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A Death in November: The Fate of Mary Potter (part 2)

By James Pylant on November 18, 2025

In this article, James Pylant concludes a true-crime story from November 1918, once again showing that some family history has a dark side... (Read More)

A Death in November: The Fate of Mary Potter (part 1)

By James Pylant on November 17, 2025

In this article, James Pylant begins a true-crime story from November 1918, once again showing that some family history has a dark side... (Read More)

Illustration: Ousamequin, or “Massasoit” (Wampanoag term for “Great Sachem”) and Governor John Carver smoking a ceremonial pipe at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Credit: Sutro Library; Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Descendants & the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe (part 12)

By Melissa Berry on November 13, 2025

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Wampanoag Tribe genealogy, focusing on connections to the familial lines of Elthina (Wixon) Joy... (Read More)

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Surname Meanings: Origins, Histories, and Family Secrets

By GenealogyBank on November 12, 2025

Unlock your family’s hidden story. Discover surname origins, histories, and secrets with GenealogyBank. Start your journey into the past today... (Read More)

Photo: Sergeant Reckless, a highly decorated U.S. Marine Corps artillery horse in the Korean War, pictured beside a 75mm recoilless rifle, between c. 1952-1955. Credit: Andrew Geer or another member of the United States Marine Corps; Wikimedia Commons.

Veterans Day Special: Sergeant Reckless, the Korean War Mare

By Melissa Berry on November 11, 2025

Melissa Davenport Berry describes a very special Korean War veteran: a beloved horse who carried ammunition for Marines during some intense battles... (Read More)

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Elijah Name Meaning: Divine Messenger and Prophetic Strength

By GenealogyBank on November 10, 2025

Discover the Elijah name meaning, its origins, and power. Uncover your family’s story today with GenealogyBank’s trusted historical archives. .. (Read More)

Painting: “Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor,” by William Halsall, 1882. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 35 (part 14)

By Melissa Berry on November 7, 2025

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry focuses on Katie Crocker and her family line, featuring the Makepeace family and their cranberry farm... (Read More)

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William Name Meaning: Protector, Leader, and Royal Influence

By GenealogyBank on November 6, 2025

Dive into the story behind "William name meaning." Uncover royal roots and family history with GenealogyBank. Start your journey today!.. (Read More)

Photo: Dr. Gladys Iola Tantaquidgeon. Credit: Mohegan Tribe; https://www.mohegan.nsn.us/about/our-tribal-history/in-memoriam/gladys-tantaquidgeon

Gladys Tantaquidgeon: Caretaker of Mohegan Tribe’s Heritage (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on November 5, 2025

In this article Melissa Davenport Berry writes about 106-year-old Gladys Tantaquidgeon, a Mohegan Medicine Woman who preserved her people’s heritage... (Read More)