In 1790, western Massachusetts was a crossroads for New England families heading west into New York or north into Vermont. The transient nature of these families, especially during the post–Revolutionary...

Winner of the 2021 New England Society in the City of New York Book Award in the Art and Photography category. The awards recognize books of merit that celebrate New England and...

The first Scandinavians arrived in North America nearly 1,000 years ago on Viking ships. Today, an estimated 11 million Americans have Scandinavian ancestry. This webinar will provide an introduction to...

Unclear as to what date “21 1mo 1708/9” refers to? What about “4 Mary”? While dates are foundational to your family history research, they’re not always straightforward in the record...

The years 1634 and 1635 were watershed years for New England immigration, representing as much as 20% of the total for the period 1620–1640. This now-complete seven-volume set provides profiles...

Author: Robert Charles Anderson  

Author: Robert Charles Anderson  

Author: Robert Charles Anderson  

Descendants of John Lippitt of Providence and Warwick, Rhode Island, have served their country as soldiers in four wars. The family has contributed four governors to the state of Rhode Island...

As genealogists, we may be the only people around who can find an upside to the old adage, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death...

If you’ve ever stopped into a Scottish goods store, you may have been given the impression that finding your Scottish clan or tartan is as simple as finding your surname...

Author: Robert Charles Anderson