Depending on the time of your ancestor’s arrival, knowing the steps for naturalization records can give you the precise date and port of arrival.

A family newsletter is one way to help keep families closer. It is a way for parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, cousins and close friends to know what is happening in your life.

Social Security Numbers - What are they?

As I researched topics to write about I came across the issue of insuring slaves. I was surprised that this was the first time I had came across this. As I talked to my friends who were researching their African American ancestors, they also knew very little about slavery insurance.

School is starting up again in just a few weeks. The stores are having their “Back to School” specials, and students are not the only ones taking advantage of these savings.

Lowcountry Africana and The South Carolina Department of Archives and History today announced plans to digitize and publish freely online more than 25,000 historic documents of interest to researchers of African American genealogy and history.

Roots Television is a great site that is excellent for genealogist in their learning endeavor. check out "Are you Smarter Than a Gradeschool Genealogist?"

I recently sat home all weekend watching Roots and The Next Generation of Roots. It has a great impact on me as I watched it.

Roger Murphy and Nancy Wilson's descendancy. It is great fun to find cousins researching the same family you are, helping each other add and correct family lines.

Memorial article on Richard Hightower "Champion" Cox, celebrating his life's accomplishments and struggles. This article was written for a Cox Reunion.