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In old newspapers, publishers and typesetters strived to save space, which meant saving paper and ink. As a result, when researching old newspapers, you will encounter many abbreviations that are not readily understood. Below is a list of 100 common abbreviations that you might run across. Newspaper Abbreviations As a bonus, below is a list […]
Storied, a leader in family history and digital storytelling, is thrilled to announce its strategic acquisition of Memory Lane, an artificial intelligence company known for its advanced memory capture technologies. “What an exciting way to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Storied.com’s launch. This acquisition amplifies our commitment towards enhancing personal storytelling experiences through AI technology,” […]
This article is part of a series: Finding Your Ancestors: Fundamentals. When I first started my ancestor research, after I had gotten over the initial excitement of reviewing census records and interviewing my living relatives, I almost immediately began trying to find my immigrant ancestors and how they got to America. Through free repositories such […]
This article is part of a series: Finding Your Ancestors: Fundamentals. If you are like me, you want to know as much as possible about the lives of your ancestors. Determining their stories is a challenge, especially if no one is alive who remembers the ancestor you are researching. But fortunately, many documents record at […]
This article is part of a series: Finding Your Ancestors: Fundamentals. When researching our ancestors, one of our most important goals is to determine where they lived. This information is key to finding other aspects of their lives, whether they be local or state vital records, census records, or newspapers where there might be further […]
This article is part of a series: Finding Your Ancestors: Fundamentals. Probate Records and Wills are incredibly valuable genealogy research tools. Let’s start with two definitions: Probate Definition Probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s estate is settled. This process includes: Will Definition A will is a legal document that outlines how […]
During my early family history research, I quickly realized the immense value of newspapers in uncovering hidden stories. Imagine discovering incredible stories about your ancestors that no one else in your family knows — stories hidden in the pages of history that can bring your family legacy to life. Newspaper research has the power to […]
The Ancestor Hunt is pleased to offer three self-paced courses regarding acquiring vital information from historical newspapers. Find out about marriage notices, birth announcements, obituaries, and dozens more relevant newspaper article types. This is a collaboration with Storied and the details can be found on the Webinars page. Make sure that you apply the ANCESTOR […]
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