19th Century Volunteer Firemen’s Photo Album (part 2)
By Melissa Berry on February 21, 2025
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry presents some more history and genealogy based on a 19th century photo album of volunteer firemen... (Read More)
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19th Century Volunteer Firemen’s Photo Album (part 1)
By Melissa Berry on February 19, 2025
In this article, Melissa Davenport Berry presents some history and genealogy based on a 19th century photo album of volunteer firemen... (Read More)
On This Day, an Engineering Marvel: California’s Golden Gate Bridge Opened
By Tony Pettinato on May 28, 2020
An article about the gleaming new Golden Gate Bridge being opened to vehicular traffic on 28 May 1937, linking San Francisco to northern California... (Read More)
Today in History: ‘Human Be-In’ at S.F.’s Golden Gate Park
By Tony Pettinato on January 14, 2019
An article about the first “Human Be-In” that took place in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on 14 January 1967... (Read More)
Historical Italian American Newspapers Online
By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 5, 2015
Per favore, provalo! See: Street vendors at the Feast of San Gennaro in Manhattan’s Little Italy. GenealogyBank is pleased to announce that these historical Italian American newspapers are available in our online archives. State City Newspaper Start End CA San Francisco Corriere del Popolo 1916 1962 NY New York Cristoforo Colombo 1892 1893 NY... (Read More)
‘Gencaching’ Challenge: Find Historical Maps in Old Newspapers
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on July 2, 2013
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary shows some of the unique historical maps that can be found in old newspapers, and proposes a fun “gencaching” game to find more of these maps. Some of the greatest tools of genealogical research... (Read More)
My Ancestor’s Menu: Researching Food History in Newspapers
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 5, 2013
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this guest blog post, Gena searches through historical newspaper archives and finds old menus—and shows how these provide social history that helps us better understand our ancestors’ times. When was the last time you ate out? How often... (Read More)
Where Are My Ancestors Buried? Researching Cemeteries in Old Newspapers
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 27, 2013
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this guest blog post, Gena writes about the challenge of locating your ancestor’s burial place—and explains how to find out if a cemetery has been moved. Most genealogy articles written about cemeteries focus on how to find your... (Read More)
Fact or Myth: Did Horace Greeley Really Say ‘Go West Young Man’?
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on December 10, 2012
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary explains how research on her ancestor led her to investigate if Horace Greeley really said “Go West young man.” Whether your forebears have roots to the Mayflower, settlements on the western frontier, or Ellis... (Read More)