This week we celebrate Independence Day in the United States. This is a great time to think about not only our Revolutionary War veterans but all of our ancestors who have served in the military. If someone asks me about my ancestors who served, I ...
4 Favorite Sources for Researching Ancestors in the United States
As we in the United States celebrate the birth of our nation on the 4th of July, I thought it would be fun to share four of my favorite sources for discovering more about U.S. ancestors. While a large number of record types exist and I've been learn ...
Revolutionary War Veterans
"The War of Independence is forever ingrained within our American identity, and provides all Americans a sense of who we are, or, at the very least, who we should be. Our forefathers fought for liberty, freedom, and republican ideals the likes of whi ...
Genealogy Terminology: Military Records
If your ancestor lived during a time period when there was a war, you will want to search for them in military records. "Military Records" refer to any and all records of all branches of the armed forces. There are different types of Military Rec ...