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
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
Did you know that newspaper articles about your ancestors often included addresses? Those addresses provide a puzzle piece that allows you to grow your family
Whether it’s a name, keyword, or topic that you’re looking for in the papers on Newspapers.com™, our powerful Search is often the fastest and most
Newspaper research is often more of an art than a science, and information about your ancestors might be hiding in newspapers that you’d never expect!
Have you already tried the search techniques we suggested in our post “6 Basic Strategies for Searching on Newspapers.com™”? Here are 5 more ways you
Whether you’re new to Newspapers.com™ or just want to brush up on your search techniques, here are 6 basic search strategies to help you find
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