Finding Your Ancestors in Historical Newspapers: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Online Newspaper Research Results - Softcover

Marks, Kenneth R

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798346974932

Publisher: Independently published, 2024

Synopsis

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 unlock unique details that birth, marriage, and death records simply cannot.

Unlike many genealogy enthusiasts who focus solely on dates and names, I have always been drawn to the personal stories of people and events. In one interesting newspaper advertisement, I learned that my great-grandfather was a spokesperson for some miracle digestive malady cure—and the bonus was that there was a photo of him. Through years of dedication, I’ve mastered the art of newspaper research, discovering tips and techniques that can revolutionize your genealogical pursuits. This expertise forms the core of this book, providing you with the knowledge to uncover the forgotten stories of your ancestors.

Why You Need This Book

• Discover Hidden Stories: Learn how to find remarkable stories about your family that can be easily overlooked.
• Master Powerful Techniques: Unlock advanced newspaper research methods that go far beyond basic surname searches. For example, using abbreviations, nicknames, misspellings, and hyphenated words.
• Access Exclusive Resources: Gain a comprehensive list of historical newspaper databases that save you time and expand your research capabilities.

What You'll Find Inside
The information in this book is presented in seven sections, each designed to guide you step-by-step toward becoming a proficient newspaper researcher:

• Section 1: Why Newspapers Matter — Discover the incredible secrets hidden in historical newspapers and why they are essential to successful genealogical research.
• Section 2: What You'll Find in Historical Newspapers — Learn about the various types of information and articles available, including obituaries, local events, and personal stories that add depth to your family history.
• Section 3: The Digitization Process — Understand how original newspapers are transformed into digital formats, helping you make sense of digital searches and what to expect from scanned content.
• Section 4: Basic and Advanced Search Elements — Develop a thorough understanding of search techniques, from fundamental to advanced, enabling you to find even the most elusive articles.
• Section 5: Tools and Techniques for Success — Master advanced search strategies, plus dozens of practical tips that will help you find the information you need efficiently.
• Section 6: Software and Subscription Databases — Explore the various online software packages and subscription databases available, making your search more productive and informed.
• Section 7: Historical Newspaper Databases — Access major online newspaper databases from the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond, complete with direct links to each resource.

Exclusive Bonus: Get a downloadable PDF version with clickable links to all the newspaper databases mentioned in the book — absolutely free! This makes it easier than ever to put your newfound skills to work immediately.

This book provides everything you need to build exceptional online newspaper research skills and uncover the incredible, untold stories of your ancestors.

Unlock the secrets hidden in newspapers and start discovering the incredible untold stories of your ancestors today!

Edition details

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798346974932
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 131