Typical Genealogy Research Problem: Here’s What You Want to Do
By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 6, 2016
An article about searching old newspapers to find the details of your ancestors’ weddings... (Read More)
Tag: Marriage Records
Go West Old Maid! Some of Our Unmarried Ancestors Did
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 10, 2015
An article about using government reports to learn more about your unmarried aunt or uncle in your family tree... (Read More)
Old Classified & Personal Ads Reveal Our Ancestors’ Love Lives
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 29, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows a surprising source of family history information: marriage ads placed by our ancestors in newspapers... (Read More)
Was Your Ancestor’s Marriage Certificate Filed Late?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on August 14, 2015
An article about a genealogy challenge: what to do if your ancestors’ marriage certificate was filed with the government late or not at all... (Read More)
Love & Marriage: Newspaper Engagement & Wedding Announcements
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 5, 2015
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements in old newspapers help your family history research... (Read More)
Wedding Belles! How to Find Your Ancestors’ Marriage Records
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on January 21, 2015
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak provides search tips for finding your ancestors’ marriage records and photographs in old newspapers... (Read More)
Top Genealogy Websites, Pt. 5: State Vital Records in the U.S.
By Thomas Jay Kemp on August 27, 2013
A growing number of states in the U.S. are putting their vital records online, making it easier for genealogists to obtain these records. The West Virginia Division of Culture and History is a prime example of how these state projects are revolutionizing family history research in the 21st Century. West Virginia has put up... (Read More)
Frakturs & Family Bibles Can Provide Proof of Marriage
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 13, 2013
In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about using family Bible records and a folk art called “frakturs” to document early family history... (Read More)
How to Find Georgia Marriage Records
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 22, 2013
It is easy to find copies of your Georgia ancestors’ marriage certificates and records using two basic online genealogy tools: GenealogyBank.com and FamilySearch.org. If your ancestors lived in Georgia, let’s see how we can find information about them. FamilySearch.org has put Georgia marriage records from 1785 to 1950 online. You may search for these... (Read More)