South Carolina Historical Timeline, 1497-1790

The following article is by my friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, South Carolina Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1670-2008. Prologue: The Carolinas have their roots from the era just after the English Civil War, when eight noblemen loyal Continue reading South Carolina Historical Timeline, 1497-1790

Pennsylvania Historical Timeline, 1497-1787

This following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book Pennsylvania Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1680-2015. Prologue: Pennsylvania’s history begins with William Penn’s plan to gather Friends into a place free of the political turmoil of Continue reading Pennsylvania Historical Timeline, 1497-1787

Historical Timeline: Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, and Oklahoma, 1804-1907

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, Oklahoma Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1828-2012. Prologue: The term Indian Country was used to describe the western areas encompassing several Indian tribes, whether  nations, reservations, or Continue reading Historical Timeline: Indian Territory, Oklahoma Territory, and Oklahoma, 1804-1907

North Dakota Historical Timeline, 1738-1925

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, North Dakota Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1832-2015 Prologue: This historical timeline begins with the French fur-trading excursions into the Dakota Country; followed by the names, places, Continue reading North Dakota Historical Timeline, 1738-1925

North Carolina Historical Timeline, 1498-1794

The following article is by my friend Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, North Carolina Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1660-2011 . Prologue: This historical timeline begins with the first English discoveries along the Atlantic Coast of North American and Continue reading North Carolina Historical Timeline, 1498-1794

New Mexico Historical Timeline, 1536-1912

The following article is by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, New Mexico Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1600-2010 Prologue: This historical timeline is related to New Mexico, beginning with the early Spanish claims and settlements along Continue reading New Mexico Historical Timeline, 1536-1912

Louisiana Historical Timeline, 1673-1865

The following article is by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, Louisiana Name Lists: Published and Online Censuses & Substitutes, 1679-2001. Prologue: An earlier GenealogyBlog article was Acadian/Cajun Timeline, 1603-1812 with historical events extracted from both the Maine Name Continue reading Louisiana Historical Timeline, 1673-1865

New Jersey Historical Timeline, 1497-1915

The following article is by my friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, , New Jersey Censuses & Substitute Name Lists, 1630-2003, Prologue: The highlighted events of this historical timeline for New Jersey are focused on the colonial settlements and Continue reading New Jersey Historical Timeline, 1497-1915

Kentucky Historical Timeline, 1541-1998

The following article is by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, Kentucky Name Lists: Published and Online Censuses & Substitutes, 1773-2000.  Prologue: The highlighted events of this historical timeline for Kentucky are focused on the first visitors to Continue reading Kentucky Historical Timeline, 1541-1998

District of Columbia Historical Timeline, 1790-2017

The following article is by my good friend, Bill Dollarhide, taken from his book, District of Columbia Name Lists, 1600s-1997.  Prologue: For genealogists looking for evidence of their DC ancestors, access to records from the territory, county, city, and district  Continue reading District of Columbia Historical Timeline, 1790-2017

9 Historic Cannons at Fort William Henry in NY are From a Sunken British Warship

The following teaser is from an article posted in the Arts section of Yahoo.com. Research has determined nine historic cannons displayed for the past 60 years at a recreated French and Indian War fort in upstate New York were originally Continue reading 9 Historic Cannons at Fort William Henry in NY are From a Sunken British Warship