Ancestral Findings

Matthew Thornton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire. Born in Ireland, he immigrated to the American colonies with his parents when he was just a toddler. Matthew became...

14 Nov 20238min

Let's dive into Genealogical.com, your ultimate partner in uncovering your family's past. With over 2,000 titles and digital resources, unlock the stories that shape your heritage. Discover, celebrate...

10 Nov 20233min

Discover why U.S. elections are held on a Tuesday in November. This intriguing piece uncovers the historical interplay of agriculture, culture, and civic duty that scheduled our voting tradition, rais...

7 Nov 20235min

George Walton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A member of the delegation from Georgia at the Continental Congress, George was born in Virginia, orphaned as an infant, and raised by an...

7 Nov 20238min

Are you curious about why so many towns have 'burgh' in their names? Join us on a journey from Edinburgh to Johannesburg to find out. We unlock the secrets in these names and reveal how each location ...

4 Nov 20234min

William Whipple was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from what is now Kittery, Maine. He was a representative of the colony of New Hampshire. A ship captain in the "Triangle Trade," a local...

3 Nov 20238min

William Williams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. The son of a minister and a homemaker, William trained for the ministry and for the law but pursued a career as a mer...

2 Nov 20238min

Are you confused about what to call your aunts and uncles from older generations? Let's break it down and find out when to say 'grand' and when to say 'great,' and why it changes as you go back in tim...

1 Nov 20235min