The Tracena: America’s First Bicycle
By Tony Pettinato on March 23, 2017
An article about James Stewart introducing the Tracena (“Laufmaschine”), an early type of bicycle, to the U.S. in 1819... (Read More)
Where Did You Go to Elementary School?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 22, 2017
An article about Katherine T. Murphy and the school named after her in Stamford, Connecticut... (Read More)
Genealogy 101: #16 Marriage Records – More than Just a License
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 21, 2017
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega continues her discussion of alternative marriage records for when you can’t find your ancestor’s marriage license... (Read More)
Pitoni: ‘What’s In a Name’?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 17, 2017
An article about Ven Pitoni’s syndicated column “What’s In a Name?” that gives good insights for family historians... (Read More)
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s ‘The Scarlet Letter’ an Instant Best-seller
By Tony Pettinato on March 16, 2017
An article about the publication of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” on 16 March 1850... (Read More)
Genealogy Discovery: Matchless Love in Old Tennessee
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 15, 2017
An article about all three Love siblings being married by their father, the Rev. William Love, on the same day: 10 April 1842... (Read More)
Genealogy Tips: Discovering Your Female Ancestor’s College Years
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 13, 2017
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how old newspapers can help you learn about your female ancestor’s college years... (Read More)
Her Obituary Tells Her Story: Margaret Hollman
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 10, 2017
An article about the life of Margaret Hollman, based on details in her obituary... (Read More)
U.S. Supreme Court Frees ‘Amistad’ Slaves
By Tony Pettinato on March 9, 2017
An article about the 9 March 1841 Supreme Court decision that freed the African petitioners in the famous Amistad case, a slave revolt led by Joseph Cinqué... (Read More)
