State Research
Places to Discover Your Illinois Ancestors
The history of Illinois is varied. The French first controlled it in 1678; the English had it beginning in 1763.... Read More
Genealogy Resources in Texas
Everything really is bigger in Texas, including the story of the state itself. Six different flags have flown over the... Read More
Essential Records for Finding Your Colonial Maryland Ancestors
When the Ark and the Dove carried the first settlers to the Maryland colony in 1634, it became one of... Read More
Ten Little Known Indiana Records
It's easy to get into a genealogy rut, always checking the same sources whenever we have a new research... Read More
Finding Ohio Ancestors
If your ancestors stopped in Ohio at some point in their westward wanderings, they certainly weren't alone. The future... Read More
Getting From Alabama To North Carolina Can Be Challenging, Satisfying, and Successful!
What if you only know "born North Carolina" from the Census? Is it possible to figure out where in North... Read More
Researching Your Pennsylvania Ancestors
With its central position in the original 13 colonies, Pennsylvania has long been known as the "Keystone State." I... Read More
North Carolina: No Longer The "Rip Van Winkle" State When It Comes To Online Genealogy Research
Early in its history, North Carolina was considered the "Rip Van Winkle" state. Now, after what has been a concerted... Read More
Fairbanks House Historic Site: Oldest Timber Frame House In The United States
A dry wind moved the stiff heat of mid July as I climbed into my air conditioned car and took... Read More
The Tax Man Cometh...Never Overlook Tax Records In Virginia Or Elsewhere
Other than CPAs, the overwhelming majority of individuals dread April 15 and like days (such as 1 May, the... Read More
Take Me Back To Olde Virginie: No Fee, On-Line Resources for Genealogical Research
In my article on research in order books and chancery records, I specifically mentioned the on-line database of such records... Read More
Researching Your Appalachian Ancestors
The first frontier of the young United States was Appalachia, a rugged region that didn't easily welcome settlers. Those who... Read More
They Went West: California Research
California was and still is a destination for people seeking a better life. Thousands of gold seekers descended on the... Read More
Challenges Of The New England Border States
The three northern-most New England states present more challenges to researchers than their sister states where settlement began and... Read More
Finding Those Elusive Ancestors In St. Lawrence County, New York
If you have been doing genealogical research for awhile then you know there are several standard sources worth searching... Read More
Finding Your Massachusetts Ancestors: Genealogy Research From The 17th to 21st Centuries
No matter where you live, there's a good chance that you have Massachusetts roots. Maybe your ancestor crossed the... Read More
Researching Your New York Ancestors
I grew up in New York and as a child I marveled at all the historic locations my family... Read More
Genealogical Resources For Indiana
You can start your Indiana research from any place by working on line, but you can only finish it... Read More
Stake Your Claim In California Gold Rush Records
The California Gold Rush was a pivotal time in American history. Soon after gold was discovered in January of 1848,... Read More
Steps For Genealogy Research In Any State
It can be difficult to research an ancestor who lived in a state that you are not familiar with. Maybe... Read More
Take Me Back To Old New England
Old New England, my favorite place for research, refers to the three colonies, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, settled... Read More
The Use of State Censuses in Genealogical Research
Most people beginning genealogical research learn quickly how indispensable the federal census is for finding out about ancestors. It is, however, not as widely known that the several colonies, states and territories also conducted censuses of... Read More
Put the expert knowledge you learn to good use by signing up for a free trial
account and begin tracing your family history today.
Follow Us