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Genealogy Resources Find genealogy resources and family history articles, conferences, webinars, software updates, tips, cartoons, and more here.

I do not personally endorse any products shown, nor receive payment for any post. Anyone who has ever done genealogy or family history research has stumbled at one time or another with a ‘brick wall’. Find genealogy and family history resources, articles, conferences, software updates, tips, cartooons, and more here. Or if you prefer twitter instead, my page there is BeyondBrickWal1

If you would like additional help with your genealogy research, please feel free to join my group, "Genealogy...Beyond the Brick Walls" on Linkedin where all members help each other break through their brick walls.The group is made up of over 4900 members from all over the world...all willing to help others break down some brick walls. Come join and be a part of the group!

11/20/2025

Welcome to Genealogy Education Bytes, posted on Wednesday afternoon for the past week, where we try to highlight some of the most importan...

11/20/2025

FREE WEBINAR FOR EVERYONE!

Join the Chicago Genealogical Society on December 1, 2025 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. central for our CGS Webinar via Zoom: “Unlock Your Family’s Story: An Introduction to Genealogical and DNA Research" with Barry Love. Registration is required.*

CGS Board Member, Barry Love, will give this engaging talk that’s designed to ignite your passion for genealogy and inspire you to delve into your family history! You'll discover how genealogy builds knowledge and skills across various domains, from research and critical thinking to creative problem-solving and persuasive writing. It will also emphasize the supportive community of fellow genealogists who can help you along the way. Expect surprises as Barry demonstrates some tricks and traps of genealogical research. And learn about the benefits and challenges of DNA testing in genealogy.

Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting out, this webinar promises to provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you uncover your family's unique history. Walk away with a newfound appreciation for genealogy and the excitement to give it a try.

Barry Love serves on the board of the Chicago Genealogical Society. His passion for history and genealogy—and his desire to inspire others to explore this fascinating hobby—led him to begin giving presentations to various groups and organizations throughout Chicago before the pandemic. He also leads historical walking tours of Roscoe Village.

* Registration is required via the Chicago Genealogical Society website at https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/event-6304087. Registration will close 1 hour prior to the event. This webinar is FREE for everyone. The webinar will take place virtually via ZOOM. Everyone registered will receive an email the morning of the event with log-in instructions and a link. This information is not to be shared.
Note: The Webinar will be recorded and available on the CGS website in the Members Only section at https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/Webinar-Archive.

Thank you for being a member of The Chicago Genealogical Society! https://www.chicagogenealogy.org/

11/20/2025

The Franciscan Library in Killiney, Co. Dublin, holds unexpected treasures for family historians, including church records from Wexford parishes.

11/20/2025

New Jersey Archives: 339 Newspapers for Genealogy Research

Read the article (with a complete title list) on the GenealogyBank blog: https://tinyurl.com/2h659m7b

If you are researching your ancestry from New Jersey, you will want to use GenealogyBank’s online NJ newspaper archives: 339 titles to help you search your family history in the “Garden State,” providing coverage from 1765 to Today. There are millions of articles and records in our online New Jersey newspaper archives!

Photo: the Delaware Water Gap is shared between Warren County, New Jersey, and neighboring Pennsylvania. Credit: CPacker and Nicholas; Wikimedia Commons.

11/20/2025

Common Terms for Birth and Childhood in Newspapers (New Quicksheet)

Newspapers frequently used specialized, euphemistic, or era-specific language when reporting births, infants, young children, adoptions, milestones, and early-life events. Understanding these phrases helps genealogists interpret announcements, society news, accident reports, hospital notes, church columns, and family notices. The tables in the Quicksheet list historically common terms seen in newspapers, what they meant, and how they can help identify ancestors or reconstruct family structure.

Get the 3 page Quicksheet at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/common-terms-for-birth-and-childhood-in-newspapers/

11/20/2025

What are Nigerians mixed with? Discover Nigeria's 371 ethnic groups, genetic West African roots, and complex heritage mixing patterns explained.

11/20/2025

Puerto Rican Civil Registration Marriage Records, a new article on the Ancestry® blog by AncestryProGenealogists® expert Karin Chamberlain.

https://bit.ly/3WRVkix

11/20/2025

Wacky Wednesday

11/20/2025

Finding Hidden Original Records on Ancestry and FamilySearch:

As you search online record collections in Ancestry and FamilySearch, you'll discover that some entries are index-only (no records). Because indexes are summaries, you may be missing valuable information from the original record.

This article by Family History Daily (https://familyhistorydaily.com/genealogy-help-and-how-to/ancestry-research-technique-indexes-original-records/) has some great tips on using built-in tools and links on Ancestry and FamilySearch to track down these original records for your research.

See also Goal B1 in the United States page (https://www.thefhguide.com/project-9-united-statesb1.html ) for tips on finding vital records.

11/20/2025

Using Court Minutes to Find Hidden Ancestors (New Quicksheet)

Ever wondered how to uncover ancestors who barely appear in other records? Court minutes are one of the most overlooked—but revealing—sources in genealogical research. These brief summaries of courtroom activity can uncover relatives, neighbors, conflicts, and everyday interactions that never made it into formal case files.

Get the Quicksheet PDF at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/using-court-minutes-to-find-hidden-ancestors/

11/20/2025

Are you researching ancestors in East Surrey?Don't miss this free recording where you can hear from experts from the local family history society and the loc...

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