By Bonnie Samuel In 1870 America, there were only 500 public high schools with enrollment of about 50,000 students (U.S. population was almost 40 million in 1870 as per census data). At that time, enrollment had opened to accept females, mostly to be trained as teachers. Reading, writing and arithmetic curriculums were also expanding to…
By Jill Breznican If you’re ready to move beyond just names and dates on your family tree, then be thankful for Thanksgiving! Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to wax nostalgic with relatives around the dinner table. One of the best ways to spark conversations about the past are by reviewing the photographs that captured…
By Lori Samuelson “Disappointment hurts more than pain” is an old American proverb which rings true for those of us who have spent time researching out ancestors. I find that genealogical disappointments lie on a spectrum. Burned court houses, gas explosions, tornadoes, and sewage leaks have all impacted finding the needed records I’ve sought. Accidents…