Practical Genealogy: 50 Simple Steps to Research Your Diverse Family History
This book is a wonderful one for becoming a more confident, independent genealogist. It is like having your own personal genealogy instructor with you, guiding you every step of the way until you are skilled at working on your own. This is what you will find in this book, and why you need it...
What is the History of Daylight Savings Time, and Why Do We Have It?
With the time about to jump ahead once more, it is interesting to take a look at the history of Daylight Savings Time and why we get an extra hour of daylight in the evenings for part of the year. Love it or hate it—and there are plenty of passionate people on both sides of the issue—it’s a firmly ingrained part of our culture in the United States, and shows no signs of going anywhere anytime soon. Congress has even tried several times in the past to extend it
year-round, and the vote has been close each time. One day, we might see it happen, and then Daylight Savings Time would become just “time.”..
If your ancestor claimed homestead land in the mid to late 1800s and early 1900s, you may potentially be able to find a treasure trove of personal information on that person and their family in their application for title to the land...
Watch this handy video to see how easy it is to unlock incredible census stories. From pinpointing the right relative to tracing house history, this must-see guide will get you started and keep you on track.
I love collecting historical postcards from the United States. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’ve acquired several doubles throughout, and I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love American history and enjoy learning about historical
locations, be sure to sign up for this special drawing.
