Tag: Herbert Hoover

Genealogy Challenge Pt. 1: Spot Spoonerisms & Other Name Mistakes

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on November 12, 2013

Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary shows how to spot spoonerisms (the accidental switching of sounds or letters in two words, often to humorous effect) and other name mistakes when searching for your ancestors in old newspapers. Creativity is essential... (Read More)

Solve the Robert ‘Believe It or Not!’ Ripley Ancestry Brick Wall

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on January 28, 2013

Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary writes about two discoveries she made relating to Robert “Believe It or Not!” Ripley, and invites readers to join her in breaking through a brick wall in Ripley’s family history. There is a wealth... (Read More)