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The Pittsburgh Courier, Jul 14, 1934
Family History Tips, Hints & Helps

A Step-By-Step Guide to Newspaper Family History Research

February 25, 2021February 24, 2021

14 Jul 1934, Sat The Pittsburgh Courier (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.com Newspapers can be an incredible resource for family history research. Not only do they have

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Boston Globe, May 9, 1904
Family History Tips, Hints & Helps

5 Ways to Learn about Ancestors You Can’t Find in the Newspaper

January 19, 2021January 18, 2021

Mon, May 9, 1904 – 1 · The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) · Newspapers.com Finding an ancestor mentioned by name in a newspaper can feel

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Content Updates & Company News Family History Tips, Hints & Helps

Search the World’s Largest Archive of Historical Wedding Announcements

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the first phase of our Newspapers.com Marriage Index collection. The Marriage Index collection is a searchable archive

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Family History Newspaper Finds Tips, Hints & Helps

Newspaper Marriage Announcements: Using the Language of Love to Break Down Genealogical Walls

October 14, 2020October 15, 2020

Have you found a marriage announcement on Newspapers.com that led to a genealogy breakthrough? For some of us (like me), uncovering long sought after information

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The Honolulu Advertiser, Tue, Mar 31, 1908
Family History Tips, Hints & Helps

Top Strategies for Searching for Your Ancestor by Name in the Newspaper

July 21, 2020July 20, 2020

Tue, Mar 31, 1908 – 5 · The Honolulu Advertiser (Honolulu, Hawaii) · Newspapers.com Have you ever searched for an ancestor’s name on Newspapers.com but

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Family History Newspaper Finds

Before Ellis Island: Entering America Through Castle Garden 1855-1890

June 12, 2020June 15, 2020

Since the founding of America, millions of people hoping for a brighter future left their home countries and immigrated to the United States. The number

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McLouth Times, 12.08.1911
Family History

10 Words to Master When Researching Women in Newspapers

March 20, 2020March 18, 2020

Researching your female ancestors is often tricky, but historical newspapers can help you break through those frustrating brick walls. So we’re launching a 3-part series

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Atlanta Constitution, 07.04.1915
Family History

Top 5 Tips for Finding Your Female Ancestor in the Newspaper

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020

Researching your female ancestors is often tricky, but historical newspapers can help you break through those frustrating brick walls. So we’re launching a 3-part series

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 02.07.1909
Family History

10 Best Newspaper Sections for Researching Your Female Ancestors

March 6, 2020March 5, 2020

Researching your female ancestors is often tricky, but historical newspapers can help you break through those frustrating brick walls. So we’re launching a 3-part series

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Family History Tips, Hints & Helps

Solving a WWII Mystery Using Newspapers.com and Fold3

February 20, 2020February 20, 2020

When Erik and Sonni Bornmeier purchased Sonni’s great-grandmother’s home several years ago, they had no idea that the military footlocker stored in the basement would

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