Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this guest blog post, Gena takes a close look at obituaries and funeral notices and shows how the other names mentioned—survivors of the deceased, pall bearers, those sending flowers, etc., provide important clues that can steer your family... (Read More)
In this article, Scott Phillips explains how he augments his genealogy research: visiting the cemeteries and recording the grave sites of his ancestors... (Read More)
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this guest blog post, Gena reflects on some of her favorite genealogy topics that she’s researched for the GenealogyBank Blog. One great thing about working as a writer is that you have the opportunity to research and learn... (Read More)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak explores the family tree – and some of the stories – of the legendary Johnny Appleseed... (Read More)
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak explains some of the old terms, including Latin phrases, that genealogists encounter when doing their research... (Read More)
Louise A., of Longview, Washington, had a mystery on her hands. A dedicated genealogist, she had been tracing her family history and building her family tree—but had hit a brick wall. There was a 100-year-old mystery in her family history that she couldn’t solve in her genealogy research: what had ever happened to her... (Read More)
Discover 101 funny, quirky and touching ancestor quotes from around the world. You may recognize some family sayings. Read & share your favorite quotes!.. (Read More)
Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about our ancestors’ spring fashions and their Easter parades showcasing those fine new clothes... (Read More)
An article about the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake that devastated San Francisco, California, early on the morning of 18 April 1906... (Read More)
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