April 3, 2026
Ancestral Food Customs
March 27, 2026 Genealogy is a fascinating pastime. There are so many ways to learn about our ancestors. One of my favorites is to explore what my ancestors ate. If your family passed down recipes, it may be easy for you to cook some of the things your grandparents and great grandparents did. My …
Records for Land Obtained from the Federal Government
March 20, 2026 Many of our ancestors obtained land directly from the federal government. The Homestead Act of 1862 was frequently used for this purpose. Under this act, settlers could claim 160 acres of undeveloped land in any federal-land state or territory. Federal-land states were primarily mid-western and western states. Settlers could claim unoccupied …