In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how old newspapers provide a great opportunity to learn more about your Revolutionary War-era ancestors... (Read More)
One of my family traditions tells us that George Washington made his headquarters, from 4 July to 19 August 1781, at the home of my 5th Great-Grandfather, Joseph Appleby (1732-1792) in Greenburgh, New York, in the Dobbs Ferry section of town, during the American Revolutionary War. Joseph Appleby served as a 2nd lieutenant in... (Read More)
An article about using old newspapers to find stories and learn details of the lives of our American Revolutionary War ancestors... (Read More)
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary presents the fascinating story of Hammet Achmet, who grew up a slave in George Washington’s household, served as a drummer in the Revolutionary War, then became a freedman and drum maker. Piecing together the... (Read More)
In this article – commemorating the 240th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party – Mary Harrell-Sesniak tells the story of her family ties to that event... (Read More)
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary searches old newspapers to find the stories of women who served during some of our nation’s earlier wars—as army nurses, camp followers, and Red Cross volunteers. There are numerous groups that celebrate the lives... (Read More)
An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about researching the life of a Revolutionary War veteran, Sargent Hus (1740-1818)... (Read More)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about interesting Revolutionary War-era discoveries she’s found in old newspapers... (Read More)
So few family stories are passed down and preserved by folks today. People are busy earning a living and dealing with the demands of 21st century lives. In addition, many families now find themselves spread across the country. It can be difficult for the rising generation to hear the old family stories from their... (Read More)
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