Valentines Go to War: WWII Valentines
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 14, 2024
In this article – to help celebrate Valentine’s Day – Gena Philibert-Ortega shows some examples of valentines our ancestors sent during WWII... (Read More)
Tag: WWII
34 Interesting Facts about WW2
By GenealogyBank on June 3, 2022
Facts about WW2 often overlook the brave individuals behind the scenes. Check out these fun facts about WWII that celebrate the heroes on the frontlines!.. (Read More)
WWII Victory Gardens: Family History & War Food Rations
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 10, 2015
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena searches old newspapers to learn more about an effort on the American home front during World War II to support the country and the troops: the planting of “Victory Gardens.” What was your family... (Read More)
Little-Known WWII Facts: German POWs in the U.S.
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 16, 2015
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena searches old newspapers to learn about a part of World War II that many people don’t know: there were hundreds of thousands of prisoners of war (POWs) that were kept in the U.S. during... (Read More)
World War II Japanese American Relocation Camp Newspapers
By Thomas Jay Kemp on February 23, 2015
GenealogyBank has added newspapers published in the Japanese American Relocation Camps during World War II. Birth, Marriage and Death Notices These newspapers from Arkansas, California, Colorado and Utah contain birth, marriage, and death records that are very useful for genealogists to trace Japanese lineage. For example, here is an old obituary from the Tulean... (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)
Top Genealogy Websites, Pt. 6: Search Cemeteries Online
By Thomas Jay Kemp on September 3, 2013
A few weeks ago I wrote about online cemetery records (See: Top Genealogy Websites, Pt. 3: Burial & Cemetery Records). In that article I wrote about the U.S. Veterans Administration’s Nationwide Gravesite Locator, Find-A-Grave, and BillionGraves. Now I want to show how you can help your family history research by using information from these... (Read More)
