common names Methods for finding ancestors who

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Explore Your Ancestry, Enrich Your Life

From immigration records to marriage records, historical documents offer a view into the past. With more and more databases becoming publicly available, the search into your family’s history can be as comprehensive as never before. The reasons to explore your family’s past are endless, but here are a few: Explain Quirky Family Traditions Does your family serve kolaches at Thanksgiving or miso soup at New Year’s Eve? A complete family tree could give insights into family traditions that are unique to your family. A Japanese relative a couple of generations back might have introduced miso soup at New Year’s Eve.

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Explore Your German Ancestry

The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe I recently purchased this book on Kindle to help me locate my missing German ancestors. So far I’ve found a wealth of information and research tips to guide me in the right direction. You can follow your family tree back to its roots in Bavaria, Baden, Prussia, Hesse, Saxony, Wurttemburg and beyond. This in-depth genealogy guide will walk you step by step through the exciting journey of researching your German heritage, whether your ancestors came from lands now in modern-day Germany or other German-speaking areas of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland,

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Famous Civil War Battlefields

If you believe the purpose of a vacation is to truly make you feel an emotion you can’t really achieve during your normal day, you might want to consider traveling to one of America’s famed Civil War battle fields as a destination. There’s nothing as chill-inducing as visiting the exact spot where the history of the country changed; traveling to these astonishing battlegrounds enables you to get a first-hand glimpse into the horrors and heroism of war that shaped the destiny of the country. So, if you’re planning on trekking to one of the famous Civil War battlefields across the

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The Orphan Train Movement

Throughout the entire history of America, federal, local, and state governments have regularly undertaken programs to promote the welfare and betterment of their citizens, and the largest city in the country, New York City, is no exception. During the course of its existence, the large, five-borough metropolitan area has seen countless efforts to improve the lives of the people who call it home. One of those programs, which ended up being particularly controversial, was dubbed The Orphan Train Movement, and it resulted in the uprooting of more than 120,000 children from the streets of New York. The Orphan Train movement

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Southern Family History Genealogies #1, 1600s-1800s (Free Genealogy Lookups)

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The Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy, 1740-1930 (Free Genealogy Lookups)

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Pennsylvania, 1740-1900 County and Family Histories (Free Genealogy Lookups)

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The New Jersey Biographical Index, 1800s (Free Genealogy Lookups)

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Colonial Families of Maryland, 1600s-1900s

These books contain information about approximately 150,000 individuals. While most of the individuals listed have family roots in Maryland, some have roots in Pennsylvania and other surrounding states.

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Early Settlers of New York State, 1760-1942

This database contains is from the following two volume set: Early Settlers of New York State — Their Ancestors and Descendants, Volumes I and II. These books are comprised of articles that originally appeared in the periodical Early Settlers of New York State — Their Ancestors and Descendants. Edited by New York genealogist Janet Foley, its purpose was to collect, publish, and preserve church records, tombstone inscriptions, and family records, first from western New York, then from all of New York State. Referencing over 97,000 people who lived between 1760 and 1942, this collection provides little-known but first-rate source material that is essential to any researcher whose family research involves early New York State.

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New Jersey Family Histories #1, 1600s-1800s

This database contains images of the pages from the two-volume set Genealogies of New Jersey Families. These books are comprised of family history articles that originally appeared in the Genealogical Society of New Jersey’s journal, Genealogical Magazine of New Jersey. Begun in 1925 to promote scholarly interest in New Jersey families, the magazine continues to be a primary vehicle for New Jersey source material. Referencing over 38,000 people who lived between the early 1600s and 1800s, this collection is essential to any genealogist whose family research involves New Jersey history. The materials cover the entire state of New Jersey and include all material and Bible records published in the Magazine from the first issue through the end of Volume 65.

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English Origins of New England Families, 1500s-1800s

Trace your family history back to its English roots – possibly back to the 11th century. 

Included here are some of the most sought-after immigrant-origin articles published in The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. These articles will be of interest to almost all Americans with colonial heritage, and offer a wide variety of difficult-to-locate source materials, including genealogies and vital records. 

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