Whether your ancestor left hundreds of acres of land, money, or a few modest belongings, the reco...

Digital records and broad access to the Internet have made it easier for genealogists to gather r...

'Crime and Punishment' provides genealogists and social historians with context and tools to loca...

An experienced genealogist and seasoned traveler, Elliott gives practical advice on finding relat...

Our ancestors were required to perform military service, often as militia. The discovery that an ...

A profile of 39 men who lost their lives during the War of 1812. The militia's contribution to th...

This book considers documents and how to look at papers and artifacts that have survived over the...

This book outlines the resources available for education from about 1785 to the early 20th centur...

Author Brenda Dougall Merriman takes readers through the genealogical process of research and ide...

The notion that funeral rituals, strong religious beliefs, and a firm conviction that death is a ...

Many people want to write a family history, but few ever take on the task of publishing one. 'Pub...

Artifacts, whether found in museums, our community, or our homes, offer glimpses into the past. B...