Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Researching Your Ancestor’s House History

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 30, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for researching another aspect of your ancestor’s life: their home... (Read More)

Photo: the "Gingerbread House" in Essex, Connecticut, built in 1855.Credit: Gregoryj77; Wikimedia Commons.

How to Find the History of a House: A Step-by-Step Guide

By GenealogyBank on October 24, 2022

Want to know who lived in your home before you moved in? From newspaper archives to census records, find the history of a house using these tips... (Read More)

Photo: a Sears Magnolia kit house in Benson, North Carolina. Credit: Rosemary Thornton; Wikimedia Commons.

This Is the House That Sears Built: Historic Sears Kit Homes

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 11, 2014

Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to learn about prefabricated home kits sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co. from 1908 to 1942... (Read More)