July 17, 2027 For those whose ancestors arrived in the United States later than about 1850, it’s usually easy to trace their lines back to the original immigrant. For many of us that’s not enough. We want to travel even further back in time with our relatives. To do that, we must leave U.S. …
Loyalists in the Family
July 10, 2026 Because so many of my ancestors were recent immigrants to the United States, I was surprised to find that I had several Revolutionary War Patriots. I was even more surprised to learn that I also had ancestors who’d supported the British during the Revolution. Like most people of my generation, my …
Finding Revolutionary War Ancestors
July 3, 2026 With the 4th of July just a few days away, now is a good time to think about Revolutionary War ancestors. If you’re not aware of any, it’s time to do some research. Learning about ancestors who participated in that war is a way to connect more deeply with the Revolution – …