In September 2025, MyHeritage published 1.2 billion historical records across 24 new and updated collections. These collections are from the United States, Australia, France, Germany, the U.K., Ireland, Spain, and Poland. The collections include birth, marriage, and death records, names and stories from newspapers, and newspaper pages. Many of these collections feature images.
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Here are more details about each of the collections added.
| Collection | Description | Number of Records | Link to Search |
|---|---|---|---|
 Australia Gazettes from OldNews.com | An index of historical local, regional and national Australian gazettes includes MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating back to 1836. | 484,280 pages added for a total of 1,502,081 pages | Search collection now |
 France, Names & Stories in Newspapers | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from France. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 837,671,844 records | Search collection now |
 France, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from France on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 51,650,284 records added for a total of 125,061,789 records | Search collection now |
| France Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from France was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1700s to mid 1900s. | 1,511,964 pages added for a total of 2,623,162 pages | Search collection now |
 Germany Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Germany was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1700s to mid 1900s. | 555,370 pages added for a total of 20,930,073 pages | Search collection now |
 Ireland, Catholic Parish Deaths and Burials, 1795-1881 | An index of parish registers of death and burial from Ireland, between the years 1795 and 1881. | 235,063 records | Search collection now |
 Ireland, Catholic Parish Marriages, 1742-1912 | An index of marriage records from Ireland, between the years 1742 and 1912. | 3,300,194 records | Search collection now |
 Ireland Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Ireland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to 1900. | 37,048 pages added for a total of 233,906 pages | Search collection now |
 Poland Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Poland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to mid-1900s. | 374,586 pages added for a total of 7,112,029 pages | Search collection now |
 Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona Births and Baptisms, 1850-1923 | An index of birth records of the Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain, between the years 1850 and 1923. | 1,295,594 records | Search collection now |
 Spain Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of historical national, regional and local newspapers and gazettes from Spain was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1600s to early 2000s. | 932,087 pages for a total of 16,877,377 pages | Search collection now |
 United Kingdom Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of historical local, regional and national British newspapers, periodicals and gazettes includes advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating back to 1665. | 613,637 pages added for a total of 12,692,543 pages | Search collection now |
 Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (California, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from California, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 1,205,023 records added for a total of 211,355,696 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 2,450,303 records added for a total of 1,093,066,968 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 42,617,975 records added for a total of 764,171,973 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 74,963,019 records added for a total of 1,197,144,197 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 4,108,073 records added for a total of 1,102,863,938 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 2,964,960 records added for a total of 776,769,001 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 3,639,551 records added for a total of 932,835,555 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 71,089,660 records added for a total of 1,325,589,741 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from North Carolina, South Carolina, and District of Columbia on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 60,930,926 records added for a total of 753,275,360 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage. | 2,664,335 records added for a total of 618,323,395 records | Search collection now |
| Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska) | An index of records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska on OldNews.com. | 15,773,122 records added for a total of 1,037,635,263 records | Search collection now |
 United States Newspapers from OldNews.com | An index of of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from United States has been created with MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology. | 6,430,054 pages added for a total of 97,700,104 pages | Search collection now |
Australia Gazettes from OldNews.com
This index of historical local, regional and national Australian gazettes includes MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating back to 1836. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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France, Names & Stories in Newspapers
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from France. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference and the full OCR text through the use of MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR). Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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France, Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from France on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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France Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers and periodicals from France was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1700s to mid 1900s. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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Germany Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers, periodicals and gazettes from Germany was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the mid 1700s to mid 1900s. These printed articles feature daily news that may include mentions of relatives, and offer a rich variety of vital record substitutes, such as birth, marriage, and death notices, along with obituaries.
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Ireland, Catholic Parish Deaths and Burials, 1795–1881
This collection contains parish registers of death and burial from Ireland, between the years 1795 and 1881. Records typically include the name of the deceased, place of residence, date and place of death, age at the time of death and date and place of burial. Some records also include the names of the parents.
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Ireland, Catholic Parish Marriages, 1742–1912
This collection contains marriage records from Ireland, between the years 1742 and 1912. Records typically include the names of the groom and the bride and the date and place of marriage. Records may include the bride’s and the groom’s residences and the names of their parents.
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Ireland Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Ireland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to 1900. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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Poland Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers and periodicals from within the borders of modern Poland was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1700s to mid-1900s. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona Births and Baptisms, 1850–1923
This collection contains birth records of the Catholic church in Barcelona, Spain, between the years 1850 and 1923. Records typically include the name of the child, the date of birth, the date and place of baptism, the parents’ names, birthplaces, and residence and the names of the paternal and maternal grandparents.
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Spain Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional and local newspapers and gazettes from Spain was created using MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles primarily focused from the late 1600s to early 2000s. In addition to news of the day that may contain names of relatives, they contain a wide range of vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, death notices and obituaries.
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United Kingdom Newspapers from OldNews.com
This index of historical local, regional and national British newspapers, periodicals and gazettes includes advanced optical character recognition (OCR) of articles dating back to 1665. Newspapers are an essential resource for genealogy and family history research as they can contain rich information about people in a family tree, through obituaries and other vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, and death notices.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (California, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from California, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
Search Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Kentucky on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from North Carolina, South Carolina, and District of Columbia on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Ohio, Indiana, Michigan)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
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Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Nebraska)
This collection contains records of names, events, and stories, found in newspapers from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska on OldNews.com. The records were extracted from the newspaper articles using advanced AI technology developed by MyHeritage.
Records typically include the name of the individuals mentioned, the relationships between the individuals, the newspaper name, the publication place and date, and a snippet of text from the newspaper containing the reference. Records may include events such as birth and marriage announcements, obituaries, public achievements, business events, and more. Records often include additional details such as residence, occupation, and associated locations or institutions. Every record includes a useful summary of the article, generated automatically by AI.
United States Newspapers from OldNews.com
This collection of historical national, regional, and local newspapers, periodicals, and gazettes from the United States has been created with MyHeritage’s advanced optical character recognition (OCR) technology. Covering a period from the late 1700s to the late 1900s, these printed articles feature daily news that may include mentions of relatives, and offer a rich variety of vital record substitutes, such as birth, marriage, and death notices, along with obituaries.
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Example
In the Ireland, Catholic Parish Marriages, 1742–1912 collection, we found a record for the 1890 marriage of John James Dillon and Bridget Hennessy in Harrington Street Parish, Dublin.
This entry shows how detailed these parish records can be, even for ordinary people. It includes the marriage date and the parish location, along with both individuals’ residences. It also records the names of their parents. Records like this give useful insight into everyday Irish life in the late 19th century and make it possible to trace family connections across generations.
Summary
We hope these valuable collections help you make new discoveries in your family history research. Searching the collections on MyHeritage is free. To view the records or to save records to your family tree, you’ll need a Data, Complete, or Omni plan.
For newspaper collections from OldNews.com, an Omni plan, or an OldNews Pro plan, is required to view the full newspaper images on OldNews.com.
If you have a family tree on MyHeritage, our Record Matching technology will notify you automatically if records from these collections match your relatives. You’ll then be able to review the record and decide if you’d like to add the new information to your family tree.
Enjoy the new collections!
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