The ideal birth record is a government birth certificate or a church baptism or christening record. When those cannot be found, historical newspapers are alternative sources of information on birth dates, birth place, and parents’ names.
Gather as much information as possible: census records, family Bibles, school records, interviews with elderly relatives, etc., before beginning. Then either access historical newspapers online, or contact local historical societies to search old newspapers. Here’s what to look for:
Birth Announcements in Old Newspapers
Birth announcements are common today, but were not the norm for people living in past centuries. Large city newspapers might only list births in prominent families, but genealogists may be successful with small town papers.
- Canon Newport News Employment
- 3 Channel Eyewitness News
- Tampa Bay Ten News
- South Africa Newspaper
- Monticello Newspaper Georgia
The Monticello News · 237 West Washington St · P.O. Box 30 · Monticello · GA 31064. News Index · Search Box ·
