US States & History
More detailed info by State

In this new section, I'll try to outline general historical themes as they impacted my various families' genealogy

• War of 1812
  • In the period leading up to the War of 1812, the British would often captives they obtained on the high seas and press them into service in the Royal Navy.  This happened to my 3rd great grand uncle, James Cathcart, Jr.
• Presidential Election 1882
• Presidential Election 1892
  • Will add info later, Thomas Baskin was delegate to Republican Convention this year in Minneapolis, MN.