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What clues about your family history have you uncovered through old obituaries?

Have you read 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'? On this day in 1856, author L. Frank Baum was born. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Have old yearbooks helped you uncover new details about your ancestors?

On May 14, 1804, explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left St. Louis, Missouri to begin their historic expedition to explore the lands of the American Northwest. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Happy birthday to Stephen Colbert! Today the comedian and late-night host turns 62. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Which family history story turned out to be very different once you researched it?

On this day in 1820, Florence Nightingale was born. Known as the "Lady with the Lamp," Nightingale is remembered as the founder of modern nursing. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Did your family have a go-to show that you all watched together growing up?

On this day in 1904, surrealist painter Salvador Dalí was born. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Today we honor the incredible mothers and mother figures who inspire us daily. Wishing everyone a beautiful Mother's Day. ✨

Have you ever visited the homes of your ancestors?

On this day in 1884, Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, was born. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Does your family have a recipe that's been passed down for generations? What is it?

On this day in 1812, English poet and playwright Robert Browning was born in London, England. A prolific poet, Browning was known as one of the leading Victorian writers of his era. geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Old postcards offer a glimpse into the lives of your ancestors, telling stories of the places and people they visited. Do you have any old postcards?

Legendary filmmaker Orson Welles was born on May 6, 1915. How are you related? geni.com/blog/profile-o…

What would you do with a genealogy time machine?

Today marks the birth of American journalist Nellie Bly! How are you related? geni.com/blog/profile-o…

Are you keeping your Merge Center tidy? Or do you still have pending source conflicts and inconsistencies? Now is the perfect time to do a little spring cleaning on family tree! geni.com/blog/cleaning-…

Today we remember actress Audrey Hepburn on what would have been her 97th birthday. geni.com/blog/profile-o…