Part 2 - How to be a Master Newspaper Sleuth

Genealogy Genius by Margo Shepherd

Episode notes

Ready to become a newspaper sleuth? Learn the essential techniques to effectively search historical newspapers. Go beyond basic name searches by handling variations (initials, nicknames, "Mrs. John Smith"), spelling issues, and using targeted keywords. Master phrase searching, utilising filters, using visual clues, setting search alerts, and thinking geographically and contextually to uncover hidden family stories.

Keywords
genealogyancestryfamily history