Category: Early American

Revolutionary War Genealogy and History Websites Premium

These websites will help you learn more about your Revolutionary War ancestors and their world.

Patriot Games: How to Find Revolutionary War Ancestors Premium

We hold this truth to be self-evident: that all ancestors are created equal. These expert tips will help you find your Revolutionary War ancestors.

Want to Join the DAR or SAR? Here are 4 Tips for Applying Premium

Embrace your Revolutionary War ancestry by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) or the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

Colonial Genealogy Resources Premium

Were your ancestors some of the earliest Americans? Use this list, organized by state, of some colonial genealogy resources for you to use in your research.

13 Tips for Researching Pioneer Ancestors Premium

Trying to track down pre-1850 records can be tricky. Genealogist Marsha Hoffman Rising shares 13 suggestions for researching pioneer ancestors.

Photos of the Revolutionary War Generation

Photos of those that lived during the Revolutionary War exist, and Photo Detective Maureen A. Taylor needs your help finding them.

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8 Tips for Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850 Premium

Ancestors are hard to find before 1850. Scarce records and incomplete censuses prevail. We've got eight tips for discovering your distant roots!

Ancestor Myth-Busting Toolkit Premium

Often-repeated myths about our ancestors can keep us from understanding their lives. Use these tips, books and websites to bust those beliefs and reveal the truth about your family history.

Secrets to Find Ancestors in Early US Censuses Premium

Don't stress out about finding ancestors in early, head-of-household-only censuses. These tricks will help you transform those tick marks into ancestral families.

Now What: Early West Virginia Genealogy Premium

Q. How can I find birth records in West Virginia before 1850? A. Virginia, of which West Virginia was then a part, first mandated birth and death registration in 1853; county records before that date may be spotty or nonexistent. Fortunately, the West Virginia Division of...

Searching for Early Immigrants

Q. I always get discouraged when I read about immigration records, because my ancestors came over sometime before 1790. I’ve checked all the books at my library, and a few have my family’s last name, but none of the first names match my ancestor’s. Is there any other place to look? A. The government didn’t […]

AncestorNews: Pioneer Certificates Premium

Did you know that several genealogy societies offer "pioneer certificates" to direct descendants of people whose family settled in a certain area before a specific date? Some societies even offer more than one type of certificate. For example, the Utah Genealogical Society offers a Founding Pioneer, Territorial Pioneer or...

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