A picture speaks a thousand words, and to a family historian, photos of ancestors can mean so much. Whether it’s the first time you’ve seen
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Do you have US ancestors who were farmers? Chances are, you do. The 1850 federal census documented over 2.3 million individuals who farmed as a
We are happy to announce the launch of the Newspapers.com™ Birth Announcement Index. This searchable archive contains over 70 million birth announcements printed in the
In 1681, William Penn received a charter from King Charles II of England to develop the colony of Philadelphia in North America. The proposed society
Last year, some of the most frequently searched words on Newspapers.com™ included obituary, obituaries, died, death, and funeral. With so many of you searching for
Did you know historical newspapers published a list of names for those with unclaimed letters at the post office? These lists can provide valuable clues
In 2018, Elizabeth Bell, a member of our Newspapers.com™ team, made a surprising discovery about her family history. She received the results of her Ancestry®
Newspapers are an incredible resource for learning details about your ancestors’ lives. Simple searches can yield surprising insights. Expanded searches might result in genealogical breakthroughs.
Angel Island, known as the “Ellis Island of the West,” is in San Francisco Bay and was the first stop for many immigrants between 1910-1940.
The 1950 U.S. Census was released earlier this year, opening new avenues of research for family historians. Have you had the chance to search the