Genealogy Tips: Researching Your Ancestors’ Storm Experiences
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on December 1, 2016
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak shows how old newspapers can tell us about the major storms that our ancestors experienced... (Read More)
Tag: Hurricanes
Hurricane Preparedness: Protect Your Family – & Your Genealogy Records
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 8, 2015
Every year we read about hurricanes raging toward the U.S. coast and nearby islands. This year’s hurricane season will be no different. Take a minute to be prepared in the event a hurricane strikes your area. [search_box] You – your family – and your genealogy records are all depending on the steps you take... (Read More)
Hurricane Rescue Stories from the ‘Grand Isle’ Hurricane of 1909
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 30, 2012
With Hurricane Sandy pounding the United States East Coast, we are experiencing right now how hurricanes can cause pain and destruction. It is true today and was true for our ancestors. Some of the bright spots in the major “Grand Isle” hurricane of 1909 that hit Louisiana are told in these newspaper hurricane rescue... (Read More)