Photo: Little League World Series game in Howard J. Lamade Stadium during the 2007 Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Credit: Ruhrfisch; Wikimedia Commons.

Sports Extra: Don’t Let Your Family Stories Be Lost!

By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 17, 2017

An article about researching your family history by finding old newspaper stories about your ancestors playing sports... (Read More)

Photo: items from the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match featuring Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. Credit: dbking; Wikimedia Commons.

King Defeats Riggs in ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Tennis Match

By Tony Pettinato on September 20, 2016

An article about “The Battle of the Sexes” tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King on 20 September 1973... (Read More)

Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar …

By Thomas Jay Kemp on August 19, 2010

“Two bits, four bits, six bits, a dollar, all who love obits stand up and holler!” That is probably not the way you heard that cheer – but genealogists sure do love obituaries. I came across this obituary for Louise Cloutier (1789-1889). It was published in the 13 November 1889 issue of the Daily... (Read More)

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