Bunker Hill Drummer Boy
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 29, 2015
An article about Rufus Kingsley, who was one of three drummer boys at the Battle of Bunker Hill, with details of his life from his obituary... (Read More)
She Had the Best Laugh!
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 23, 2015
An article about Effie Mae Sanders, based on her obituary... (Read More)
For the 12 Days of Christmas: 12 Types of Newspaper Articles for Genealogy Research, Part II
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 22, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives examples of six types of newspaper articles that can help with your family history research... (Read More)
For the 12 Days of Christmas: 12 Types of Newspaper Articles for Genealogy Research, Part I
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 21, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives examples of six types of newspaper articles that can help with your family history research... (Read More)
Want to Involve the Grandkids in Family History? Tip #3
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 18, 2015
An article about making genealogy fun and interesting to children, using old newspapers... (Read More)
A Tale of 4 Early Obituaries: Are You Missing Their Clues?
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on December 17, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak shows how small references and brief mentions in obituaries can provide clues to help your family history research... (Read More)
Squirrels Came to the Rescue of Washington’s Troops in Valley Forge
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 16, 2015
An article about Revolutionary War veteran John Ludwig Snyder, based on his obituary... (Read More)
She Was the Bringer of Cake – Ways to Involve the Grandkids in Family History
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 14, 2015
An article about getting children interested in genealogy by baking them a chocolate cake using an ancestor’s recipe and telling them about her... (Read More)
Tough First Winter for Our Mayflower Ancestors
By Thomas Jay Kemp on December 11, 2015
An article about the Pilgrims’ first, rough winter at Plymouth Colony in 1620-1621 when so many of them died due to illness and exposure... (Read More)
