Illustration: Ousamequin, or “Massasoit” (Wampanoag term for “Great Sachem”) and Governor John Carver smoking a ceremonial pipe at Plymouth Colony in 1621. Credit: Sutro Library; Wikimedia Commons.

Photos from the Past: Wampanoag Tribes of Mashpee and Gay Head (Aquinnah) (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on August 7, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry again features photos from the two federally recognized Wampanoag Tribes... (Read More)

Photo: a collection of newspaper articles.

Old Newspaper Articles: How to Find Historical News About Your Family

By GenealogyBank on August 6, 2026

Learn how to use old newspaper articles to uncover family stories, personal milestones, and community events that bring your relatives’ history to life... (Read More)

Illustration: AI-created image of Josiah Bartlett. Credit: Melissa Davenport Berry.

America 250 Celebration: Josiah Bartlett (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on August 5, 2026

America 250 – Melissa Berry concludes her story about Revolutionary patriot Josiah Bartlett, the second signer of the Declaration of Independence... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: When Is Enough, Enough?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 4, 2026

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explores a question all genealogists face: when, if ever, are you done researching your family history?.. (Read More)

August 2026 Addition: GenealogyBank Just Added New Content from 31 Titles!

By Tony Pettinato on August 3, 2026

An article (with a complete title list) about the new content from 31 newspaper titles that GenealogyBank added to its online archives in August 2026... (Read More)

America 250 Celebration: Josiah Bartlett (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on July 31, 2026

America 250 Celebration – Melissa Davenport Berry writes about Revolutionary patriot Josiah Bartlett, the second signer of the Declaration of Independence... (Read More)

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The 1880 Census: How to Find Your Ancestors in America’s Most Detailed Early Census

By GenealogyBank on July 30, 2026

Learn how to locate ancestors in the 1880 census and interpret household details, occupations, and family relationships to strengthen your family history research... (Read More)

Photo: the Wyoming State Capitol, Cheyenne. Credit: Bradlyons; Wikimedia Commons.

Wyoming Archives: 86 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on July 30, 2026

An article (with a complete title list) about the 86 Wyoming newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives.. (Read More)

Photos from the Past: Wampanoag Tribes of Mashpee and Gay Head (Aquinnah) (part 1)

By Melissa Berry on July 29, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry features more photos from the two federally recognized Wampanoag Tribes... (Read More)