Photo: close-up of a colorized picture of Capt. Robert W. Andrews. Credit: Jennifer Mills Martin.

A Traveling Man: The Adventures of Capt. Robert Andrews

By Melissa Berry on April 8, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry describes a hale and hearty 104-year-old man whose travels and adventures made him a local legend... (Read More)

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

Obituary Template: Examples for Writing a Meaningful Tribute

By GenealogyBank on April 7, 2026

Explore obituary template tips with guidance on structure, inspiration, and writing a meaningful tribute that preserves family stories and history... (Read More)

Photo: old photos and correspondence. Credit: https://depositphotos.com/home.html

The Billingsleys, Part I: ‘A Man of Good Character’

By James Pylant on April 6, 2026

In this first of a six-part series, James Pylant tells the saga of the Billingsley family in America, a tale involving genealogy, crime and Hollywood... (Read More)

Our Ancestors Celebrating Easter (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on April 3, 2026

In this article – to help celebrate Easter this Sunday – Melissa Davenport Berry shows more photos of our ancestors celebrating the holiday... (Read More)

Our Ancestors Celebrating Easter (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on April 2, 2026

In this article – to help celebrate Easter this Sunday – Melissa Davenport Berry shows photos of our ancestors celebrating the holiday... (Read More)

How to Write an Obituary: Step-by-Step Guide

By GenealogyBank on April 1, 2026

Learn how to write an obituary with clear steps, thoughtful tips, and historical context to help you honor a life and preserve family history... (Read More)

April 2026 Addition: GenealogyBank Just Added New Content from 32 Titles!

By Tony Pettinato on April 1, 2026

An article (with a complete title list) about the new content from 32 newspaper titles that GenealogyBank added to its online archives in April 2026... (Read More)

What Is an Obituary? Definition, Purpose and History

By GenealogyBank on March 31, 2026

Learn what an obituary is, how it differs from a death notice, and why these records matter for preserving family history and personal legacy for families... (Read More)

Photo: from the 1 October 1918 issue of the “Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen’s Magazine.” Credit: Gena Philibert-Ortega.

Genealogy Tips: Research Her in HIS Activities

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 30, 2026

In this article – one last celebration of Women’s History Month – Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips to find information about your female ancestor... (Read More)