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Robertson was born on April 18, 1990, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Beverly (née Hayes) and Ryan Robertson, a restaurant owner. Robertson grew up in…
It contains 1830 graves, mainly of the American 27th, 30th, 1st, 33rd and 80th Divisions; and is particularly connected with the advance of the 27th…
On this day in 1866, American educator Anne Sullivan was born. Best remembered as the teacher and lifelong companion of Helen Keller, Sullivan taught Keller,…
Imagine if you could go to a website, search for an ancestor’s name, and almost immediately learn the person’s birth and death dates, names of…
If you’ve read obituaries about your ancestors, you know they can provide a wealth of information. They may include biographical details, names of relatives, religious…
In these days of imposed separation, it’s important to focus on the ties that connect us. Staying in touch with family and even discovering new…
Interviewing older relatives is an essential part of genealogical research. They can provide such a wealth of information that you will never find anywhere else.…
As many of us are self-isolating at home, you may be looking for something to do to help pass the time. Although we may all…
Today The Great Gatsby turns 95! Published on April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel is widely considered to be “the Great American Novel.” However, the book’s success was…
Although Ellis Island is now a mere relic of the past, Ellis Island facts, figures, and myths continue to fascinate people today. This fascination is…
5.9 million records were added in March from two collections: a collection of death records from Pernambuco, Brazil, and an electoral rolls collection from New…
Fashion in 1910 was unique. It retained much of the class and style of the previous era, but with a simplified flare. However, World War…
Entries to our colorized black and white photo competition keep coming in, and we couldn’t be happier. In these difficult times, seeing the faces of…
FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in March of 2020 with over 28.6 million new indexed family history records and over 12.6 million digital images…
Today we remember actor James Garner on what would have been his 92nd birthday. Image: James Garner / Wikimedia Commons Garner was born James Scott…
The term “lost generation” refers to a group of writers—but also to an entire generation—who came of age during World War I. Here is why…
With the U.S. Census 2020 in full swing, we’re diving deep into the 700+ million records in the U.S. Census collection on MyHeritage. We crunched…
Experts say the origins of the profanity can be traced all the way back to the 16th century equivalent of a rap battle. Source: geneanet