Genealogy Resolution for the New Year: Make a ‘To-Do’ List
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 4, 2016
In this blog article, Gena Philibert-Ortega settles on one New Year’s genealogy resolution for 2016 that she’s determined to follow... (Read More)
Category: Genealogy Research Tips
Newspaper Archives of Grandma & Grandpa’s Tips from 100 Years Ago
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on December 30, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak Mary searches old newspapers for glimpses into the lives our ancestors lived 100 years ago... (Read More)
For the 12 Days of Christmas: 12 Types of Newspaper Articles for Genealogy Research, Part II
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 22, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives examples of six types of newspaper articles that can help with your family history research... (Read More)
For the 12 Days of Christmas: 12 Types of Newspaper Articles for Genealogy Research, Part I
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 21, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives examples of six types of newspaper articles that can help with your family history research... (Read More)
A Tale of 4 Early Obituaries: Are You Missing Their Clues?
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on December 17, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak shows how small references and brief mentions in obituaries can provide clues to help your family history research... (Read More)
Squirrels Came to the Rescue of Washington’s Troops in Valley Forge
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 16, 2015
An article about Revolutionary War veteran John Ludwig Snyder, based on his obituary... (Read More)
Go West Old Maid! Some of Our Unmarried Ancestors Did
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 10, 2015
An article about using government reports to learn more about your unmarried aunt or uncle in your family tree... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: What’s His Name Again?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 9, 2015
An article about using name change notices in old newspapers to research ancestors who legally changed their names... (Read More)
Start Saving Those Family Photos & Stories – Now – One at a Time!
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 7, 2015
An article about scanning old family photos and recording family stories to pass down to future generations... (Read More)
