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 living in the country. They’re asking questions like, “What’s your name? How old are you? What do you do for a living?” These details paint a vivid picture of American […]
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 and family history research, African American newspapers stand as a particularly valuable resource. These newspapers not only offer a unique perspective on the lives and experiences of African Americans but […]
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 recognize the end of World War I, which ended at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918. It is a time when we give thanks to living veterans for their service […]
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 memorable pieces of information over the years. However, none are as precious or as informative in understanding our family histories as photos, vital records, and newspaper articles. In this blog […]
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, are not mere objects; they are vessels brimming with the stories of our ancestors. Heirlooms are the threads that connect us to our family’s past, allowing us to understand their […]
The Power of a Good Story
Stories. We all have them – good, bad, happy, and sad. Each day as I search through and read hundreds of newspapers in our collection at NewspaperArchive, I am never without a story. No matter what I search for, something different always catches my eye. And I read it. Sometimes I save it. Not because […]
Using Newspapers to Find Divorce Records
Guest Post by Marc McDermott of Genealogy Explained Looking for divorce records can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. But did you know that you can use old newspapers to help you find these records? By searching through newspaper archives, you can quickly pinpoint the time and place of a […]
Information Wanted – The Search for Missing Irish Family
The search for lost and missing ancestors is commonplace for family historians and genealogists. Today, we are able to utilize technology to our advantage to cast a wider net in hopes of catching these elusive members of our tree, and even then, we aren’t always successful. But what about one hundred or two hundred years […]
Why You Should Be Using a Newspaper Research Log
Guest Post by Kenneth R. Marks of The Ancestor Hunt In my opinion, online newspaper research is more of an art than a pure science. However, that does not mean that it should be undisciplined. On the contrary, the best way to waste your time is to perform research with no discipline. Sure, when you […]