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How can old newspapers be useful in tracing my family tree?

April 26, 2017Family Tree newspapers tracing useful

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How can old newspapers be useful in tracing my family tree?

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A. Apart from local news articles, old newspapers may contain funeral/death notices, obituaries and other social news items. Obituaries can be extremely useful providing personal background information you wouldn’t normally find on a death certificate. Newspapers are also useful for information regarding accidents, inquests and court cases. For more information check Info Guide 3.9 -Newspapers available via the Family history Info Guides.