Genealogy, History, Heritage, How To
In browsing the old Hawaiian newspapers, I came across some interesting statistics. The Inspector General of Immigration, C.N. Spencer, visited various sugar plantations quarterly and reported on how many immigrants were on each plantation, and which nationality the plantation owner preferred. I assume that as bringing laborers to Hawaii was costly, the plantation owners were…
If you’re like me, you yearn to know “what it was like” when your ancestors lived wherever they were from. It’s fun to learn the history and the culture of their native countries and think of our ancestors living within those lands and with the same traditions. This video is a brief tour of several…
Ever catch yourself thinking “I wonder what it was like for my ancestors when…”? Well, if you wondered what it was like during the 1918 Flu Pandemic, you now have your first chance, up close and personal, to know what it was like. My County Locked Down Over Two Months Ago Lock down, quarantine, shelter…
FamilySearch.org has the San Francisco County coroner’s records. These records are as insightful as they are disturbing. Rarely do we get an actual account of our ancestor’s death. It makes these records one of a kind. What’s In The Coroner’s Records? The Coroner’s Office detailed what they found at the scene of the death in…
I have so many favorite photos. This one stands out because of it’s historical significance. It shows my grandfather, Joao “Bohne” Pacheco Smith with his nephew, Theodore Souza. And, what’s that in the background? Why, it’s Lindbergh’s plane! Okay, maybe not the real plane but a handmade toy version. A Child’s Toy Airplane Theodore was…