Description
When census and vital records fail to find an ancestor, newspapers are one of the favorite places genealogists look next, and digital newspapers make the research infinitely faster. Few sources can reveal the details of our ancestors’ lives like newspaper articles – from birth announcements, engagements, court cases to death notices, obituaries, and local histories. In this talk, Marcie Crocker will discuss how you can fill in some details about the people in your family history. She will give examples of what you can find, the types of questions they can answer, and some strategies to get the most out of these databases, as well as where to find them. Join us and learn why online newspapers should be a major weapon in your genealogical toolbox.
