Ever since Election Day I have been angry. I have been angry that people who do not know me have voted against me. I have been angry that my state, the state where I was born and reared, will not afford me the same rights and privileges that others (even non-native Floridians) enjoy. ...more

November 25, 2008

When an ancestor was a Civil War veteran, your search for information can lead to genealogical gold. The Civil War produced substantial records, starting with military service files and applications for pensions, both of benefit to family historians. ...more

August 3, 2008

African-Americans have been celebrating their heritage throughout February as a part of Black History Month. For those who have shied away from searching for their slave ancestors because they've heard how difficult it is, this month of celebration is a good time to meet the challenge. ...more

February 24, 2008

A tired expression to describe a genealogical puzzle we can't solve is to say, 'We've hit the brick wall.' ...more

October 14, 2007