In this article, Scott Phillips explains how he augments his genealogy research: visiting the cemeteries and recording the grave sites of his ancestors... (Read More)
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this guest blog post, Gena reflects on some of her favorite genealogy topics that she’s researched for the GenealogyBank Blog. One great thing about working as a writer is that you have the opportunity to research and learn... (Read More)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak explores the family tree – and some of the stories – of the legendary Johnny Appleseed... (Read More)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak explains some of the old terms, including Latin phrases, that genealogists encounter when doing their research... (Read More)
Louise A. of Longview, Washington, a thorough genealogist, hit a brick wall with a 100-year-old mystery in her family history. Here’s how she solved it... (Read More)
Discover 101 funny, quirky and touching ancestor quotes from around the world. You may recognize some family sayings. Read & share your favorite quotes!.. (Read More)
Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about our ancestors’ spring fashions and their Easter parades showcasing those fine new clothes... (Read More)
An article about the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that devastated San Francisco, California, early on the morning of 18 April 1906... (Read More)
In this article, Duncan Kuehn shows how to find information about your ancestral hometown using GenealogyBank’s historical documents and old newspapers... (Read More)
