Genealogy Research with Newspapers: Stories in Classified Ads
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on October 22, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how classified ads from old newspapers can help tell our ancestors’ stories... (Read More)
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Old Classified & Personal Ads Reveal Our Ancestors’ Love Lives
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 29, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows a surprising source of family history information: marriage ads placed by our ancestors in newspapers... (Read More)
Researching Kids with Vintage Newspaper Ads of 100 Years Ago
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on June 11, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak shows how newspaper advertisements offer insights into the stories of our ancestors’ lives, including children... (Read More)
Christmas Toys & Gifts from Yesteryear in Old Newspaper Ads
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 17, 2014
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find advertisements for the toys our ancestors wanted for Christmas... (Read More)
Help Wanted-Female Classified Ads: Working Women Ancestors
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 24, 2014
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog post, Gena shows how “Help Wanted-Female” ads in historical newspapers can help you learn more about the employment opportunities that were available to your women ancestors—and learn about the places and eras they lived in. What... (Read More)
Vintage Ads & Our Ancestors’ Shopping
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on August 8, 2014
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak finds vintage advertisements to gain insights into a part of our ancestors’ lives: shopping... (Read More)
Our Ancestors’ Stories Live in Old Newspaper Ads Too
By Thomas Jay Kemp on June 5, 2014
I like to look at every mention of each ancestor that I am researching—and that includes newspaper classified ads. While looking through the Newark Daily Advertiser for 1835 I was surprised to see this unusual paid advertisement. What is with this odd newspaper advertisement? This is to certify, that the bearer, Julia Moore…[is] perfectly... (Read More)
Old Newspaper Ads, Your Immigrant Ancestors & U.S. Migrations
By Scott Phillips on June 2, 2014
In this article, Scott Phillips searches old newspapers to find ads that encouraged families to move to other parts of the U.S. for a better life... (Read More)
How to Use Newspaper Lost & Found Ads for Genealogy Research
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 10, 2014
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how lost & found ads in old newspapers can turn up a surprising amount of information about your ancestors... (Read More)
