Newspapers
Searching the Newspaper.com Indexes at Ancestry
Uncover your ancestors in the thousands of historical newspapers newly indexed at Ancestry.com. These tips will show you how.
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6 Old Newspaper Articles (Besides Obituaries) Where You Can Find Your Ancestors
Obituaries aren't the only way that newspapers covered your ancestors. Learn how to search old newspapers for other articles, with examples of each.
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Newspaper Article Transcription Form
This form can be used to transcribe important details about any newspaper articles that contain important details about your ancestors.
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Comparing the Five Major Newspaper Websites for Genealogy Premium
Looking for digitized newspapers? We’ve got the scoop on five newspaper giants: Newspapers.com, GenealogyBank, NewspaperArchive, Chronicling America and Fulton History. Here’s how they compare.
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Case Study: Using Newspapers to Reconstruct an Ancestor’s Story Premium
Learn what newspapers can do for your research in this case study, in which they help reconstruct a long-forgotten ancestral history.
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Small Town and State-Specific Newspaper Collections Download
Use this download to locate the newspapers of your ancestor's small town or to zero in on a specific state.
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Top Websites for Finding State and Local Historical Newspapers
Don’t stop at the big newspaper websites—these smaller state-by-state databases will help you find historical newspapers for your ancestor's hometown.
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Chronicling America: A Quick Tour
Millions of newspaper pages are searchable on the free Chronicling America website. Learn two of its best features in this quick video.
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Find an Obituary for a Specific Person with These Expert Tips Premium
Learn how to find an obituary for a specific person in your family tree. These tips will help you locate them and understand the details.
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Document Detective: Studying Obituaries Premium
Obituaries can be valuable sources of information for genealogists. Our Document Detective outlines the seven key sections often included in these notices.
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