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Genealogy Resources 4 Hidden Treasures in Ancestry DNA
Learn what a testing kit from Ancestry.com can show you about your family roots.
Genealogy Resources How to get a Family Coat of Arms
Family Coat of Arms are not things of the past. New additions are made by the College of Arms which has been…
Genealogy Research OneGreatFamily Quick Review
Sometimes, searching for family history names can become drudgery. It can get so hard to just add one name to…
Genealogy Research Ancestry.com - Quick Review - Choosing the Best Genealogy Software
There are lots of genealogy and family history resources out there that you can choose from, and I've tried…
Genealogy Resources Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are? A familiar question, one that is usually asked when you're in trouble. However,…
Personal History How you can turn your Blog into a Book
If you're like most people, either you or your family members have a blog (a blog is somewhat of a journal…
Genealogy Research Five Ideas to overcome genealogy roadblocks
Every once in a while (perhaps more often than we would like) roadblocks, dead ends, and difficulty halt work…
Genealogy Resources Put your Family History on the Map
We've mentioned before that you can use Google Maps and Google Earth to map your family history, but now you…
Genealogy Resources Are Your Ancestors on the Wall?
Many folks have an insatiable desire to research their roots to find out who they are and where they come…
Genealogy Resources Footnote introduces picture labeling and Vietnam Memorial Project
Footnote.com (a genealogy website) has introduced a feature that allows visitors to upload pictures and then…
Genealogy Resources The Worst Baby Names Ever
Real baby names that parents have used for their children as documented by Census data.
Genealogy Organization 5 Tips for Taking Great Photos For Family History Records
Digital cameras are all over the place these days and it is so easy to take tons of pictures. Digital cameras…
Genealogy Research Family Search Indexing - How do I Find Records?
Find genealogy records that you and others have indexed through the familysearch.org indexing project.
Genealogy Research Old Job Descriptions
Occupations from decades and centuries past can be hard to define. Discover meanings behind census and other…
Genealogy Resources Don't Forget to Phone Home (for free)
Get rid of phone bills and long distance charges and stay better connected with your family members abroad.
Genealogy Resources Preserving Your Library of Learning Part 2
Preserve your favorite reads for others with an online bookshelf for free. Share your thoughts and insights…
Genealogy Organization Preserving Your Library of Learning
Use a free resource to track your favorite books and share them with family members.
Genealogy Resources Top 5 Ways to Preserve Family History with Audio
Sounds, sounds, sounds. There are lots of sounds in this world, but none so unique or as appreciated as the…
Genealogy Organization Can Letters Make a Difference?
Letters written by your ancestors are such a great way to find information about those who have paved the way…
Genealogy Resources What's at Ancestry.com
Find out what's available for free at Ancestry.com.
Genealogy Organization Documenting Family Travels
Create and share your special memories of places you've traveled. Collect and store information about where…
Genealogy Resources Top 10 Genealogy Blogs
Find out the top 10 genealogy blogs and podcast.s
Personal History Livin' Like the Old Days
Not too satisfied with the hectic life of today? Try going back a couple hundred years.
Genealogy Resources Re-distribute Family History Books
Preserve copies of your family history books and journals. Discover options for physical and digital copies.
Genealogy Resources Include Your Ancestor's Information in the World's Largest Encyclopedia
Start a genealogy wiki or contribute to one already out there. Learn how to do it.
Personal History Are You a Pack Rat?
What sort of things do you or your family collect?
Genealogy Resources Geni Family Tree
Free family tree tool review of the Geni Family Tree web-based service.
Genealogy Resources Family.Show
Use Family.Show to display your family tree.
Genealogy Resources Get Inspired to do Genealogy
Get inspired to do your genealogy. Learn from inspiring stories of other researchers.
Genealogy Resources Top 10 Genealogy Websites
Top 10 Genealogy resources online. Watch for the "up and coming" sites that will soon be major players in the…
Genealogy Resources Five Ways to Create an Online Tribute
Find free ways to create an online tribute for friends and family members.
Personal History If You Could Talk to Your Future Self What Would You Say?
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? What about travel into the future? There's an easy way to do…
Genealogy Organization How to Free up 30 Minutes of Time for Family History
Learn how to better use your time so you can spend it searching genealogy.
Downloads Family Name Meaning Charts
Download the free family name meanings chart.
Genealogy Research What does Your Name Mean?
Do you know what your name means? Find out what your first and last names mean and fun ways to use the…
Genealogy Resources Have Your Ancestors Been Included in the Wall of Honor?
Are your ancestors included in the Wall of Honor?
Genealogy Resources Were Your Ancestors in the News?
Where your ancestors involved in politics, major events of the day, or were they heroes or horse thieves at…
Genealogy Resources Using Google Earth to View Where your Ancestors Lived
Discover what the locations your ancestors came from look like. Visit the locations from the comfort of your…
Genealogy Resources She Has Her Father's Eyes
Learn how to find out if Baby looks more like Mom or Dad.
Genealogy Research Free Genealogy and Family History Classes
Get trained in family history research by taking college courses online for free!
Genealogy Research What is the FamilySearch Indexing Project?
Learn about how to help document census information. Be a contributor!
Personal History Create a Map of Places You've Visited
Create a visual map marking places that you've lived or visited on vacation. Use Google Maps to catalog your…
Genealogy Organization Manage Your Life Story and Pictures
Learn how to organize your family and personal pictures into a timeline online. Share your photos with others.
Genealogy Organization Map your Family History - Literally
Map out your family history. Find out how to put on a may where your family came from.
Genealogy Organization How to Manage Family Heirlooms
What are you going to do with your family heirlooms and keepsakes? Read about a simple system to keep track…
Downloads Heirloom Request List
Download a family heirloom request list to help your family decide who should receive which family keepsake.
Downloads Family Heirloom and Keepsake Tracker
Download the free family heirloom and keepsake tracker. Make sure your keepsakes get passed on not passed…
Downloads Free Personal History Starter Kit - Download
Download the free personal history starter kit for free. Get started on your personal history with a few easy…
Genealogy Resources Let the Internet Search Your Genealogy For You
Search family history for free while you sleep. Quick steps to setting up automatic alerts whenever new…
Genealogy Research Why Post Your Family History / Genealogy Online
Should you post your family history online? There are many reasons why we should share our family history…
Personal History Organizing your Digital Pictures
Organize your digital pictures for free in just a few easy steps. Save yourself time by creating a simple…
Personal History 30 Days to Keeping a Consistent and Meaningful Journal
Learn how to become an excellent journal writer with a few easy steps. Your posterity with thank you!
Genealogy Research Family Coat of Arms - What is it? Do I Have One?
Does your family have a coat of arms? What do all the symbols mean? Discover for free the mystery behind the…
Genealogy Research Is Your Family Superstitious?
Is your family superstitious? Were your ancestors superstitious? Discover superstitions from all over the…
Genealogy Resources Free Genealogy Search Resources
Free resources for organizing and finding family history and genealogy information. Discover the family tree…
Genealogy Research Family History vs. Genealogy
Learn the difference between "family history" and "genealogy."
Genealogy Research Cousin Relation Explanation
Find out how to interpret "second cousin twice removed" and similar relations in your genealogy with easy to…
Genealogy Organization Creating an Official Family Association
Keep better track of your genealogy by creating a family association. Learn the basics about setting up an…
Genealogy Resources Preserving Family History with Video
Preserve your family history with video in a few easy steps. Video is a great way to share and preserve your…
Genealogy Research LDS / Mormon Genealogy Quick Start
Wondering what it takes to take a name to the temple? Find out a few quick times that can save you time!
Genealogy Research Creating Family History Stories from Only Places and Dates
Looking for stories about your ancestors but can't find any? Learn how to write your own histories about your…
Genealogy Resources Preserving Your Family History Documents
Don't work on your family history only to lose it! Make sure you're using the best standard for preserving…
Genealogy Organization Create a Family History Book
Writing a family history book can be a great way to share your genealogy work with family. Learn how to…
Genealogy Organization It's 11:00; does your Family Know Where Your Genealogy is Located?
Make sure you let family members know where you've placed your genealogy research.
Genealogy Organization Writing your Personal History
Writing your personal history can be easy with a unique approach. Write your personal history differently,…
Genealogy Resources Stay connected with Family with Web Cams
Reach out to family and friends for free over the web. The Internet makes it so easy, and it's free. Follow…
Genealogy Organization Keep Track of Family with a Free Family Website
View comparisons and best picks for free family websites. View easy to use solutions for your family's needs.
Genealogy Organization Free Family Tree Tool
Free family tree tool comparison. It couldn't be easier to get started with your genealogy and family tree!…
Site Make Money with your Website or Blog
Simple steps to get started earning money from your website or blog. It's the little things that can make or…
Genealogy Research DNA Genealogy Research
DNA research can be very helpful in tracing your family roots and where your family originated from. Learn…