Genealogy · Research Tips
25 Things You Can Learn About Your Ancestors from Old Newspapers
Discover 25 powerful details you can learn about your ancestors from old newspapers, from family connections to everyday stories and life events.
·3 min read
Stories From the Archives
Explore history, genealogy tips, and fascinating stories from our collection of 280M+ newspaper pages dating back to 1607.
Genealogy · Research Tips
Newspaper Research Checklist for Genealogists
Use this newspaper research checklist for genealogy to find obituaries, weddings, probate notices, social columns, accidents, and family clues.
·9 min read
Genealogy · Guest Post
He Traveled All Night For Her: A Family Love Story Confirmed in an 1893 Newspaper
An 1893 newspaper confirms a family love story: Mark Shrum traveled through the night to marry Luta Helton, proving how newspapers bring ancestors to life.
·5 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
What Is OCR in Newspaper Archives?
Learn what OCR means in newspaper archives, why old newspaper searches miss names, and how to work around OCR errors in family history research.
·8 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips
How to Research Historical Crimes and Cold Cases Using Newspaper Archives
Learn how to research historical crimes and cold cases using newspaper archives, including arrests, inquests, trials, verdicts, and local crime stories.
·10 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How One Newspaper Article Led to a Bigger Family Tree
See how one Thomas Moreland Hamilton obituary opened a bigger family tree through names, dates, places, relationships, and follow-up newspaper clues.
·8 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Turn One Newspaper Article Into a Family Tree Research Plan
Learn how to turn one newspaper article into a family tree research plan using names, dates, places, relatives, occupations, and follow-up clues.
·9 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
21 Smart Ways to Find Your Ancestors in Newspaper Archives
Find ancestors in newspaper archives with 21 smart search tips using names, towns, relatives, churches, cemeteries, legal notices, and local news.
·11 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips · Disasters
1906 San Francisco Earthquake: Newspaper Headlines, Maps, and Survivor Stories
Explore the 1906 San Francisco earthquake through historical newspapers, including headlines, maps, survivor stories, death lists, and family history clues.
·10 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Search NewspaperArchive and Find People Faster
Learn how to search NewspaperArchive faster with simple name, location, date, keyword, filter, clipping, and browsing tips for family history research.
·9 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
Why You Can’t Find an Obituary (and How to Fix It)
Learn why you can’t find an obituary online and how to fix your search with name variations, locations, funeral notices, and newspaper clues.
·8 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
What’s the Difference Between an Obituary, Funeral Notice, and Death Notice?
Learn the difference between an obituary, death notice, and funeral notice, and how each one can reveal family history clues in old newspapers.
·6 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
Obituary Search Checklist: What to Try When Nothing Comes Up
Use this obituary search checklist to find old newspaper obituaries, death notices, funeral columns, local mentions, and hidden family clues.
·9 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
15 Best Websites to Find Newspaper Obituaries Online
Compare the best websites to find newspaper obituaries online, including historical newspaper archives, free databases, funeral home sites, and local resources.
·10 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Find an Old Obituary Online Even When Google Comes Up Empty
Find old obituaries online with smarter newspaper search tips, name variations, date ranges, local columns, and newspaper archive search ideas.
·7 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips · Guest Post
What Happened in Between: A Story Told Through Newspaper Clues
Guest post by Julie Holmansky showing how newspapers reveal missing years between census records and help trace ancestors’ movements and life events.
·4 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
Uncovering a Family Secret: When Newspapers Reveal the Stories Families Don’t Tell
A dramatic 1800s family story uncovered in newspapers reveals the scandalous marriage and divorce of Henry VonPhul and Ida LeMonde.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Find Divorce Records in Newspapers (What Most People Miss)
Find divorce records in newspapers with proven tips. Learn where to search, what to look for, and how to uncover details most researchers miss.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Find a Specific Article in a Historical Newspaper Archive
Learn how to find a specific newspaper article using flexible search strategies, OCR tips, and step-by-step methods for historical newspaper research.
·6 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips
How to Find Military Service Records in Newspapers (Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn how to find military service records in newspapers. Discover enlistments, draft lists, casualty reports, and veteran stories with smart search tips.
·4 min read
Genealogy · History · Guest Post
A Family Lost in the Iroquois Theater Fire: A Story Found in Newspapers
Genealogist Aimee Cross uncovers her family’s connection to the 1903 Iroquois Theater fire through newspaper research, revealing a devastating loss and the lasting impact of one historic tragedy.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
What Newspapers Reveal About Your Ancestors That Census Records Don’t
What newspapers reveal about your ancestors that census records miss—discover stories, relationships, and daily life hidden between official records.
·4 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Find Birth Announcements in Newspapers (Step-by-Step Guide)
Find birth announcements in newspapers with step-by-step tips, keyword strategies, and search techniques to uncover names, dates, and family details.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips · State Archives
Ohio Newspaper Archives: Trace Family Movements, Stories, and Local Records
Search Ohio newspaper archives for obituaries, local news, and travel mentions that help track family movements and uncover details not found elsewhere.
·4 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
Social Sleuthing: How to Find Your Ancestors in Society Columns
Discover how society columns in newspapers reveal family connections, daily life, and hidden genealogy clues you won’t find in official records.
·6 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips · Culture
What Life Was Like in the 1930s (According to Newspapers)
What was life like in the 1930s? Explore the Great Depression, New Deal programs, and everyday life through newspapers from the decade your grandparents were born into.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
Where to Find Obituaries Online: A Complete Guide to Every Major Archive
A comprehensive, up-to-date comparison of every major obituary and newspaper archive online — free and paid. Covers NewspaperArchive, Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank, Chronicling America, OldNews, Legacy.com, the British Newspaper Archive, FindaGrave, and more, with current 2026 pricing and honest assessments of what each does best.
·8 min read
History · Research Tips
Untold Titanic Survivor Stories Found in Old Newspapers
Discover real Titanic survivor stories from 1912 newspapers. Learn how to find firsthand accounts, survivor lists, and hidden details in NewspaperArchive.
·5 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips
A Runaway Horse: A True Family History Story Found in Newspapers
Learn how to find family history stories in newspapers through a real-life example. Discover hidden events, accidents, and everyday moments in historical records.
·3 min read
History · Research Tips
Titanic Newspaper Headlines from 1912: How the Disaster Was Reported
Discover how the Titanic disaster was reported in 1912 newspapers—headlines, survivor stories, and real-time coverage that reveals a different story.
·5 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Find Engagements, Weddings, and Marriage Records in Old Newspapers
Learn how to find engagement, wedding, and marriage announcements in old newspapers. Discover search tips, keywords, and hidden family history clues.
·4 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
How to Find Family Obituaries in Newspapers (Step-by-Step Guide)
Find family obituaries in old newspapers with step-by-step tips. Learn how to search ancestors, uncover clues, and discover meaningful family stories.
·5 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips
How to Search Newspaper Archives for Family History: Proven Strategies That Work
Learn how to search newspaper archives for genealogy using proven strategies like name variations, location filters, and uncovering hidden ancestor mentions.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
A Desertion Notice, a Public Scandal, and Forty Years of Marriage: A Family Story Found in Newspapers
Discover how a desertion notice uncovered a hidden family history story in newspapers—and how to find stories like this in your own research.
·4 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips
The Name Game: 15 Smart Ways to Search Name Variants in Historical Newspapers
Find more ancestors with 15 smart strategies for searching name variants in historical newspapers. Learn how to uncover misspellings, nicknames, and hidden records.
·5 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
Why Newspaper Archives Are Essential for Tracing Family History (Beginner’s Guide)
Newspaper archives are essential for genealogy research, revealing family stories through obituaries, marriages, and local news you won’t find anywhere else.
·3 min read
Genealogy · History · Research Tips
How to Find Your Grandmother’s Story in Old Newspapers (Step-by-Step Guide)
Discover how to find your grandmother’s story in old newspapers. Learn to uncover obituaries, marriage notices, and hidden details that bring her life to light.
·4 min read
History · Culture
How Newspapers Covered the Roaring Twenties
From jazz age headlines to prohibition-era raids, explore how American newspapers captured the cultural revolution of the 1920s through their front pages.
·3 min read
Genealogy · Research Tips
5 Tips for Finding Obituaries in Historical Newspapers
Expert strategies for locating and interpreting obituaries in historical newspaper archives for genealogical research.
·2 min read
History · Culture
The Evolution of the American Front Page: 1800s to Today
From dense columns of text to bold headlines and photographs, discover how American newspaper front pages evolved over two centuries and what they reveal about our changing culture.
·3 min read
Research Tips
Using Historical Newspapers for Academic Research
A comprehensive guide for students, professors, and independent researchers on leveraging newspaper archives as primary sources in academic work.
·3 min read