How to Find Ancestors with Common Surnames (like ‘Bacon’)
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 31, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides search tips for finding an ancestor whose surname is a common noun or verb... (Read More)
On This Day: The Civil War’s Horrific ‘Battle of the Crater’
By Tony Pettinato on July 30, 2018
An article about the Battle of the Crater on 30 July 1864 during the American Civil War, a disaster for the Union army... (Read More)
Revolutionary War Veterans – Part 8
By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 27, 2018
An article about the stories of American Revolutionary War veterans that can be found in the pages of historical newspapers... (Read More)
Joaquin Murietta, the ‘Robin Hood of El Dorado’
By Tony Pettinato on July 25, 2018
An article about Joaquin Murietta, the “Robin Hood of El Dorado,” who was killed on 25 July 1853 by a band of California State Rangers... (Read More)
Genealogy 101: What Is a Wiki?
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 24, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains what wikis are and how they can help with your family history research... (Read More)
On This Day: Sad, Painful Death for President Ulysses S. Grant
By Tony Pettinato on July 23, 2018
An article about the death of President Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War hero, who died a painful and impoverished death at the age of 63 on 23 July 1885... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: Finding Images for Your Family History
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 19, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows three websites where genealogists can find copyright-free images to illustrate their family history... (Read More)
Genealogy Discovery: Letters Written by Children in Newspapers
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on July 18, 2018
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches old newspapers to find letters that children wrote to the editor, filled with family history information... (Read More)
Revolutionary War Veterans – Part 7
By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 17, 2018
An article about the stories of American Revolutionary War veterans that can be found in the pages of historical newspapers... (Read More)
