Passionate Genealogist

04/25/2026

I like this, what do other genealogists think? Love to hear your opinion, Enjoy and Cheers!

04/18/2026

New book Limited Editions reservation deadline is Monday, April 20th at 12:00 Noon PDT - we go to press next week, Final Call. https://www.passionategenealogist.org/whats-new/ - the sequel to Puritans, Plagues, and Promises. Title: Cole, Clarke, and Collier Pursue America's Promises: The Story Continues 1633-1639. Last change to reserve your copy through Contact Bill on my website. Cheers!

04/13/2026

My newest book, the sequel to Puritans, Plagues, and Promises, will be available later this month. If you are interested in reserving a Limited First Edition numbered and autographed softcover for $23.99, send me a message through my website: https://www.passionategenealogist.org/contact-bill/

03/19/2026

We should pay attention to this. Enjoy!

State land claims and cessions to the federal government (1782–1802)

📜 How early America shaped its national territory (1782–1802)

After the American Revolution, several original states claimed large western territories. Between 1782 and 1802, these states gradually ceded their land claims to the federal government, helping form the public lands that later became new states.

For example:
• New York ceded western lands in 1782
• Virginia ceded territory in 1784
• North Carolina ceded land that became Tennessee
• Georgia ceded land that later formed Alabama and Mississippi

These agreements helped create a unified national territory and paved the way for the expansion of the United States westward. 🇺🇸

02/01/2026

Enjoy!

Free Webinar on Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:45 pm PST/6:45 pm EST. No registration required. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89201850005

02/01/2026

Enjoy a special webinar and experience the Power of Story, Cheers!

Free Webinar on Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:45 pm PST/6:45 pm EST. No registration required. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89201850005

02/01/2026

Free Webinar on Tuesday, February 3rd at 3:45 pm PST/6:45 pm EST. No registration required. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89201850005

02/01/2026

https://www.passionategenealogist.org/whats-new/ - A Free Webinar this Tuesday at 3:45 pm PST/6:45 pm EST. Love to have you participate and enjoy a fun informative presentation about storytelling. Cheers!

01/09/2026

Thanks to the Virginia Genealogical Society for this truism. Cheers & Enjoy

The coffee mug that understands...



Mug from RealPeople Goods @ Etsy

01/07/2026

A very good benefit for all genealogists. Thanks again to WAGS for posting. Cheers and Enjoy!

Start the new year off by exploring your family history! To kick off 2026, we are offering free admission to our Brim-DeForest Library through March. https://hubs.ly/Q03ZjxtY0

01/01/2026

Thanks to one of my favorite genealogical societies, WAGS. Enjoy!

It’s here, our annual New Year Giveaway, and it’s one of our biggest of the year!

One lucky winner will receive a complete set of Civil War records for their Union Army soldier: pension file, service records, and carded medical records, everything needed to uncover the full story behind their service.

Entries close January 8 at 7:00 PM ET. We’ll draw the winner live on Facebook that night. Use the link to enter, then share with your friends so they don’t miss it either!
https://civilwarrecords.com/

12/10/2025

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Bill Cole’s passion for genealogy and family history began at an early age. Born on his grandfather Cole’s 78th birthday, he has vigorously pursued his family history since 1980.