Photo: Marion Elizabeth Moncure Duncan, 25th President General, NSDAR (1962–1965). Courtesy of the John Alexander Chapter, NSDAR Alexandria, Virginia.

Jamestown Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 12

By Melissa Berry on October 5, 2022

Melissa Berry continues her series on descendants of the Jamestown settlers, focusing on the lineage of Marion Elizabeth Moncure Duncan (1913-1978)... (Read More)

Photo: the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Credit: Mulad; Wikimedia Commons.

Minnesota Archives: 398 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on October 4, 2022

An article (with a complete title list) about the 398 Minnesota newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

31 Days of Family History on GenealogyBank

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on October 3, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives 31 tips for using GenealogyBank more effectively, one tip for each day of Family History Month in October... (Read More)

Illustration: couple watching TV. Credit: Image by studiogstock on Freepik

The Top 7 Genealogy TV Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

By GenealogyBank on September 30, 2022

Genealogy TV shows have spiked in popularity in recent years and are inspiring people to learn more about their family history. These shows are a must-see!.. (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Catherine Carey, Lady Knollys, by Steven van der Meulenj, 1562. Credit: Yale Center for British Art; Wikimedia Commons.

English Royalty, Boleyn Lineage, and Jamestown Connections

By Melissa Berry on September 29, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry delves into the tangled affairs of British royalty and the Boleyn line, with ties to Jamestown, Virginia... (Read More)

Genealogy Tip: Where Did You Get Your Information?

By Jessica Edwards on September 28, 2022

In this article, Jessica Edwards gives tips for evaluating the accuracy of the information you uncover in your family history research... (Read More)

Photo: Helena Caperton’s grandparents, John Henry and Melinda Meredith (Fox) Montague, in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary in May 1908. Courtesy of George Seitz.

Jamestown Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 11

By Melissa Berry on September 27, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on descendants of the Jamestown settlers, again focusing on author Helena Trench Lefroy Caperton... (Read More)

Photo: Paul Newman, 1958. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Remembering Paul Newman’s Life & Death

By Tony Pettinato on September 26, 2022

An article about the actor and philanthropist Paul Newman (1925-2008), who died on 26 September 2008 at the age of 83... (Read More)

Photo: San Miguel Chapel, built in 1610 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the oldest church structure in the United States. Credit: Pretzelpaws; Wikimedia Commons.

3 Facts about GenealogyBank’s Spanish-Language Newspaper Collection

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 26, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about GenealogyBank’s bilingual and Spanish-language newspaper collection... (Read More)