Genealogical Research by Sally Cray

08/03/2026

Have you investigated who owned your home? It can be a fascinating journey to see who owned your property over the years. For me, it was an Irishman that brought merino sheep & Berkshire hogs, and of course his family, to central Illinois.

After restoring her historic waterfront home, Lauren began tracking down descendants of former owners and uncovering stories that had been forgotten for generations.

07/24/2026

Autosomal DNA sale!

Flash Sale ends 7/27.

07/18/2026

I made 2 ladies cry happy tears today - come see me Saturday and see what we can find for you!

Join me at the Archives for genealogy research!

07/18/2026

Williams? Calling Williams...

Calling all WILLIAMS researchers! We just finished digitizing all 436 Williams pensions in the War of 1812 pension files. These records are a treasure trove for historians and genealogists. Pictured here are images from the William Williams family Bible found in his pension file. Explore this FREE collection here: https://www.fold3.com/publication/761/us-war-of-1812-pension-files-1812-1815

07/15/2026

On-site research day! My brain needs a break from triangulating DNA 🤓

07/09/2026

What a kind and gentle soul his brother must be. Who doesn't love some Nestle?

07/05/2026

As I'm furiously working on a DNA tree to be ready in time for a family reunion, I must take a moment and celebrate the Patriots in my family. With a special thank you to my great grandfather Vasilios Steffos, who ensured my grandfather Gregory immigrated to America. Special story on that boat trip later this year!

07/01/2026

We are excited to announce that 10 Million Names's work will be the subject of an exclusive television broadcast airing over the July 4th weekend and the following week on ABC News. In collaboration with 10 Million Names, Good Morning America host Robin Roberts will uncover the extraordinary human story behind one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks: the White House. In a genealogical breakthrough years in the making, Roberts will sit down with the first confirmed living descendants of an enslaved individual who helped build it.

Please look for specific broadcast times for the special in our follow-up post this coming Friday.



Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04ngNfJ0

06/29/2026

Join me at the Archives for genealogy research!

06/24/2026

Perfect timing! Family can celebrate America 250 knowing their ancestor served. https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5866455?fbclid=IwdGRjcASoxPRjbGNrBKjDDWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHkSuofGwgnjPWd8jVSTWbKVhFe9oJm4Kf2_LmwCtqJxq-FbLYXLJxmiTpgsG_aem_YWdncwDS_OlWKb_rs2r1CFEzswR4&brid=YWdncwEd5ox2fEaafwqfvCWqNHoY

Continental Army soldier John Pumphrey enlisted as a teenager in 1777 and fought at significant battles before his death in action against the British in Camden, S.C.