Using Obituaries for Genealogy: FAQ
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 23, 2016
In this blog article, Gena Philibert-Ortega answers some of the frequently-asked questions about how to use obituaries in genealogy research... (Read More)
Category: Genealogy Research Tips
Every Obituary Tells a Story
By Thomas Jay Kemp on June 22, 2016
An article showing how obituaries give us more information about our ancestors and often the details and clues we need to better understand their lives... (Read More)
I Didn’t Know Marilyn Guedesse – but, She’s My Cousin
By Thomas Jay Kemp on June 20, 2016
An article about how obituaries can help fill in your family tree by listing ancestors of the deceased that tie into your own family history... (Read More)
Genealogy Sleuthing: Looking for Clues
By Duncan Kuehn on June 15, 2016
In this article, Duncan Kuehn tells how she researched a crime that occurred over 100 years ago, even though all the original records had been destroyed... (Read More)
Researching Your Ancestor’s College Life in Old Newspapers
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 25, 2016
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how newspaper articles about college life can help fill in the details of your ancestors’ lives... (Read More)
New York City Marriage Indexes Online
By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 13, 2016
An article about the 1908-1937 index to New York City marriages available online at the Internet Archive website... (Read More)
3 Places to Find Your Ancestor’s Obituary
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 4, 2016
In this blog article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides three genealogy tips to help you find your ancestor’s obituary... (Read More)
Don’t Let Your Family History Be Tossed in the Trash
By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 3, 2016
An article about neighbors rescuing Merma Grant Carlisle’s family history archives from the curbside trash... (Read More)
Genealogy Mystery Solved: When Dates Don’t Agree, Double-Check Your Facts
By Thomas Jay Kemp on April 29, 2016
An article explaining that, when dates in your genealogy research don’t agree, you need to find more primary sources to verify the correct date... (Read More)
