The sweep of family history across the generations
Widow Patty Smith Swett and six children by two husbands were among the first settlers who staked claims in Wapello County near Ottumwa in May 1843
How did Betty Katz meet her end in February 1942?
Joan’s second marriage to Rueben Meyers brought her great happiness.
Families from Connecticut settled northeastern Ohio in the early 1800s
Mel accomplished many things in life, but his life’s greatest moments happened during the Battle of the Bulge
Stan's innovations in Mossbauer spectroscopy.
Janis, Leslie and Amy grew up—each a star in her own way.
Rosa Feidt was the only Lewi sibling who got out, to her everlasting remorse
Social reformer Nathan Meeker was among nine men killed in an uprising of Ute Indians at the White River reservation where he was serving as U.S. agent. His wife and daughter—Smith family descendants—were held hostage for three weeks