The late Leonard H. Smith, Jr., and his wife Norma H. Smith were great students of New England and Nova Scotia ancestry. Together they compiled numerous works on these two subjects; however, probably their greatest genealogical contribution is their two-volume work, Nova Scotia Immigrants to 1867. The Smiths’ interest was spawned by Mr. Smith’s parents’[…]Read more
Between 1997 and 2024, Genealogical.com published the nine-volume series, Scottish Soldiers in Colonial America, by Dr. David Dobson. We are delighted to present those books in a new, fully indexed, consolidated edition. This consolidation edition of Dr. Dobson’s nine-part series identifies over 10,000 Scottish soldiers who served in the Americas. The new comprehensive index of names[…]Read more
What is the genealogist to do when the information he’s looking for is not online or in a genealogy book? Short of finding another hobby, it usually means venturing beyond the comforts of home. It may be as simple as going to the local library or archive, but in many cases some overnight travel is[…]Read more
Genealogist Amy Crooks writes the blog, “Untangled Family Roots.” In the December 8, 2024, posting she reviewed our new book, Storytelling for Genealogists, by Doug Tattershall. Here are just a few insights Amy garnered from reading this book: you can read the full review here. “I know I have a storyteller inside of me, and[…]Read more
If you ever contemplated becoming a member of a lineage society such as the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Order of the First Families of New Hampshire, rest aside that the road to membership is manageable, but the process requires some discipline. You need to learn the eligibility requirements, apply, document your lineage,[…]Read more
William Randolph McCreight’s extraordinary family history traces the O’Sullivan sept a full 31 generations from the author’s Carolina origins to the family’s Irish roots in 170 AD. Based on examinations of archaeological, linguistic, and DNA evidence, Mr. McCreight shows that the O’Sullivans may be the oldest documented Irish royal family on record. At their height[…]Read more
The Magna Charta is a royal charter agreed to by King John of England in 1215 that protected a group of barons from false imprisonment, granted them impartial justice, and limited their feudal fees to the King. The Charter was designed to be enforced by a council of 25 barons. “Magna Charta is generally considered[…]Read more
Family Histories Most genealogists know—or learn belatedly—that they should be on the lookout for existing accounts of their ancestors, whether published in a printed book or online. While the information in older books about any family must be examined for possible errors and their findings compared with original sources, published family histories frequently save the[…]Read more
Linda Stufflebean is one of the busiest genealogy bloggers on the Internet. She writes the blog, Empty Branches on the Family Tree, where not a week goes by without a significant new posting. In addition, she publishes, “Friday’s Family History Finds,” on her blog after combing cyberspace for important articles about genealogy methodology, website updates,[…]Read more
Persons looking for Scots-Irish ancestors invariably discover that Ulster church records are a crucial source of information. Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors, by William J. Roulston, is the most comprehensive source in the field. Chapter 2 provides detailed coverage of Church of Ireland, various Presbyterian, Methodist, Moravian, Quaker, Roman Catholic, and Huguenot denominations. Excerpted below are the[…]Read more
