On this day in 1871 the Deutsches Reich, or German Empire, was proclaimed from a group of 26 disparate entities. According to Wikipedia, they included four kingdoms, six grand duchies, four duchies, seven principalities, three free Hanseatic states, and one imperial territory.
Source: WikipediaMy ancestors hailed from the western side of the … Continue reading "The German Empire and German Americans"
Sanborn Maps are great tools whether you are new to genealogy or a professional researcher.[1] The maps are essential if you are doing building or property research; however, for genealogists these maps offer valuable contextual clues to how and where our ancestors lived.
The Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company was established … Continue reading "Add Context to Your Ancestors’ Lives with Sanborn Maps"
Several months ago, a friend from Florence, Missouri, asked if I knew about the deaths of three women in the United Church of Christ Cemetery. All three had been married but died as young wives. She wondered if I knew their stories. I knew one, and immediately went to work on the other two. … Continue reading "Three Young Women, Gone Too Soon"
