Bill Eddleman

Southeast Missouri Roots & Branches: Hints for effective writing for family histories

Jan. 11

Southeast Missouri Roots & Branches: Hints for effective writing for family historiesLearn effective writing tips for crafting engaging family histories. From structuring your narrative to using active voice and avoiding excessive qualifiers, make your family story captivating and accessible.

Local History: 'Father' of Richardson, Texas, was from Cape Girardeau County

Dec. 14, 2024

Local History: 'Father' of Richardson, Texas, was from Cape Girardeau CountyWilliam J. Wheeler, a key figure in the founding of Richardson, Texas, originally hailed from Cape Girardeau County. His land sales to the railroad helped establish the town, cementing his legacy.

Southeast Missouri Roots & Branches: Getting organized to write your family history

Nov. 2, 2024

Southeast Missouri Roots & Branches: Getting organized to write your family historyLearn how to organize and write your family history effectively. This guide offers practical tips to preserve your research, overcome writing hurdles and create a compelling narrative.

Louis Lorimier Jr.: His early life and military service

Oct. 5, 2024

Louis Lorimier Jr.: His early life and military serviceExplore the remarkable life of Louis Lorimier Jr., the first Native American appointed to West Point, whose military service spanned from the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the War of 1812.

Finding your ancestor – Part II

Sep. 29, 2024

Finding your ancestor – Part IIFind your immigrant ancestors with expert tips on finding passenger lists, naturalization records, and more. This guide covers key resources and strategies to trace your family's journey to America.

Finding your immigrant ancestor — Part I

Aug. 10, 2024

Finding your immigrant ancestor — Part IUnlock the secrets of your immigrant ancestors with Bill Eddleman's expert guide. Discover how historical records, timelines, and community ties can reveal your family's journey to America.

Online resources for genealogy II: Queries and types of websites

June 1, 2024

Online resources for genealogy II: Queries and types of websitesThe ability to craft a useful query is vital if you want to get the information you need via a message board, email exchange, chat room or other social media platform. In general, good queries should have a name, at least approximate dates, location(s) and a questi...

Louis François Largeau: Lorimier’s first secretary, assistant

May 18, 2024

Louis François Largeau: Lorimier’s first secretary, assistantDiscover the untold story of Louis François Largeau, a skilled French scribe and accountant who played a pivotal role in early American frontier history as Louis Lorimier's first secretary and trusted assistant.

Online resources for genealogy: Some basics

Apr. 20, 2024

Online resources for genealogy: Some basicsMany of the resources contemporary family historians consult are available online, with more digitized every year. I will focus in the next columns on finding and using online sources.

Murder most foul: The killing of John M. Daniel

Apr. 13, 2024

Murder most foul: The killing of John M. DanielExplore the chilling 1832 murder case of John M. Daniel, a prominent businessman, by Isaac Whitson. Discover the events leading to Daniel's death, the swift trial, and Whitson's dramatic confession before his execution.

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