Genealogy Tip: Marriage Records

By Katie Rebecca Garner on April 5, 2022

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips on how to find and use your ancestors’ marriage records for your family history research... (Read More)

Photo: April Fool’s Day joke: an 1857 ticket to “Washing the Lions” at the Tower of London in London. No such event ever took place. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

The History of April Fool’s Day: The Best Pranks in Newspapers

By Guest Author on April 1, 2022

In this guest blog post, Marc McDermott shares some of the most memorable April Fool’s Day pranks from historical newspapers... (Read More)

Photo: Mayflower 1970 commemorative stamp. Permission to publish courtesy of: Nigel Montgomery of the Philatelic Heritage, 35a High Street, Hungerford, RG17 0NF, United Kingdom.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 14 (conclusion)

By Melissa Berry on March 30, 2022

Melissa Berry profiles descendants of Mayflower settlers, concluding her focus on former president of the Massachusetts Mayflower Society Dr. Bartlett... (Read More)

Newspapers: Must-Have Genealogical Resource for Family Historians

By Jessica Edwards on March 29, 2022

In this article, Jessica Edwards gives tips on how newspapers can help with your genealogy, and gives examples from her own family history research... (Read More)

Missing Friends in the ‘Irish World’ Newspaper

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 28, 2022

Gena Philibert-Ortega describes the Missing Friends ads in the “Irish World” newspaper that provide valuable clues about your Irish American ancestors... (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Dr. Rev. Robert Merrill Bartlett by Charles Mattaewson, from Bartlett's book insert "The Pilgrim's Way"

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 14

By Melissa Berry on March 25, 2022

Melissa Berry continues profiling descendants of Mayflower settlers, focusing on former president of the Massachusetts Mayflower Society Dr. Bartlett... (Read More)

A Closer Look: South Central Area Newspapers for Genealogy

By Katie Rebecca Garner on March 23, 2022

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner examines newspapers in the South Central area of the U.S. and shows how helpful they are for your genealogy... (Read More)

Genealogy Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Terms?

By Jessica Edwards on March 22, 2022

In this article, Jessica Edwards offers a fun quiz of genealogy terms for family historians both experienced and new... (Read More)

Illustration: medicine and a stethoscope

Another Importance of Family History: Medical Implications

By GenealogyBank on March 21, 2022

Why is family history important? From creating a sense of cultural identity to insight into medical predispositions, family history is vital... (Read More)