ANCESTORS- DURING WWI, A GERMAN OFFICER TRIES TO BLOW UP A BRIDGE AT THE U.S.-CANADIAN BORDER AND IS SENTENCED TO ONLY 30 DAYS IN JAIL Ancestors ask about the railroad bridge over the St Croix River between Vanceboro, Maine and McAdam, New Brunswick, was an essential link on the Grand Trunk...
THE SUTTON-TAYLOR FEUD AND YOUR GENEALOGY The Sutton–Taylor feud arose from a growing animosity between the Texas Taylor family—headed by Pitkin Taylor, the brother of Creed Taylor (a Texas Ranger)—and local lawman William E. Sutton, who moved to DeWitt along with his mother when she married a man named William McDonald....
MY UNCLE, A DEVELOPER, AND A HOBBY GENLEALOGIST TOLD ME THAT, GENERALLY, THE NORTHWEST PART OF CITIES WAS THE NICEST He said that was because the prevailing winds blow from northwest to southeast in North America, barring barriers like mountains. So, the bad smells of the affluent and the less all...
ANCESTORS OF THE WHITE HOUSE BABY Esther Cleveland was born on September 9, 1893, in the White House, to the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, and First Lady Frances Folsom. She remains the only child of a president to have been born there and was nicknamed "the White House...
Genealogy tests have become an increasingly popular tool for people seeking to uncover their family history and ancestral origins. These tests analyze your DNA to provide insights into your ethnic makeup and possible familial connections. However, there are also a number of doubts regarding ancestry DNA test accuracy. Here at...
WHY TEXAS HAS A SUNSET RED OR PINK COLORED STATE CAPITOL Our ancestors might know, but we decided it was time to visit the capitol of our adopted state to get the answer. Construction of the Italian Renaissance Revival–style capitol was funded by an article of the state constitution, adopted on February...
Genealogy research is a captivating journey into your family's past that uncovers the roots of your heritage. It is a method of tracing lineage, connecting dots across generations, and revealing fascinating stories etched in time. By engaging in genealogical services, you should be able to uncover ancestral origins, trace migration...
Understanding our roots is more than mere curiosity; it is a journey into the past that shapes our present and influences our future. At Dancestors Genealogy, our extensive expertise in the field of genealogy empowers us to embark on this exploration, providing a valuable bridge between generations. In this article,...
DEJAVU AMONGST GENEALOGISTS AT THE BALLOT BOX If our next presidential election were to be held today, we would have the same major party choices as last time. I was curious how many times that has happened in the past that has occurred: In 1789 and 1792, George Washington beat John Adams....
CAMP DAVID ACCORDS THERE HAS BEEN 35 YEARS OF PEACE IN ONE PART OF THE MIDDLE EAST We recently visited the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta, and refamiliarized ourselves with the Camp David Accords which were negotiated while we were in college. With all of the troubles in the Middle East, I...
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