Photo: General Leonard Wood in 1916. Credit: "Leonard Wood, Administrator, Soldier, and Citizen" by William Herbert Hobbs and Henry A. Wise Wood (Henry Alexander Wise), 1920; Internet Archive.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 28

By Melissa Berry on October 18, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, focusing on General Leonard Wood... (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of William Roane Aylett (1833-1900). Courtesy of Trevor Caboor, a descendant of the Aylett family in Tennessee.

Jamestown Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 13

By Melissa Berry on October 14, 2022

In this article, Melissa Berry continues her series on descendants of the Jamestown settlers, focusing on the lineage of William Roane Aylett (1833-1900)... (Read More)

Illustration: the family tree of Ludwig Herzog von Württemberg (ruled 1568–1593), by Jakob Lederlein, 1585. Credit: Landesmuseum Württemberg; Robert Uhland; Wikimedia Commons.

What Is a Half-Cousin? A Quick and Easy Guide to Half-Relatives

By GenealogyBank on October 13, 2022

Asking the question “What is a half-cousin?” leads to discovering more relatives than you knew you had. Learn how half-cousins fit in your family tree!.. (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage by John Colin Forbes. Credit: Risley Hall, Cornell University; Wikimedia Commons.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 27

By Melissa Berry on October 10, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, again focusing on philanthropist Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage... (Read More)

Illustration: couple watching TV. Credit: Image by studiogstock on Freepik

The Top 7 Genealogy TV Shows You Don’t Want to Miss

By GenealogyBank on September 30, 2022

Genealogy TV shows have spiked in popularity in recent years and are inspiring people to learn more about their family history. These shows are a must-see!.. (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Catherine Carey, Lady Knollys, by Steven van der Meulenj, 1562. Credit: Yale Center for British Art; Wikimedia Commons.

English Royalty, Boleyn Lineage, and Jamestown Connections

By Melissa Berry on September 29, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry delves into the tangled affairs of British royalty and the Boleyn line, with ties to Jamestown, Virginia... (Read More)

Photo: San Miguel Chapel, built in 1610 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is the oldest church structure in the United States. Credit: Pretzelpaws; Wikimedia Commons.

3 Facts about GenealogyBank’s Spanish-Language Newspaper Collection

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 26, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about GenealogyBank’s bilingual and Spanish-language newspaper collection... (Read More)

Photo: Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage (Mrs. Russell Sage) (1828-1918), American philanthropist, 2 April 1910. Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 26

By Melissa Berry on September 22, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, focusing on philanthropist Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage... (Read More)

Illustration: Seal of the United States Bureau of the Census. Credit: United States Bureau of the Census; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy Tip: 4 Places to Learn More about the U.S. Census

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 19, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips to learn more about what the census is, and how to use it better to find your ancestors... (Read More)

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