Category: Genealogy Research Tips

Genealogy 101: #14 Marriage Licenses

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 2, 2017

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega discusses one of the most important family history records: marriage licenses... (Read More)

Genealogy 101: #13 Planning a Research Trip to the Cemetery

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 28, 2017

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how to prepare for a research trip to a cemetery to learn more about your family history... (Read More)

Nine-Fingered John

By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 24, 2017

An article about Revolutionary War veteran John Peters, based on his obituary published in 1832... (Read More)

Genealogy Challenge: Who Was Clara Gresham?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 23, 2017

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn more about a woman’s name she found embroidered on a quilt she bought in a shop... (Read More)

Sports Extra: Don’t Let Your Family Stories Be Lost!

By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 17, 2017

An article about researching your family history by finding old newspaper stories about your ancestors playing sports... (Read More)

Genealogy 101: #12 Planning a Trip to an Archive

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 16, 2017

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how to prepare for a research trip to an archive to learn more about your family history... (Read More)

Genealogy Goal: Leave No Child Behind

By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 3, 2017

An article about an obituary reporting on the deaths of two young brothers from the Sanborn family in Northfield, New Hampshire, in 1826... (Read More)

Genealogy 101: #11 Planning a Trip to the Library

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 2, 2017

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how to prepare for a research trip to the library to learn more about your family history... (Read More)

That’s French – like the Toast, the Fries and the Kiss

By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 1, 2017

An article providing genealogy search tips for family history researchers... (Read More)