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Assassination of President Lincoln Shocks the Nation

By Katie Rebecca Merkley on April 14, 2026

For the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Katie Rebecca Merkley searches old newspapers to read the bad news our ancestors read... (Read More)

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The Billingsleys, Part II: ‘Beyond the Law’

By James Pylant on April 13, 2026

In this second of a six-part series, James Pylant tells the saga of the Billingsley family in America, a tale involving genealogy, crime and Hollywood... (Read More)

Photo: reconstructed houses at Jamestown, Virginia. Credit: Tasma3197; Wikimedia Commons.

Jamestown Day: A Celebration

By Melissa Berry on April 10, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry describes two visits Queen Elizabeth II made to Jamestown to mark its 350th and 400th anniversaries... (Read More)

Photo: Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery in Newport, Rhode Island. Credit: Matt H. Wade; Wikimedia Commons.

Using Obituary Examples as Writing Guides

By GenealogyBank on April 9, 2026

Find obituary examples with guidance on tone, structure, and research tips to help you write a meaningful tribute that preserves family stories... (Read More)

Photo: the South Dakota State Capitol, Pierre, South Dakota. Credit: w_lemay; Wikimedia Commons.

South Dakota Archives: 143 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

By Tony Pettinato on April 9, 2026

An article (with a complete title list) about the 143 South Dakota newspapers available in GenealogyBank’s online Historical Newspaper Archives... (Read More)

Photo: close-up of a colorized picture of Capt. Robert W. Andrews. Credit: Jennifer Mills Martin.

A Traveling Man: The Adventures of Capt. Robert Andrews

By Melissa Berry on April 8, 2026

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry describes a hale and hearty 104-year-old man whose travels and adventures made him a local legend... (Read More)

Photo: Common Burying Ground and Island Cemetery in Newport, Rhode Island. Credit: Matt H. Wade; Wikimedia Commons.

Obituary Template: Examples for Writing a Meaningful Tribute

By GenealogyBank on April 7, 2026

Explore obituary template tips with guidance on structure, inspiration, and writing a meaningful tribute that preserves family stories and history... (Read More)

Photo: old photos and correspondence. Credit: https://depositphotos.com/home.html

The Billingsleys, Part I: ‘A Man of Good Character’

By James Pylant on April 6, 2026

In this first of a six-part series, James Pylant tells the saga of the Billingsley family in America, a tale involving genealogy, crime and Hollywood... (Read More)

Photo: Happy Easter.

Our Ancestors Celebrating Easter (part 2)

By Melissa Berry on April 3, 2026

In this article – to help celebrate Easter this Sunday – Melissa Davenport Berry shows more photos of our ancestors celebrating the holiday... (Read More)

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