On October 24, 1867, the Danish government signed a treaty that the then-Danish West Indies would be transferred to the United States, pending ratification by both governments. Prior to this treaty, the West Indies’ residents were mostly Danish citizens. The Danish government also maintained a large military presence there until after the treaty was signed. …
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Now Available Online: The St. Croix Avis (newspaper), US Virgin Islands (1865-1882)
On October 24, 1867, the Danish government signed a treaty that the then-Danish West Indies would be transferred to the United States, pending ratification by both governments. Prior to this treaty, the West Indies’ residents were mostly Danish citizens. The Danish government also maintained a large military presence there until after the treaty was signed. …
Seattle Police Use Genealogy Website to Make Arrest in 23-Year-Old Cold Case
Use of online genealogy and especially DNA web sites has become common in recent years. Most of the cases involve violent crimes and usually involve male criminals taking violent actions against females. However, one recent “cold case” is a bit different. You can read the story in the KIRO (Seattle) web site at: http://bit.ly/38AXVEZ.