Photo: a poster letting people know that no business will be conducted on Washington's Birthday (then celebrated on February 22), c. 1895. Credit: Edward Penfield; Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Are You Related to George Washington?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 17, 2020

In this article, on the holiday Washington’s Birthday, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find claims of relation to George Washington... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Family History Research & InterLibrary Loan

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 12, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes what InterLibrary Loan is, and how it can help with your family history research... (Read More)

Photo: the Château de Marqueyssac, featuring a French formal garden. Credit: Ladislaus Hoffner; Wikimedia Commons.

Common French Last Names & Their Meanings, Part II

By Sarah Stevens on February 6, 2020

Uncover the origin of your French last name, its meaning, and how you can use this to trace your family history... (Read More)

Today in History: Local News about Your Ancestors?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 5, 2020

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about an unexpected source of family history information: those “25 Years Ago” newspaper columns... (Read More)

Photo: the Eiffel Tower and the La Défense district, Paris. Credit: David McSpadden; Wikimedia Commons.

French Wedding Traditions and Customs

By Sarah Stevens on January 30, 2020

Understand the history behind popular French wedding traditions and learn how they've changed throughout history!.. (Read More)

Illustration: “Breaking Up Camp at Sunrise,” by Alfred Jacob Miller, c. 1859. Credit: Walters Art Museum; Wikimedia Commons.

Westward Expansion Map: Part of Your Family’s History?

By Sarah Stevens on January 24, 2020

How much do you know about your family's westward migration? Learn how you can trace their trails on the Westward Expansion map and uncover their stories!.. (Read More)