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Silas Name Meaning: Biblical Roots and Modern Relevance

By GenealogyBank on October 9, 2025

Find out the Silas name meaning, its biblical roots, and modern legacy. Uncover your family’s story today with GenealogyBank’s trusted records!.. (Read More)

Photo: Dogtown, Massachusetts, 1908. Credit: Alice Curtis; Wikimedia Commons.

Mystery of Abandoned Village Dogtown (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on October 8, 2025

Melissa Davenport Berry describes the abandoned village of Dogtown on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, focusing on Revolutionary War soldier Isaac Dade... (Read More)

the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska. Credit: w_lemay; Wikimedia Commons.

Nebraska Archives: 169 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on October 7, 2025

An article (with a complete title list) about the 169 Nebraska newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

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Ezra Name Meaning: Strength, Tradition, and Modern Appeal

By GenealogyBank on October 6, 2025

Explore the Ezra name meaning and its biblical roots, timeless strength, and modern appeal. Trace how Ezra connects past and present with GenealogyBank... (Read More)

Illustration: witchcraft trial at Salem Village. The central figure in this 1876 illustration of the courtroom is usually identified as Mary Walcott. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Salem Witch Trials: John Alden Convicted, Escapes the Rope (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on October 1, 2025

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry writes about the conviction of John Alden Jr. during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials... (Read More)

Mystery of Abandoned Village Dogtown (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on September 30, 2025

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry describes the mysterious, abandoned village of Dogtown on Cape Ann, Massachusetts... (Read More)

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Elias Name Meaning: Heritage, Symbolism, and Character Traits

By GenealogyBank on September 29, 2025

Discover the Elias name meaning, its origins, and legacy. Uncover your story with GenealogyBank’s trusted family history records. Start your search today! .. (Read More)

Illustration: this replica of Arbella was built in 1930 for the 300th anniversary of the Winthrop Fleet’s arrival at Salem on 12 June 1630. Credit: the Tichnor Brothers Collection, Boston Public Library, Print Department.

Stories of the Great Migration to New England (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on September 26, 2025

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry starts her series about 17th century arrivals in New England, beginning with the Bradstreet family... (Read More)

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Montana Archives: 154 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on September 25, 2025

An article (with a complete title list) about the 154 Montana newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)