Are you a descendant of Mayflower passenger Degory Priest? If you are, then please tell us your line. According to Wikipedia, Degory Priest: was a hat maker from London who married Sarah, sister of Pilgrim Isaac Allerton in Leiden. He was a signatory to the Mayflower Compact in November 1620 and died less than... (Read More)
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)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak searches old newspapers to learn about Days of Thanksgiving that have been proclaimed throughout American history... (Read More)
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena searches old newspapers to find recipes and learn more about one of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving: pies! One of my earliest Thanksgiving memories is of my grandmother and great-grandmother waking up before everyone... (Read More)
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)
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)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about an unusual genealogy source: newspaper stories about blue ribbon contest winners at country fairs... (Read More)
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)
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