Digging History

The latest issue of Digging History Magazine is out . . .

Digging History Magazine – Illinois: The Prairie State The third issue of 2026 features articles on Illinois, “The Prairie State”. Digging History Magazine is a bi-monthly digital publication which combines the disciplines of history and genealogy, our…

The latest blog article . . . https://digging-history.com/2026/06/20/women-of-the-revolution-patience-wright/

During the volatile era known as The Revolutionary War, it wasn't just Americans vs. the British. Living amongst the fiery patriots we hear so much about, were those who chose to remain loyal to the Crown. Might you have ancestors who chose to “rock the boat”?

The Other Side of the American Revolution: Finding Your Loyalist Ancestors One of the first things which compels many of us to begin our quest to learn more about our genealogical roots is the desire to find ancestors who had “fire in their bellies” during the volatile Am…

Just who were those men who gathered for debate in the Mecklenburg county courthouse in May of 1775? Was there something else contributing to the particularly fiery brand of radicalism in Mecklenburg County?

Celebrating America 250: Radical Presbyterianism (Seeds of Revolution?) Note: This article is part of a series of articles commemorating America’s 250th birthday. You might want to read this two-part article before reading this one for continuity: Part 1 and P…