Discover German last name meanings and origins. Learn about popular German surnames like Mueller, Schmidt, and Schneider, their etymology, and family history... (Read More)
An article about the stories of descendants of the Mayflower passengers that can be found in the pages of historical newspapers... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega celebrates Labor Day by explaining where you can find information about your ancestor’s occupation... (Read More)
An article about the Confederacy’s victory in the Civil War’s Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) in Virginia on 28-30 Aug. 1862... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn more about high school dress codes from the past... (Read More)
An article about Edwin L. Drake drilling the first commercially successful oil well, near Titusville, Pennsylvania, on 27 August 1859... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how telephone books can help your family history research, with links to online telephone directories... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn more about the amazing life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul... (Read More)
In this article – to celebrate National Bacon Lover’s Day – Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes and articles about bacon... (Read More)
