An Historical Timeline for Illinois, 1673-1945

The following article was excerpted from William Dollarhide’s new book, Illinois Name Lists, 1678-2009: For genealogical research in Illinois, the following timeline of events should help any genealogist understand the area with an historical and genealogical point of view: 1673. Continue reading An Historical Timeline for Illinois, 1673-1945

Chart of the Sandwich Islands, by Jean-Francois de Galaup de La Pèrouse (1741-1788)

The following is excerpted from Bill Dollarhide’s new Hawaii Name Lists 1700s-2011 book. Chart of the Sandwich Islands, by Jean-Francois de Galaup de La Pèrouse (1741-1788). The original chart was prepared by Pèrouse while visiting Hawaii in 1785. The above Continue reading Chart of the Sandwich Islands, by Jean-Francois de Galaup de La Pèrouse (1741-1788)

An Historical Timeline for Hawaii, 1627 – 2011

The following article is excerpted from Bil Dollarhide’s New Book, Hawaii Name Lists, 1700s – 2011. For genealogical research in Hawaii, the following timeline of events should help any genealogist understand the area with an historical, jurisdictional, and genealogical point Continue reading An Historical Timeline for Hawaii, 1627 – 2011

Records of Immigrant Arrivals in America since 1798

The following article is written by my good friend, William Dollarhide: Dollarhide’s Genealogy Rule No. 32: Your ancestor will be featured in the county history because he was the first prisoner in the new jail. I hope your immigrant ancestors Continue reading Records of Immigrant Arrivals in America since 1798

A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline for Delaware, 1497-1787

The following is excerpted from William Dollarhide’s new book, Delaware Name Lists, 1609-1992, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present, an annotated bibliography of published and online name lists. For genealogical research in Delaware, the following timeline Continue reading A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline for Delaware, 1497-1787

A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline for Colorado, 1541 – 2001

The following excerpt is from William Dollarhide’s new book, Colorado Name Lists, 1858 – 1998, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present. Enjoy… For genealogical research in Colorado, the following timeline of events should help any genealogist Continue reading A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline for Colorado, 1541 – 2001

A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline of California, 1535 – 1860

The following timeline is excerpted from William Dollarhide’s new book, California Name Lists, 1700 – 2011, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present. For genealogical research in California, the following timeline of events should help any genealogist Continue reading A Genealogist’s Historical Timeline of California, 1535 – 1860