March is Irish-American Heritage Month, but for many Americans with Irish ancestry, tracing family lines back to Ireland can be difficult. Take a lack of
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Ever wish you had a time machine so you could travel back in time to see what your ancestors’ lives were like? While we can’t
(Click image to view full-size version. Or click here.) Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information about your ancestors. Unlike government records, which are
Finding the historic obituary for your ancestor on Newspapers.com is like hitting the jackpot in genealogical research. Sometimes the cause of death is something we’ve
It feels great to find an ancestor in the newspaper—whether it’s in an obituary, marriage announcement, or other type of notice. But sometimes historical newspapers
When trying to find out more about an ancestor’s life, have you ever thought about what they wore? Many people already know to look in
Do you have ancestors who lived in a poorhouse? If so, newspapers are one of the resources you can use to discover what life may
Newspapers can be a treasure trove of information about your ancestors. Unlike government records, which are often limited to forms, newspapers can typically include a
Did you know you can narrow your search by county on Newspapers.com? Sometimes, limiting your search for your ancestors to just one paper or city
Newspapers.com is a valuable resource for locating your ancestors’ obituaries and death notices. Our indexed digital newspapers make the process much easier than sorting through