Massachusetts, Boston Evening Newspaper Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection includes an index to genealogical information (births, marriages, and deaths) appearing in the Boston Evening Newspaper. Images are courtesy of the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Newspapers may include:
 * The names of persons
 * The dates of significant events, such as birth, marriage, and death
 * The names of other relatives
 * Places where events occurred

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person
 * The approximate date of birth, marriage, or death

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information found in the newspaper to search for the birth, marriage and death records
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search the town records in Massachusetts for information the family
 * Search for land and property records
 * Search for probate records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials
 * Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Massachusetts.
 * Massachusetts Guided Research
 * Massachusetts Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.