The Nickname Finder automatically generates nicknames for given names to help improve your genealogy searches. This tool is designed to help genealogists discover records that might otherwise remain hidden. I have seen as high as 50% additional results by using nicknames in newspaper search criteria. Nicknames are often used in other types of genealogy records. Simply enter […]
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Historical records — especially newspapers — frequently use abbreviations. If you search only for a full name, you may miss many valuable records. The Given Name Abbreviation Finder automatically generates abbreviations for given names to help improve your genealogy searches. Simply enter a given name and the tool will suggest common abbreviations used in historical records and historical […]
Not sure how two relatives are connected? Our Cousin Relationship Calculator makes it simple. First identify the shared ancestor. Then select how each person is related to that ancestor. The calculator instantly determines the cousin relationship. Cousin relationships are based on how many generations each person is removed from a shared ancestor. Whether you are comparing great-grandparents […]
Understanding military records requires knowing what the abbreviations actually mean. Service files, draft cards, pension records, headstones, and even newspaper notices frequently use shortened rank titles. This quick reference guide lists common military rank abbreviations and their full meanings to help you interpret records accurately and avoid misidentifying service level or status. Army / General […]
Land deeds are filled with legal terminology that can obscure valuable genealogical clues. This Quick Reference Glossary explains common terms found in property transactions so you can better understand ownership transfers, family relationships, legal rights, and financial circumstances recorded in deed books. Term Meaning Grantor Person selling or transferring the property Grantee Person receiving or […]
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Online Newspaper Database Updates for November/December Over 1,000 New titles were added by various Free and Subscription databases in the last month. Here are links to all the updates: Chronicling America – https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/chronicling-america-updates-november-2025/ Advantage Archives – Not Yet Published Veridian – https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/veridian-adds-updates-395-titles-december-2025/ Newspapers dot com – Not Yet Published GenealogyBank – https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/genealogybank-adds-updates-18-titles-december-2025/ NewspaperARCHIVE – https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/newspaperarchive-update-november-2025/ […]
A Focused Guide from the Newspaper Research Academy Introduction – The Obituary Is Only the Beginning When a loved one died, the obituary was only one of many newspaper traces left behind. In fact, dozens of other articles — often printed before or after the obituary — reveal details that never appeared in the formal […]
A Focused Guide from the Newspaper Research Academy Introduction – The Vanishing Half of History For generations, women appeared everywhere in community newspapers — yet rarely under their own names. They were “Mrs. John Parker,” “the bride,” “the hostess,” or “the daughter of ….” Tracking these hidden identities is one of the most frustrating — […]