Genealogy Quiz: How Well Do You Know These Terms?
By Jessica Edwards on March 22, 2022
In this article, Jessica Edwards offers a fun quiz of genealogy terms for family historians both experienced and new... (Read More)
Tag: Genealogy Terms and Abbreviations
Cemetery Language: A Glossary for Genealogists
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on October 1, 2021
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides a glossary of terms genealogists encounter when researching cemeteries and their ancestor’s burial... (Read More)
Genealogy 101: Understanding Genealogical Codes
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 11, 2019
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes some of the “codes” genealogists use, such as Soundex, abbreviations, acronyms, and jargon... (Read More)
Original Genealogy Expressions You Never Heard Before
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on October 24, 2019
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak uses her witty imagination to create humorous genealogy expressions and definitions... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: What Does ‘Relict’ Mean?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on September 25, 2019
An article by Thomas Jay Kemp explaining a word that genealogists often find in old obituaries: “relict.”.. (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: What Does ‘Æt’ Mean?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on September 19, 2019
In this article, Thomas Jay Kemp explains what the Latin phrase “Æt” means, which genealogists see on tombstones and in old newspaper articles... (Read More)
Nautical Terms & Phrases Found in Old Newspapers
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on June 17, 2013
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak explains nautical terms and phrases you may encounter in your family history research... (Read More)
