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Steamboats on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers changed this young country in dramatic ways, transforming the Ohio-Mississippi River Basin almost overnight. The steamboat brought commerce, quickened immigrations, and began a building frenzy as new town sprung up all along the Continue reading Full Steam Ahead
In a week filled with news about the Republican National Convention and Hurricane Issac, other national stories went nearly unnoticed. So it went with the passing of what I consider to be one of America’s most iconic heroes of the Continue reading Iconic American Hero Passes: Neil Armstrong, Dead at 82
The Canals of New York State is a collection of articles written specifically about the canals and canal system in the state of New York. These articles were collected and assembled by the American Canal Society and the Canal Society Continue reading The Canals of New York State
Historically, Germans represent one of the largest immigrant groups in America. Germans and their descendents have played major rolls in the political and industrial history of this country. As America is considered the great melting pot, and with so many Continue reading German-Americana: A Bibliography
American Population Before the Federal Census of 1790 represents an exhaustive research project to extract population data for the area encompassed by the United State as represented in 1790. Data was gathered from previous research studies, government studies, and independent Continue reading American Population Before the Federal Census of 1790
No matter where in the World or in what era one lives, there are always people on the move. Some people are always looking outward, seeking change and challenge. Thus it was from the first American colonies, on through the Continue reading An Atlas of Northern Trails Westward From New England
How Well Do You Know America’s Most Infamous Outlaws? Their names are infamous. They have been the subjects of movies. They are mentioned in history books and classrooms across North America. They were bank robbers, gang leaders, and murderers. They Continue reading Outlaws and Villians
A Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians in New England, From the first Planting thereof to the present Time. Thus begins The History of the Indian Wars in New England: From the First Settlement to the Termination of the Continue reading The History of the Indian Wars in New England
The Irish and the Scots have a nearly inseparable history, if examined on the basis if origin. Scottish Highlanders originally came from Ireland and the two peoples have long been connected by blood, language, and religion. Both, have also, played Continue reading The Irish Scots and the “Scotch-Irish”
“There is no town so poor that its past hasn’t furnished something worth embalming for posterity.” – Boston Transcript, February 23, 1898 This quote stands as the leading page to Chapter1 of a History of Pelham, Massachusetts from 1738 to Continue reading History of Pelham, Massachusetts from 1738 to 1898
Over the years, it has been heard many times on the news were an actor or other personality in the public limelight states that if such and such legislation passes, or if so and so is elected to office that Continue reading Research Guide to Loyalist Ancestors
Germans are the second largest ethnic group in the United States. Only the English are more numerous. Even at that, these groups represent generations of families living in America. European countries hardly represent today’s largest immigrant groups. However, they are Continue reading The Germans in Colonial Times
Over a four year period, starting in 2000, Marian S. Henry wrote a series of essays about New York that were posted on the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) website (www.NewEnglandAncestors.org). These essays proved a great resource to genealogists. Continue reading New York Essays: Resources for Genealogists in New York State Outside New York City
Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors is a collection of articles written by Civil War expert David A. Norris. These articles bring together Norris expertise on the War with his passion for genealogy. These articles examine all different types of records, Continue reading Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors
An understanding of history can provide a solid foundation and flexible framework upon which genealogical research can grow. Understanding major migration patterns may help the researcher find and follow their own ancestors. The Expansion of New England, by L. K. Continue reading The Expansion of New England