Thanksgiving Traditions
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 25, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn more about some of the Thanksgiving traditions families enjoy this time of year... (Read More)
Days of Thanksgiving Celebrated by Our Ancestors
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on November 24, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches old newspapers to learn about Days of Thanksgiving that have been proclaimed throughout American history... (Read More)
Thanksgiving Traditions & Memories: My Grandmother’s Pies
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 23, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find recipes and learn more about one of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving: pies!.. (Read More)
Light a Candle for Thanksgiving
By Thomas Jay Kemp on November 20, 2015
Plymouth, England, and Plymouth, Massachusetts, are already beginning celebrations (which will culminate in 2020) for the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower, with special events on both sides of the Atlantic. “As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled has shown unto many” –Plymouth Colony Governor William... (Read More)
Genealogy Research: Conquering Your File Cabinets
By Thomas Jay Kemp on November 18, 2015
Here’s a tip for you. I have five multi-drawer file cabinets packed with correspondence and genealogical notes gathered over the past 50 years. Keeping this old genealogical correspondence in just one spot means that I am the only one with access to it. I decided that it’s time to get it online and, where... (Read More)
Family History Research: Finding Blue Ribbon Winners at the Fair
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on November 17, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about an unusual genealogy source: newspaper stories about blue ribbon contest winners at country fairs... (Read More)
Researching Your Female Ancestor: Women in the WCTU
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 16, 2015
Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how to research your female ancestor by searching old newspapers for articles about the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union... (Read More)
Is There a Pirate in Your Family Tree?
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on November 13, 2015
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this blog article, Mary searches old newspapers to learn more about pirates – their legends, and their true stories. As long as there have been newspapers, there have been stories published about pirates. You can certainly find lots of... (Read More)
Time to Graduate to a Smartphone?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on November 12, 2015
A smartphone – why would I need a smartphone? We never even use our land line. I can remember a time when – if the phone rang at night – everyone froze. A call at night could only mean one thing: bad news. These days, I use my cell phone to send/receive calls and... (Read More)
