This article is one of many that references the legendary highwayman, John A. Murrell. Newspapers.com

Marriage Record from Civil Registration for Antonino Sansone & Rosa Comella. FamilySearch.org.

Birth Record for Antonino Sansone. FamilySearch.org.

Birth Record for Rosa Comella. FamilySearch.org.

Rarities such as this 1883 Contra Costa County Coroner's Report can often be the only clues to what became of lost relatives. FamilySearch.org

There are many stories of epidemics in which our ancestors have perished. This can make our search difficult at times. Newspapers.com.

Clues about where to find records can often be found in historical newspapers like this article about that New York State Comptroller's office containing records having to do with land grants to British deserters during the U.S. American Revolution. Newspapers.com.

Brief mentions in the local newspaper, like this one about George Washington Frost being awarded for corn that he grew, can be an insight into the lives of our ancestors. Newspapers.com.

Disasters such as fire affected many of our ancestors. This article tells of the destruction of the home of Jesse Malone and the narrow escape of his family. Newspapers.com.