History and Genealogy

Do you ever wonder how far back the furthest family tree goes? In this post, learn the furthest verified case that anyone has been able to trace their ancestry.

Have you ever wondered how many ancestors are in your family going back 20 generations? In this post, find out the answer, and much more about this topic.

Have you heard of the Dawes Roll? In this post, learn what this list was, who was and wasn’t on it, and how you can use this resource to learn about your ancestors.

Maybe you’ve heard that researchers have made big discoveries about Beethoven’s DNA. In this post, learn more about what they learned, as well as how to find out if you are related to Beethoven.

Have you been thinking about what types of artifacts your family might have? In this post, learn what a family artifact is, and what your family might have that counts as an artifact.

Have you ever wondered what your ancestors experienced at Ellis Island during their immigration journey to the United States?

Maybe you have heard of genealogy, but you aren’t quite sure what it is. In this article, learn the definition of genealogy, find examples, and learn how it works.

Are you looking for ideas on how to write a family history? In this post, learn the basic structure of a good family history and how to go about getting started. If you are interested in writing more than just a list or a chart of dates and places, this article is for you. Many …

If you have spent time doing family tree research looking at census records, you will want to know what “enumeration district” means. Find out the answer, as well as how to find district maps, in this post.

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to research and find out the history of your house? Learn how you can learn about your home’s unique history.