Remembering Abigail Adams for Women’s History Month
By Jane Cook on March 30, 2020
To help celebrate Women’s History Month, Jane Hampton Cook gives context to Abigail Adams’s letter to her husband John to “Remember the Ladies.”.. (Read More)
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John Adams & Thomas Jefferson: Intertwined in Life – and Death
By Duncan Kuehn on February 27, 2015
Introduction: Duncan Kuehn is a professional genealogist with over eight years of client experience. She has worked on several well-known projects, such as “Who Do You Think You Are?” and researching President Barack Obama’s ancestry. In this blog post, Duncan searches old newspapers to learn more about the remarkable coincidence of John Adams and... (Read More)
What Were the Famous Last Words of Our Early Presidents?
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on February 16, 2015
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In celebration of Presidents’ Day, Mary takes a look at the last words our first four presidents supposedly said on their deathbeds. In honor of Presidents’ Day, I decided to research the last words of our first four United States... (Read More)
History of Fireworks in America: News from 1700s Forward
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 15, 2014
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog post, Gena searches old newspapers to find stories about the history of fireworks and their use for celebrations in America. With the recent Fourth of July celebrations for Independence Day in America, we all have been... (Read More)
