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

More Eastern European Genealogy Research Titles Available From FRPC

With the excitement created by the publication of the new Second Edition of Finding Your Ancestral Village in the Former Austro-Hungarian Empire comes the question of what other resources are available. The following books are all stocked by Family Roots Continue reading More Eastern European Genealogy Research Titles Available From FRPC

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

I’m Motivated to Get My Stories+Pictures Available to My Family & Freinds

In looking back at RootsTech 2018, I’m coming away motivated to do something meaningful with my many pictures – and visuals in all forms. I am immediately setting about doing the following: Get my slides, film, and videos hi-res digitized. Continue reading I’m Motivated to Get My Stories+Pictures Available to My Family & Freinds