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Genealogy Tip: In Search of Early Probate Records

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 21, 2019

Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about a source of family history information found in old newspapers that is very helpful to genealogists: probate notices... (Read More)

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Revolutionary War Soldiers – Get the Details of Their Lives & Service

By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 20, 2019

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about Revolutionary War documents and records included in GenealogyBank’s Historical Documents & Records collection... (Read More)

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Genealogy 101: What Will Happen to My Genealogy after I’m Gone?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 17, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice from leading genealogists and genealogy websites about preserving your research after you’re gone... (Read More)

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Idea for Family Reunion Fun: Old Time Guessing Games

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 14, 2019

In this article – to prepare for the summer family reunion season – Mary Harrell-Sesniak presents ideas for family fun with old-time guessing games... (Read More)

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Learning about the Team: One Player at a Time

By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 13, 2019

In this article, Thomas Jay Kemp searches old newspapers to learn more about members of the Stamford High School basketball team his father used to coach... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: What to Ask Mom on Mother’s Day

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 10, 2019

In this article, to help celebrate Mother’s Day, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides a list of family history questions to ask Mom on her special day... (Read More)

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How Did Your Family Celebrate V-E Day in 1945?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 8, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn how our families celebrated V-E Day on 8 May 1945... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Revolutionary War Burial Records

By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 7, 2019

An article about the Revolutionary War Burial Records found in GenealogyBank’s Historical Documents & Records collection... (Read More)

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Genealogy 101: Translation Tools for Your Spanish-Language Research

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 3, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips and links to resources to help you translate Spanish-language newspapers and records... (Read More)

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