Photo: the Mayall brothers, Charles and Frank

Another Genealogist, Another Random Act of Kindness

By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 26, 2018

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about another genealogist kindly sending him pictures of his ancestors that she discovered... (Read More)

Illustration: "Around the world in seventy-two days and six hours -- reception of Nellie Bly at Jersey City on the completion of her journey." Includes two vignettes (inset) titled: "Presenting the Globe-Girdler a Golden Globe" and "The Arrival in Philadelphia." Credit: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 8 February 1890; Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

‘Plucky’ Woman Beats ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Record

By Tony Pettinato on January 25, 2018

An article about Nellie Bly, who arrived in New York City on 25 January 1890 having set a new record by traveling around the world in 72 days... (Read More)

Painting: "Washington Crossing the Delaware," by Emanuel Leutze. Credit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Wikimedia Commons.

A Look Back at What GenealogyBank Found about My Revolutionary War Ancestors

By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 25, 2018

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about using old newspapers to research his ancestors who fought during the American Revolutionary War... (Read More)

Photo: Japanese Imperial Army Sergeant Shouichi Yokoi. Credit: 投稿者が出典雑誌より取り込み; Wikimedia Commons.

WWII Japanese Soldier Surrenders 27 Years after War’s End!

By Tony Pettinato on January 24, 2018

An article about Japanese Sergeant Shoichi Yokoi, who finally surrendered on Guam on 24 January 1972 – nearly 27 years after WWII had ended... (Read More)

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

Genealogy Tip: Not Every Obituary Was Printed on the Obituary Page

By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 23, 2018

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp with examples showing how obituaries were printed on many pages in a newspaper – not just the obituary page... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Family History Books

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 22, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega discusses a valuable resource for genealogists: family history books & where to find them. Write your ancestry book!.. (Read More)

Obituaries Add Critical Details to Family Tree

By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 19, 2018

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about uncovering the obituary of Frances (Ferris) Stark, from his family tree, and learning where in Ireland she was born... (Read More)

Genealogy 101: Attending a Genealogy Conference

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 18, 2018

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for making the most out of your next genealogy conference... (Read More)

Photo: a house on Maple Street in Darien, Connecticut

Using Classified Ads to Learn about Henry Stark’s Real Estate

By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 17, 2018

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about using old newspaper classified ads to learn more about his great-uncle Henry Stark... (Read More)