Ancestral Findings

John C. Calhoun is one of the most complex figures in American history. Serving as vice president under two different presidents and leaving an enduring mark on the nation's political landscape, he wa...

7 Mar 20259min

If you've ever traced your family history, you've probably encountered a frustrating gap in the records: the missing 1890 Census. Unlike other census years, which provide a continuous timeline of Amer...

5 Mar 20256min

Elbridge Gerry is often remembered for the term gerrymandering, a practice in electoral politics that still influences elections today. However, his legacy extends far beyond that. Gerry was a key fig...

3 Mar 20259min

Throughout American history, the vice presidency has often been a stepping stone to the highest office in the land. Some vice presidents successfully ascended to the presidency through election or suc...

28 Feb 20258min

The 1800 US federal census was the second of its kind taken in the brand new United States. John Adams was the US President then and was only our second one. The Louisiana Purchase hadn't been made ye...

26 Feb 20257min

The 1790 US federal census was the first one taken by the United States. It was a brand new country at the time, and this census, though brief and simple, shows what the population of the nation looke...

25 Feb 20256min

The journey to uncover our ancestors' lives often begins with the countless paper trails they've left behind. Among these, census records stand out as one of the most valuable resources for genealogis...

20 Feb 20258min

The city of Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. It is also the county seat of Dauphin County and has a population of about 50,000, making it the thirteenth most populous city in the state. It i...

17 Feb 20257min