Photo: the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. Credit: Ɱ; Wikimedia Commons.

Ohio Archives: 585 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on January 22, 2026

An article (with a title list) about the 585 Ohio newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

Illustration: Ousamequin, or “Massasoit” (Wampanoag term for “Great Sachem”) and Governor John Carver smoking a ceremonial pipe at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Credit: Sutro Library; Wikimedia Commons.

1928 Great Wampanoag Powwow (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on January 21, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry describes some of the people, family lines, and activities at the 1928 Wampanoag powwow... (Read More)

Photo: “Heywood #2 Gusher,” Spindletop, Beaumont, Texas, 1901. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

A Million Relatives: Fame and Fortune in the Meador Family Tree (part 1)

By James Pylant on January 20, 2026

James Pylant tells his own genealogical journey, that started when he was 11, about his vast Meador family and their many connections and stories... (Read More)

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Top 7 Military Records for Family History (By War Era)

By GenealogyBank on January 19, 2026

Unlock your family's story with our military records search. Find military service records, veteran records, and hidden history today... (Read More)

Photo: 1915 reunion of veterans from the Civil War Union warship USS Kearsarge, survivors of the battle with CSS Alabama. Credit: U.S. Army Military History Institute, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 52 (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on January 16, 2026

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, again focusing on Civil War Medal of Honor recipient John Fairfield Bickford Jr... (Read More)

Photo: the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota. Credit: Farragutful; Wikimedia Commons.

North Dakota Archives: 92 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on January 15, 2026

An article (with a complete title list) about the 92 North Dakota newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

Illustration: “The Birth of Old Glory,” by Edward Percy Moran, c. 1917. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

New Year’s Day Birthday Celebration: Betsy Ross (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on January 14, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry writes more about an American heroine born on New Year’s Day in 1752: Betsy Ross... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Reading Your Ancestor’s Newspaper

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 13, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice on understanding your ancestor’s local newspaper to help you make better searches... (Read More)

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Types of Records Found in Historical Newspapers (That You’re Missing)

By GenealogyBank on January 12, 2026

Uncover your family's story in historical newspapers. Explore unique newspaper obituaries and archives with GenealogyBank... (Read More)