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Alex Haley and Roots – A Saga Of An American Family

I first read Roots when I was in taking my college major. I was already familiar with American history and the genesis of the journey of the Blacks in the Americas. This book however, never failed to stir strong emotions inside me despite the fact that I do not even have the [...]

LDS Church Puts 200 Million More Records on FamilySearch

Friday, August 20 2010
By Prepared by LDS Newsroom
As the nation’s genealogical societies gather in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference this week to share tips and tricks for finding one’s elusive ancestors, there will certainly besome clamoring over an unexpected gift from FamilySearch, a world leader in historic records preservation and access. [...]

Great Genealogy Learning Links

*** Listed on this site are “23 Things” (or small exercises) that you can do as a “possible” way to enhance your skills with Family History and/or Genealogy on any level. The exercises will expand your knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0 technology. 
https://fch.ldschurch.org/WWSupport/23things/
*** Free Family History, Family Tree, and Genealogy [...]

Great Quotes

Many times a day I realize how much my own outer & inner life is built upon the labors of my fellowmen, both living & dead, & how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received. Albert Einstein
“I saw behind me those who had gone, and [...]

How To Get Help From Antagonistic Relatives When Doing Your Family Tree Research

Many people who are researching their family tree, at one time or another run into someone who is negative or even antagonistic toward the idea of anyone digging up old family secrets. While kindness, consideration and enthusiasm open the doors with most folks, some resistant members of the family may need something more. Occasionally you [...]

Use The Power of Attraction To Find Your Family Tree Successfully

You may ask: How do I find the maximum success in building my family tree?  There are immutable laws that govern the universe.  One of those laws is the law of attraction.  Whether one believes in a governing law or not, that belief (or lack thereof) does not change the reality of the law by [...]

5 Tips To Research Family Tree Genealogy Effectively

by Ellis Keith
When doing genealogy to research family tree ancestors, there are a few tips that will help you get the best results and have the most fun. Incorporate these tips into your research and you will build your family tree at a much quicker pace.
Tip 1: Start with a Free Family Tree Search to [...]

How To Get Started: Find My Family Tree – Step By Step

by Ellis Keith
Who else has ever wondered: How do I find my family tree? Discovering about famous or ordinary ancestors can be a lot of fun. If you take it a step at a time it’s really rewarding and very easy to start growing your own family tree.
Step 1. Get a notepad and pencil and [...]

Questions to Ask Family Members While Building Your Family Tree

By Ellis Keith
These questions are here to stimulate your thinking when you’re wondering how to start your family tree.  When gathering family data, always be kind and considerate and seek to strengthen family ties and support. Doing so will increase other peoples cooperation, make you a more likable and trustworthy person and significantly increase both [...]

How To Trace Scotland Family History Using Online Resources

If you have Scottish roots, an extended trip to the Scottish motherland to trace family history and discover ancestors would be the most fun but for most of us, because of the time and expense involved in fulfilling that dream, it just isn’t very much of a practical alternative.  Fortunately however; Scotland family history research [...]