Eleanor Roosevelt’s ‘My Day’ Newspaper Column: A Public Diary
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 18, 2013
For 27 years she wrote a daily newspaper column. Today, 'My Day' provides insights into the daily life and issues of the time... (Read More)
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Help Solve a Genealogy Mystery: Who Is Uncle L in My Old Photo?
By Scott Phillips on March 4, 2013
In this article, Scott Phillips asks our readers for help in deciphering the writing on the back of an old photo identifying his “Uncle L.”.. (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: Search Surname & Year Only for More Results
By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 26, 2013
I recently received an email from some GenealogyBank users, asking why they couldn’t find any newspaper articles about a tragic death that occurred in 1956: “We are having trouble finding information about a couple of deaths in our area. A couple, Wilbert Arvo Pernu and Dagmar Charlotte Bolborg Pernu, died by asphyxiation on 8... (Read More)
Valentine’s Day History Facts & My Sweet Genealogy Karma
By Scott Phillips on February 14, 2013
Introduction: In this article, Scott Phillips turns to old newspapers to research the history of St. Valentine’s Day—and shares a personal Valentine’s Day story. Scott is a genealogical historian and owner of Onward To Our Past® genealogy services. Nothing much beats holidays as a way to get everyone talking about family, memories, stories, and... (Read More)
A Wife & Mother’s Plea in the Newspaper after the War of 1812
By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 1, 2013
The War of 1812 had been over for more than a year, and Catharine Logan had heard nothing from her husband or son since they marched off to fight the British in the summer of 1812. For four years she’d been waiting and hoping for news about her missing family…so she wrote a letter... (Read More)
Newspapers, Food & Family: Just like Nonna, Nana & Grandma Used to Make!
By Scott Phillips on January 21, 2013
In this article, Scott Phillips writes about how old newspapers helped to connect two of his favorite passions: food and family... (Read More)
‘You Can’t Take It with You’? Nelson A. Brucker Did
By Thomas Jay Kemp on January 14, 2013
We’ve all heard that saying before. Conventional wisdom tells us: “you can’t take it with you when you go.” But Nelson A. Brucker of Deadwood, South Dakota, did. He made arrangements before he died to have his money buried with him in an unmarked grave “in a secluded spot in the hills near his... (Read More)
Ancestry Believe It or Not: Genealogy Scams, Fakes & Forgers
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on December 19, 2012
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary writes about genealogical fakes and frauds, and cautions readers to be careful in documenting their family history. You can’t always believe what you read—or can you? Genealogy, when done right, is a pursuit requiring... (Read More)
The Polygamist’s Wife: The Story of My Favorite Ancestor Mary Ann
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 26, 2012
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this guest blog post, Gena writes about her favorite ancestor Mary Ann, a Mormon who married a polygamist when she was 15 years old, in 1868. Do you have a favorite ancestor? Maybe it’s that one ancestor you... (Read More)
