Linda Aguanno - Heir Researcher

07/05/2025

Spectacular day and evening yesterday for America’s birthday.

07/01/2025

List of Reigning Sovereigns of Europe posted on this day in 1857.

At the bottom, the Duke of Baden is under guardianship for reasons of insanity!

06/26/2025

🌾 Forgotten Farms of Manhattan: 1780–1810 🗽
The Long Island Genealogist

Long before the concrete jungle, Manhattan was a patchwork of sprawling farms, owned by Dutch settlers, British loyalists, and early American families. Between 1780 and 1810, the island was dotted with farm names like:

👉 Delancey Farm
👉 Bayard Farm
👉 Apthorpe Estate
👉 Kip’s Bay Farm
👉 Dyckman Farm
👉 Lispenard Meadows
👉 Trinity Church Farm
👉 Rhinelander Estate
👉 Brevoort Farm
👉 Hopper Farm

These weren’t just names—they were the roots of neighborhoods we now know as SoHo, Chelsea, the Upper West Side, and beyond. Many of today’s streets trace the boundaries of these old farms.

Exploring these names is like peeling back layers of the city’s history. Ever wonder where your neighborhood came from? It might just be built on a forgotten farm.

Image of farms list found at the NYPL The New York Public Library, dated 1780-1810

06/25/2025

Archaeologists in Virginia have just uncovered the foundation of an 18th-century building that was part of Williamsburg Bray School, the oldest known schoolhouse for Black children in America. The schoolhouse itself has recently been moved to the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, where the structure is being restored. Researchers are also trying to identify the descendants of the enslaved students who were taught there — and encouraged to accept their enslavement as part of God's plan.

The centuries-old foundation of the schoolhouse is almost perfectly intact, and experts also unearthed a cellar full of artifacts like handmade ceramics and slate pencil fragments. Though some of the items appear to be linked to enslaved people and Indigenous tribes, other objects likely date back to more modern times. A number of the artifacts may have even belonged to some of America's first female college students attending William & Mary University in the early 20th century.

Learn more about this fascinating discovery and the history behind it: https://inter.st/6ypa

06/10/2025

Bucket list!

The White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island, is America's oldest restaurant operating since 1673, and was once owned by notorious pirate William Mayes Jr.

06/07/2025

Vintage ad seen in the June 7, 1914 edition of the New York Tribune. What do you think the message is here of a young woman with a graduation cap holding a book titled “Love Lyrics?”

06/07/2025

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06/06/2025

🔍✨ Meet the folks who trace history and uncover the unexpected! Our certified genealogists are experts in the intricate world of family history and legal documentation. Did you know that genealogy isn't just about tracing your family tree? It plays a vital role in legal settings, especially in probate cases, ensuring the right heirs inherit rightful claims. 📜🔍

During the summer months, when families gather and share stories, our team digs deeper, reconstructing family lines to fit legal standards. This ensures no branch of a family tree is left unexplored. 🌳😊

Join us as we delve into the unseen world of genealogy and see how our work might connect with stories in your community too!

06/05/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🌳 Forensic genealogy combines meticulous research and historical records to track down missing or unknown heirs—a detailed process that ensures inheritance claims are robust and accurate. This method is invaluable for estate executors and law firms dealing with probate. On a sentimental note, uncovering these connections not only validates legal claims but also rekindles family ties, celebrating the legacies left behind by our ancestors. How amazing would it be to discover a previously unknown family history just as we honor our fathers? 🤗💼

05/27/2025

June 26, 1937 - Annulment denied! My goodness. I came across this article during research and it is not related to Long Island, but I just had to share it.