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)
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The Genealogy of Dish Washing
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 6, 2019
In this article – inspired by washing up all the dishes after Thanksgiving – Gena Philibert-Ortega makes the connection between dish washing and genealogy... (Read More)
Genealogy 101: Beginning Your Mayflower Research
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 26, 2019
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega describes books by the General Society of Mayflower Descendants to help your Mayflower genealogy... (Read More)
The Kinsfolk of Anna Green Winslow Taught Her How to Spin Liberty!
By Melissa Berry on November 22, 2019
Melissa Davenport Berry writes about Anna Green Winslow, a young woman in Colonial Boston who became a fervent supporter of the American Revolution... (Read More)
Old Newspapers Tell Story behind 18th Century Ancestor’s Hat
By Melissa Berry on November 20, 2019
Melissa Berry writes about research on the 1683 Jackman-Willett House in Newbury that uncovered the background story of an 18th century felt hat... (Read More)
Don’t Speak German? You Can Still Use German-Language Newspapers for Genealogy
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 19, 2019
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for researching your ancestors in German American newspapers, even if you don’t speak German... (Read More)
Family Research Mystery: Great-Grandfather’s Kewpie Doll Tattoo?
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 15, 2019
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about the research she did to unravel the mystery of her great-grandfather’s Kewpie doll tattoo... (Read More)
Foster Scandal: Grave Dug Up to Prove Marriage Valid
By Melissa Berry on November 13, 2019
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry writes about the Foster scandal: a family Bible and evidence dug up from a grave used to prove a probate case... (Read More)
Another 10 Genealogy Tips
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 8, 2019
Gena Philibert-Ortega gives another 10 genealogy tips because, as she says, “we can all use some new ideas, or even reminders, once in a while.”.. (Read More)
