Genealogy software programs are very helpful in keeping our family data organized; a program that helps us print out charts and reports. Here are a few of many to choose from.

Maureen Taylor is the author of Uncovering Your Ancestry Through Family Photographs. Through Photo Detective, she's dedicated to helping those who share her infatuation with discovering the stories behind images of the past. She has been featured in many articles. Come learn more....

Most every Saturday night, Randy Seaver, of Genea-Musings hosts some genealogy night FUN! I am usually not at home or occupied with other things, but tonight I am going to join in the FUN! His question to blog about is “What event or person inspired you to start your genelaogy research?”

The Family History Center (FHC) was founded in 1894. It serves about 2,000 patrons daily and is the largest facilities of its kind in the world. The FHC has many valuable resources.

In my family, some strange things happen. Does this happen to you? Your family roll their eyes when you say one word about the family research... Come learn more..

Family stories, everybody loves to read or hear about them. As I do my family research, and those of you who are genealogists, whether by profession or hobbiest, we come across some unique stories. Let's write about them!

May 10, 2009 is Mother’s Day. As I was reflecting on this special day, I started thinking about my maternal ancestors that lost their little ones at infancy—and some even their own lives.

Charles Strother Smith was my great grandfather. For many years the Smith Family researchers pondered on his middle name, Strother. We assumed it was a mother or grandmother’s maiden name, but research proved that theory incorrect.

Charles Noah and Mary Martha Shook are the parents of Bolivar Lee Shook, the author of song, Cabin on the Hill, recorded by Flatt & Scruggs.

I am sharing a letter of an Irish Descendant, Father Tom Maloney. He beautifully reflects on the history of Ireland and how it related to his genealogy research and lives of his ancestors.