Illustration: President George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, 1796. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

A Look at the George Washington Family Tree

By GenealogyBank on March 24, 2026

Many families have stories linking them to George Washington’s family tree. Are the rumors true? Here are some tips to help with your research... (Read More)

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How to Find a Birth Certificate Online: Steps & Sites

By GenealogyBank on February 17, 2026

Learn how to find birth certificates online and locate birth records with trusted sites. Start your family's journey with online vital records today!.. (Read More)

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Hidden Gems in Newspaper Archives for Your Genealogy Research

By GenealogyBank on February 5, 2026

Uncover life-changing family secrets with newspaper archives. Explore digitized newspapers for genealogy treasures. Start your story today!.. (Read More)

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Top 7 Military Records for Family History (By War Era)

By GenealogyBank on January 19, 2026

Unlock your family's story with our military records search. Find military service records, veteran records, and hidden history today... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Reading Your Ancestor’s Newspaper

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 13, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice on understanding your ancestor’s local newspaper to help you make better searches... (Read More)

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Types of Records Found in Historical Newspapers (That You’re Missing)

By GenealogyBank on January 12, 2026

Uncover your family's story in historical newspapers. Explore unique newspaper obituaries and archives with GenealogyBank... (Read More)

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Your Genealogy Goal for 2026

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 6, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice on choosing – and sticking to – your New Year’s genealogy resolution... (Read More)

Illustration: “The Bride” by N. Currier, 1847. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

How Ancestry Marriage Records Help Grow Your Family Tree

By GenealogyBank on December 29, 2025

Unlock your family’s past with ancestry marriage records. Rekindle generations of love, connection, and legacy at GenealogyBank today!.. (Read More)

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The Genealogical End of 2025

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 16, 2025

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for wrapping up your 2025 genealogy goals – and setting new goals for 2026... (Read More)