Photo: Ada Waterman Small Moore. Courtesy of Alex Dearborn of Maine, grandson of Ada Small Moore.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 25

By Melissa Berry on September 16, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, again focusing on philanthropist Ada Waterman Small Moore... (Read More)

A Closer Look: Southeast Newspapers for Genealogy

By Katie Rebecca Garner on September 14, 2022

Katie Rebecca Garner continues her series examining newspapers in various regions of the U.S., focusing on newspapers in the Southeast area... (Read More)

Photo: Adelia "Ada" Waterman Small Moore. Courtesy of Alex Dearborn of Kittery Point, Maine.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 24

By Melissa Berry on September 7, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, focusing on philanthropist Ada Waterman Small Moore... (Read More)

Photo: grandparents. Credit: sylviebliss; Wikimedia Commons.

How Long Does a Generation Last? A Comprehensive Guide

By GenealogyBank on September 6, 2022

Discover how long a generation lasts and the factors that may affect it. Explore our comprehensive guide and gain valuable insights. Learn here now!.. (Read More)

Photo: Franklin R. Cushman, taken at a studio in 1900 located in the Shepard & Company department store, originally at the corner of Clemence and Westminster Streets in Providence, Rhode Island. Courtesy of the University of Rhode Island.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 23

By Melissa Berry on August 23, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on Mayflower descendants, focusing on Rhode Island former educator and preservationist Franklin R. Cushman... (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of William Tudor, son of Deacon John Tudor. From "Portraits from Deacon Tudor's Diary" by Mrs. Henry D. Tudor, 1921, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, p. 9.

Genealogy Tip: Diaries (Part 4)

By Melissa Berry on August 19, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry features more diary entries that describe the extremely cold weather that froze Boston Harbor in the 18th century. .. (Read More)

Illustration: John Rowe (1715-1787). Massachusetts General Court, House of Representatives, Committee on History of the Emblem of the Codfish: "A History of the Emblem of the Codfish in the Hall of the House of Representatives," Volume 2, page 14. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy Tip: Diaries (Part 3)

By Melissa Berry on August 15, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry features diary entries about the extremely cold weather that froze Boston Harbor in early Massachusetts Bay Colony history... (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Pocahontas engraved by Simon van de Passe in 1616. It is the only known representation of her made during her lifetime. Credit: National Portrait Gallery; Wikimedia Commons.

Jamestown Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 9

By Melissa Berry on August 12, 2022

In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series on descendants of the Jamestown settlers, turning again to a descendant of Pocahontas... (Read More)

Photo: toes on a left foot. Credit: Stoneisland24; Wikimedia Commons.

Toe Alignment Meaning: What Do Your Toes Really Say about You?

By GenealogyBank on August 11, 2022

Curious about toe alignment meaning? The shape of your feet might reveal your heritage or personality. Learn more with this guide from GenealogyBank... (Read More)

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