Tracing the Troublemakers: How To Research Your Criminal Ancestors

Discover how to trace your criminal ancestors to gain a richer picture of your family history.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJuly 10, 2024National Archives, state archives, historical societies, criminal ancestors, prisoners, Newspapers, censuses, census, court records Comments

How To Reveal Your Ancestors' Stories With The Scoop From Society Pages

Society pages in historical newspapers are essential genealogy resources. You can find details on your ancestor’s everyday life, as well as their community.

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesAugust 8, 2023Newspapers, GenealogyBank, Newspapers.com, Chronicling America, women, social columnsComment

12 Rich Resources to Help You Research Poor Ancestors

Find the hidden stories of your poor ancestors' lives with these 12 resources.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJuly 18, 2023poor ancestors, Orphanages, Orphans, tax records, cen, church, Pension records, court records, Newspapers, Internet Archive, Digital Public Library of America, libraries, Archives, ArchiveGridComment

How To Effortlessly Analyze Old Obituaries And Verify Their Clues

Old obituaries are an essential genealogy resource. But how do you know they’re accurate?

Research SkillsJessica NeavesJuly 5, 2022Obituaries, Newspapers, Online resourcesComment

Why Should You Use Ethnic Newspapers For Genealogy Research?

Ethnic newspapers are a great genealogy resource for searching for immigrant or African American (or other POC) ancestors.

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesNovember 2, 2021Newspapers, Ethnic resources, African American genealogy, Hispanic genealogy, Asian genealogy, Irish genealogyComment

10 Great Resources For Finding Your Ancestor’s School Records

Learn how to find old school records, what types of resources exist, and what’s inside them.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJune 15, 2021school records, Institutional records, USGenWeb, GenealogyTrails, state archives, local histories, NewspapersComment

11 Smart Strategies For Searching For Ancestors Who Changed Their Name

Researching ancestor name changes can be a challenge, but there are several resources and strategies you can use to find their original name.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesDecember 22, 2020name changes, nom dit, Ellis Island, naturalization, alien registration files, collateral relatives, Obituaries, Newspapers, Courthouse research Comment

How to Find and Use Hidden Clues in Obituaries

Obituaries are an essential resource in your genealogy toolkit. They’re an amazing source of family history info.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesSeptember 22, 2020Obituaries, Newspapers, search tips, Chronicling America, FamilySearch, Elephind, Find a Grave, ancestry, Newspapers.com, historical societies, booksComment

10 Black Genealogy Resources You Need To Know

More Black genealogy resources are coming online as records get digitized. Here’s 10 resources to help your search.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesAugust 18, 2020Black genealogy, African American genealogy, Freedmen's Bureau, International African American Museum, Chronicling America, Newspapers, Lowcountry Africana, Unknown No LongerComment

How to Research Your Orphan Ancestors

If you’ve discovered your ancestor was an orphan, there are many types of genealogy records to help you in your search for more answers.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesMay 26, 2020Orphans, Orphanages, OAC, ArchiveGrid, Archives, San Francisco, Newspapers, census, Oral histories, Phone directories, Religious records, Sutro Library Comments