The Black Country in the West Midlands is an important site for family historians. Many researchers, seeking to trace their ancestry back through the generation

The Black Country in the West Midlands is an important site for family historians. Many researchers, seeking to trace their ancestry back through the generation

Although the search for African American ancestry prior to the Civil War is challenging, the difficulties are not always insurmountable. Finding Your African Am

How can you find out about the lives of ancestors who were involved in the world of theater: on stage and on film, in the music halls and traveling shows, in th

Many people in the past – perhaps a majority – were poor. Tracing our ancestors amongst them involves consulting a wide range of sources. Stuart Raymond’s