Commemorating V-J Day: 14 August 1945
By Scott Phillips on August 14, 2014
In this article, Scott Phillips searches old newspapers to find stories about the day Japan announced its surrender, ending World War II... (Read More)
Tag: World War II
70th Anniversary of WWII’s D-Day (6 June 1944)
By Scott Phillips on June 6, 2014
In this article, Scott Phillips searches old newspapers to find out more about the Allied attacks on German-held beaches in France on D-Day, 6 June 1944... (Read More)
Remembering a Huge Day in Our Family History: V-E Day
By Scott Phillips on May 8, 2014
In this article, Scott Phillips commemorates V-E Day—the day Nazi Germany surrendered in WWII—and reminisces about his father’s involvement in the war... (Read More)
Earlier Women of War: Nurses, Camp Followers & Red Cross Volunteers
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on November 18, 2013
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this guest blog post, Mary searches old newspapers to find the stories of women who served during some of our nation’s earlier wars—as army nurses, camp followers, and Red Cross volunteers. There are numerous groups that celebrate the lives... (Read More)
What Can I Find in GenealogyBank about My Cousin Maid Marion?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 1, 2013
No, I don’t mean Robin Hood’s love interest from the 16th century. I’m referring to my cousin Marion Morgan Kemp (1862-1963) who owned villas in France, New York and Rome. Years ago I contacted the authorities in Osmoy, France, where she died and received a copy of her death certificate. Since Marion lived most... (Read More)
There Are Some Obituaries Everyone Needs to Read
By Thomas Jay Kemp on June 4, 2013
I. D. Lilly, a retired trucker and promoter of the largest family reunion ever held, died in March of this year. He was an active participant in the famous West Virginia family’s gatherings, and served on the Lilly Family Reunion Board of Directors. In 2009 some 2,585 Lilly relatives gathered in Flat Top, West... (Read More)
Researching Uncle Cledo’s Life Spurs Several ‘Oh Wow!’ Moments
By Scott Phillips on May 2, 2013
Scott Phillips writes about his many surprises when he researched a remarkable member of his extended family: the brilliant scientist Cledo Brunetti... (Read More)
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)
Record Your Family Stories: How Did Your Parents Meet?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on March 5, 2013
How did your parents meet? My Dad told me recently how he met Mom over 70 years ago at the University of New Hampshire. The students were going to Thanksgiving dinner. Since it was a special occasion, they had the men and women eat together. They each filed in separately, sat down—and there she was,... (Read More)
