1913 Halloween Prank Caused a Blast in Sheffield, Alabama
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 29, 2013
An article about a Halloween prank in Sheffield, Alabama, in 1913 that went very very wrong... (Read More)
Halloween Fashion History: Costumes & Decorations of Yesteryear
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on October 28, 2013
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches old newspapers to find Halloween inspirations from costumes and decorations of yesteryear... (Read More)
DNA Testing & Genealogy: Is It Working for You?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 25, 2013
Clearly DNA testing is revolutionizing 21st Century family history research. DNA Testing Helps Orphan Find His Family There are heartwarming stories about successful DNA tests—like that of 80-year-old Patrick J. Holland, who was raised in an orphanage and through DNA testing finally found his family. Here is the full report on this touching family... (Read More)
Harrybelle (Durant) Stark: The Last Casualty of WWI
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 24, 2013
An article about Harrybelle Stark, the last casualty of WWI – even though she didn’t die until 16 April 1937... (Read More)
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Jackie Robinson & Rosa Parks Obituaries
By Tony Pettinato on October 23, 2013
During this October week in American history three pioneering activists died who had a big impact on American society: Elizabeth Cady Stanton, American women’s rights activist, died at 86 on 26 October 1902 Jack Roosevelt “Jackie” Robinson, American baseball player and civil rights activist, died at 53 on 24 October 1972 Rosa Louise McCauley... (Read More)
Find & Preserve Your Family’s Stories
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 22, 2013
An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about researching old newspapers and the Internet to find more details of your family history... (Read More)
Genealogy Collaboration to Trace Czech American Ancestry Pt. 1
By Scott Phillips on October 21, 2013
In this article, Scott Phillips shows how some old newspaper articles led to a breakthrough in his genealogy work... (Read More)
How Old Newspapers Can Help You Search U.S. Census Records
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 17, 2013
Like detectives, we approach family history by gathering all of the clues and making a case for who our relatives were: their names, when and where they were born, pushing through all of the activities of their lives until their deaths. Pulling all of the facts and clues together helps us rediscover who each... (Read More)
Cole Porter, Bing Crosby & Leonard Bernstein: News & Obituaries
By Tony Pettinato on October 16, 2013
During this October week in American history three musical geniuses died who had a big impact on music—both in America and around the world: Cole (Albert) Porter, American composer, died at 73 on 15 October 1964 Bing Crosby (Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby, Jr.), American singer and actor, died at 74 on 14 October 1977... (Read More)
