Storied Blog
Enhance your journey into the past with our family history blog posts! Discover a wealth of informative and engaging articles that delve into genealogy, uncovering ancestors’ stories, and the fascinating twists and turns of your family’s history. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or just starting your ancestral quest, our blog offers valuable insights, research tips, and heartwarming tales that will help you connect the dots of your family tree. Explore our family history blog today and embark on a captivating voyage through time.
Occupations and the Working Lives of Your Ancestors
Bringing Your Ancestors to Life: Why Their Jobs Matter Imagine for a moment that you could step into your great-great-grandmother’s shoes for a day. What …
Best Ways to Explore Family History with Kids
Family history isn’t just about dusty records and old photographs; it’s a collection of stories, traditions, and connections that can engage even the youngest members …
Census Records 101
Discover how to uncover your family’s hidden stories using census records. Our beginner’s guide explains what census records are, why they’re valuable for genealogy, and how to read them effectively to reveal fascinating details about your ancestors’ lives.
20+ Newspaper Pages of the Titanic Disaster for Family History Researchers
Explore 20+ historic newspaper accounts of the Titanic tragedy. Uncover shocking headlines, survivor stories, and the disaster’s impact on 1912 society. Perfect for history enthusiasts.
Connecting Lives Through Historical Events + 6 Amazing Writing Tips!
Connect to ancestors through storytelling! Explore how historical events like the Carrington Event and modern solar storms bridge generations, revealing profound truths.
Lost Letters, Found Stories
Exploring Unclaimed Mail in Historical Newspapers Have you ever been reading through old newspapers, searching for clues about your ancestors, when you stumbled upon a …
Unlocking the Secrets of the 1950 Census
How AI is Revolutionizing Family History Research Picture this: it’s 1950, and census takers are knocking on doors across America, gathering information about every person …
The Rich Resource of African American Newspapers in Family History Research
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. In the realm of genealogy …
Printed Portals
Storied’s new Newspaper Matches allow you to easily discover newspaper articles associated with individuals from your family tree. Uncover obituaries, wedding announcements, local news stories mentioning your ancestors, classified ads placed by relatives, and more. These historical snippets open a valuable glimpse into our ancestors’ daily lives and offer an exciting avenue to infuse genealogy narratives with authentic details. Learn how to find Newspaper Matches in your Storied family tree and leverage them to reveal forgotten info, capture social history, spark further research, and inspire your storytelling.
Remembering Our Veterans
Written by guest blogger: Melanie McComb, Senior Genealogist, American Ancestors Veteran’s Day is traditionally held on November 11th each year. It is a day to …
Preservation of Documents & Images
Written by guest blogger: Stacy Hawks – Dividing Ridge Genealogy Founder As an educator, historian, and writer, I have come across many beautiful, wonderful, and …
Writing Stories Behind Heirlooms: Preserving Family Legacies
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it’s easy to overlook the significance of family heirlooms. These cherished possessions, handed down through generations, …