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Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery in Newport, Rhode Island. Credit: Matt H. Wade; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy Tips: Your Ancestors’ Death Records

By Katie Rebecca Merkley on October 13, 2025

In this article, Katie Rebecca Merkley writes about the various kinds of death records and shows how these are invaluable genealogy records... (Read More)

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Silas Name Meaning: Biblical Roots and Modern Relevance

By GenealogyBank on October 9, 2025

Find out the Silas name meaning, its biblical roots, and modern legacy. Uncover your family’s story today with GenealogyBank’s trusted records!.. (Read More)

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Ezra Name Meaning: Strength, Tradition, and Modern Appeal

By GenealogyBank on October 6, 2025

Explore the Ezra name meaning and its biblical roots, timeless strength, and modern appeal. Trace how Ezra connects past and present with GenealogyBank... (Read More)

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Elias Name Meaning: Heritage, Symbolism, and Character Traits

By GenealogyBank on September 29, 2025

Discover the Elias name meaning, its origins, and legacy. Uncover your story with GenealogyBank’s trusted family history records. Start your search today! .. (Read More)

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Michael Name Meaning: Archangel Origins and Leadership Traits

By GenealogyBank on September 23, 2025

Uncover the meaning of the name Michael, from its archangel origins, and start tracing your family’s story with GenealogyBank today... (Read More)

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James Name Meaning: Traits, History, And Popularity Explained

By GenealogyBank on September 9, 2025

Learn the rich James name meaning, its history, and personality traits. Uncover the story with GenealogyBank, as every legacy deserves to be remembered!.. (Read More)

Runaway ad for Betsey Cudney, Westchester Herald (Ossining, New York), 29 May 1832, page 3

Genealogy Tips: Surprising Finds in Runaway Ads

By Katie Rebecca Merkley on September 8, 2025

In this article, Katie Rebecca Merkley explores a genealogy resource often overlooked: runaway ads for indentured servants and slaves... (Read More)

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Dear Diary: What Do We Do About Our Personal History?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 2, 2025

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega grapples with a genealogical dilemma: do we keep everything, even childhood diaries?.. (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Interviewing Living Relatives

By Katie Rebecca Merkley on August 14, 2025

Katie Rebecca Merkley gives tips for interviewing relatives and emphasizes the importance of doing this soon – especially with your older relatives... (Read More)

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