On 12 December 1862 the U.S.S. Cairo became the first ship in history to be sunk by a mine detonated electronically – a new military weapon was born... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes some of the “codes” genealogists use, such as Soundex, abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon... (Read More)
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry writes about a woman’s diary describing life in Mary Hopkins’ Menlo Park, California, estate, Sherwood Hall... (Read More)
In this article – inspired by washing up all the dishes after Thanksgiving – Gena Philibert-Ortega makes the connection between dish washing and genealogy... (Read More)
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her story about the many battles over the estate of railroad magnate Mark Hopkins, focusing on the 1920s... (Read More)
Melissa Davenport Berry continues her story about the estate left by railroad magnate Mark Hopkins, and the Gilded Age mansions built with that money... (Read More)
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry writes about the probate battles over the huge estate left by railroad magnate Mark Hopkins... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes books by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants to help your Mayflower genealogy... (Read More)
In this article for National Native American Heritage Month, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how to use the Dawes Rolls for Native American genealogy... (Read More)
