Painting: an imaginative depiction of the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, by J. Mund. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Deadly Duel: Vice President Aaron Burr Mortally Wounds Alexander Hamilton

By Tony Pettinato on July 11, 2016

An article about the death of Alexander Hamilton from a duel with Aaron Burr on 11 July 1804... (Read More)

Photo: an alleged UFO over Passaic, New Jersey, taken on 30 July 1952. Credit: George Stock; Wikimedia Commons.

Did a UFO Crash in Roswell, New Mexico?

By Tony Pettinato on July 8, 2016

An article about the “Roswell UFO Incident” that occurred near Roswell, New Mexico, on 8 July 1947 – did a UFO really crash there?.. (Read More)

Photo: 1913 postcard of Comiskey Park, home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, produced by the Franklin Post Card Co. Credit: University of Maryland Digital Collections, National Trust Library Historic Postcard Collection; Wikimedia Commons.

Babe Ruth Wins First All-Star Game with Bat and Glove

By Tony Pettinato on July 6, 2016

An article about baseball’s first All Star Game, played on 6 July 1933 and won for the American League almost single-handedly by Babe Ruth... (Read More)

Photo: Rippon Lodge in Prince William County, Virginia. Credit: Virginia Department of Historic Resources.

Documenting Everyone Who Fought in the Revolutionary War

By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 5, 2016

An article about the life of Revolutionary War veteran Col. Thomas Blackburn, based on his obituary in the newspaper “People’s Friend.”.. (Read More)

Genealogy Tip: Probate Process Can Take Time

By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 1, 2016

An article providing search tips for probate court records in old newspapers... (Read More)

Rootin’ Tootin’ True Confessions of Genealogists: Fun Quiz

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on June 30, 2016

In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak provides a fun quiz for family historians to see just how hooked on genealogy they are... (Read More)

Photo: National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. Credit: Bobak Ha'Eri; Wikimedia Commons.

The Power of Portraits

By Thomas Jay Kemp on June 29, 2016

An article about Kim Sajet, director of the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and the importance of portraits in history and genealogy... (Read More)

Engraving: "View of the Attack on Bunker's Hill with the Burning of Charlestown," engraving by Lodge after the drawing by Millar, 1783. Credit: American Antiquarian Society; Wikimedia Commons.

Nathaniel Hayford’s Story – Veteran of the Battle of Bunker Hill

By Thomas Jay Kemp on June 28, 2016

An article about the life of Revolutionary War veteran Nathaniel Hayford, as reported in his obituary... (Read More)

Painting: "Interior of Carthage Jail" by C.C.A. Christensen, showing the murder of Mormon leader Joseph Smith, Jr. Credit: Brigham Young University Museum of Art; Wikimedia Commons.

Illinois Mob Murders Joseph Smith Jr., Mormon Leader

By Tony Pettinato on June 27, 2016

An article about the murder of Mormon leader Joseph Smith, Jr., who was assassinated by an angry crowd on 27 June 1844 inside the Carthage Jail in Illinois... (Read More)