Researching Your Ancestors Using Newspapers

A recorded talk with IHGS Tutor Chloe O'Shea on the  fascinating insights historical newspapers can bring to our ancestors’ lives. Birth, marriage, and death notices, along with local news reports, advertisements, and even court records, can provide valuable context and unexpected details about past generations. Practical guidance is given on searching newspaper archives effectively. The talk highlights how newspapers are an indispensable resource for enriching family history research and uncovering the human stories behind the records.

Chloe O'Shea's book "Tracing Your Ancestors Using Newspapers" will be published by Pen & Sword next spring.

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