April 12, 2026

Charlotte Oakley appears in the 1860 U.S. Census as a resident of Beekmantown, Clinton County, New York, living with her

Phillis Oakley appears only once in the historical record, in the 1860 U.S. Census, yet her presence offers insight into

Jacob Oakley’s life is documented through limited but significant census records that trace his presence from Long Island to the

Francis Oakley’s life is preserved through a series of early U.S. Census records that offer insight into the experiences of

On October 23, 1819, Edward V. Allen of Plattsburgh placed an advertisement in the Plattsburgh Republican seeking the return of

On January 23, 1820, a young indentured servant named Samuel Maxfield fled from the household of Thomas Miller of Peru,

Mary’s life, as recorded in federal census records, reflects a journey shaped by changing identities, communities, and cultural ties in

Lucretia Johnson’s life, documented through federal census records, provides a compelling look at identity, family, and change in 19th-century northern

Robert Gary’s life, though documented only in scattered census records and local directories, offers a glimpse into the experiences of

In the July 6, 1822 issue of the Plattsburgh Republican, an advertisement was placed by Charles Parsons of Beekmantown seeking

Marie Durkee was born in Auburn, Alabama, and became a long-time resident of Plattsburgh, New York, where she spent more

On October 10, 1820, Alexander Scott of Chazy placed a notice in the Plattsburgh Republican seeking the return of an