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.

Grandparents Remembering
Family History

Storied: The Perfect Gift for Grandparents

Grandparents are the keepers of our family histories, holding countless stories that shape who we are. But too often, these precious memories fade with time …

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Storied Gifting
Family History

Storied: The Best Gift for Family History Lovers

Finding the perfect gift for family history enthusiasts can be a challenge—they’re passionate about preserving memories, uncovering stories, and piecing together family trees. Storied is …

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family history
Family History

2024’s Best Family History and Genealogy Tools: Ancestry, MyHeritage, and Storied

Family history is more accessible than ever, thanks to a growing number of genealogy platforms offering specialized tools to help us uncover, document, and share …

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Occupations - Miners
Family History

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 …

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Grandparents and grandkids
Family History

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 …

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Census Record
Family History

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.

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New York Times, April 16, 1912
Family History

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.

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Carrington Event and Current Day
Family History

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.

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Family History

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 …

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1950 Census Enumeration
Family History

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 …

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Kansas City Sun
Family History

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 …

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Family History

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.

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