Photo: Ada Waterman Small Moore. Courtesy of Alex Dearborn of Maine, grandson of Ada Small Moore.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 25

By Melissa Berry on September 16, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, again focusing on philanthropist Ada Waterman Small Moore... (Read More)

A Closer Look: Southeast Newspapers for Genealogy

By Katie Rebecca Garner on September 14, 2022

Katie Rebecca Garner continues her series examining newspapers in various regions of the U.S., focusing on newspapers in the Southeast area... (Read More)

Photo: Princess Elizabeth with the first two Pembroke corgis to join the House of Windsor, Dookie and Jane, in 1936. Courtesy of the American Kennel Club Library and Archives.

Queen Elizabeth and Her Court of Beloved Corgis

By Melissa Berry on September 13, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s lifelong love for her corgi dogs... (Read More)

Photo: Queen Elizabeth II opening the Borders Railway on the day she became the longest-reigning British monarch, 2015. In her speech, she said she had never aspired to achieve that milestone. Credit: the Scottish Government; Wikimedia Commons.

The End of an Era: The Death of Queen Elizabeth

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 12, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega uses old newspapers to show what Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation was like in 1953... (Read More)

Photo: Helena Trench Lefroy Capperton. Courtesy of Salle Bingham, a direct descendant.

Jamestown Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 10

By Melissa Berry on September 9, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on descendants of the Jamestown settlers, focusing on author Helena Trench Lefroy Caperton... (Read More)

Genealogy Tip: Narrow Your Search and Sort Your Results

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 8, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how to narrow your searches and sort your search results to make your ancestor searches more efficient... (Read More)

Photo: Adelia "Ada" Waterman Small Moore. Courtesy of Alex Dearborn of Kittery Point, Maine.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 24

By Melissa Berry on September 7, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, focusing on philanthropist Ada Waterman Small Moore... (Read More)

Photo: grandparents. Credit: sylviebliss; Wikimedia Commons.

How Long Does a Generation Last? A Comprehensive Guide

By GenealogyBank on September 6, 2022

Discover how long a generation lasts and the factors that may affect it. Explore our comprehensive guide and gain valuable insights. Learn here now!.. (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Pocahontas engraved by Simon van de Passe in 1616. It is the only known representation of her made during her lifetime. Credit: National Portrait Gallery; Wikimedia Commons.

The Big Dig for Pocahontas (Part 3)

By Melissa Berry on September 2, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry concludes the bizarre story of an American who dug up a graveyard in England in 1923 looking for the bones of Pocahontas... (Read More)