Illustration: an AI image of “Suicide Grove,” the woods where J. F. Klinghardt hung himself. Credit: Melissa Davenport Berry.

Ohio Specter Haunts Newlywed Cottage

By Melissa Berry on October 22, 2025

In this article, as Halloween is almost here, Melissa Davenport Berry presents an eerie ghost story that baffled townspeople and outside experts... (Read More)

Illustration: an AI-generated image depicting (left to right) F. M. Snow, Bernie Connally, Maggie Snow, and Samantha Olds. Credit: James Pylant.

Marriages and Murders: The Butcher’s Bride (part 2)

By James Pylant on October 21, 2025

In this article, James Pylant concludes a true-crime story that has a Halloween connection, showing that some family history has a dark side... (Read More)

Marriages and Murders: The Butcher’s Bride (part 1)

By James Pylant on October 20, 2025

In this article, James Pylant begins a true-crime story that has a Halloween connection, showing that some family history has a dark side... (Read More)

close-up of Tammy Younger. Credit: Louise Welch.

The Witches of Dogtown

By Melissa Berry on October 17, 2025

As Halloween approaches, Melissa Berry describes some of the witches who lived in the mysterious, now-abandoned village of Dogtown on Cape Ann, Mass... (Read More)

Photo: the Nevada State Capitol, Carson City, Nevada. Credit: Quintin Soloviev; Wikimedia Commons.

Nevada Archives: 125 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on October 16, 2025

An article (with a complete title list) about the 125 Nevada newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

Painting: “Mayflower in Plymouth Harbor,” by William Halsall, 1882. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 51 (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on October 15, 2025

Melissa Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, focusing on philanthropist, entrepreneur, and founder of Babson College, Roger Babson... (Read More)

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John Name Meaning: Simplicity, Strength, and Classic Appeal

By GenealogyBank on October 14, 2025

Learn the John name meaning, explore its roots, timeless appeal, and strength. Start uncovering your family's story with GenealogyBank today... (Read More)

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

Genealogy Tips: Your Ancestors’ Death Records

By Katie Rebecca Merkley on October 13, 2025

In this article, Katie Rebecca Merkley writes about the various kinds of death records and shows how these are invaluable genealogy records... (Read More)

Photo: Jesse Fewkes recording Passamaquoddy Indians, 1890. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Passamaquoddy Indian Voices – from 1890!

By Melissa Berry on October 10, 2025

Melissa Davenport Berry describes an astonishing collection: the earliest recordings of Native Americans talking and singing in their original language... (Read More)