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Backing Up Your Genealogy Data 
Guest Author, Elyse Doerflinger, has written a wonderful blog on backing up your computer files. There are things that we can do to prevent this from being a complete loss of work. With permission, I would like to share with you Elyse’s article on “Backing Up Your Genelaogy Data.”
Can We Link to Adam & Eve?
A goal for many a researcher is proving his line to Adam and Eve. Many researchers have claimed this has been done for their lines. I wondered if this, in reality, could be done Casefile Clues for Beginners
In the past I have written about Casefile Clues written by Michael John Neill. He has found that many just getting started could benefit from the same format, but on a beginner level. He has just announced the formation of Casefile Clues for Beginners. Cemetery, Death & Obituary Links
CEMETERY, DEATH AND OBITUARY LINKS Cite Sources As You Research
Finding our ancestors is more than a hobby to a lot of family researchers. A lot of us take it very seriously and want to trace our families as far back as we can, but at the same time as accurately as we can. Are we citing our sources for ourselves and others as we research? Cyndi´s List of Genealogy Links [offsite link]
The mother of all genealogy link sites. Includes more than 122,000 links to information in 150 categories. DearMyrtle´s Daily Genealogy Column [offsite link]
Sign up to receive regular emails from this popular columnist. Death Resources 
The death date is one of the vital things we need as we research our ancestors. We know once they have died, any other documentation will be limited on them after that date. That is why resources like death certificates and the Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is so vital to our research. Disease Terminology M-N
Disease terminology you may find on Death Certificates M-N
Documenting YOU
We tend to document our families or those we are doing research for, but what about “YOU”. Are you thinking about the records, documents, certificates, and resources that YOU are creating and citing those sources? Who is documenting/citing YOU?
Factors That Influence Your Research
It is very important when doing family history to know what is going on in the community around your families. It could very well make a difference in discovering your ancestors and saving you time in knowing possible sources and/or dead ends. Here are some of the things to be on the watch for. Family Ties
Family History Consultants can meet with members and provide fun interactive ways to learn about Family History and Temple related topics. Here are some examples... Gen-Newbie [offsite link]
Email list for compter and/or geneology newcomers. Sponsored by Rootsweb. Genealogical Events
Here are some wonderful genealogical events you might want to consider for the upcoming year. The friends and networking opportunities, along with the knowledge you will gain, will well be worth the financial commitment.
Genealogy Advice for Future Generations
Amy Coffin of the "We Tree Genealogy Blog" has yet another successful series on her hands: 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History. This week’s challenge is to offer future generations some advice. Come read my advice, then share yours in the forum! Genealogy Documentation
Genealogy Documentation is listing your sources for the data you find during your research. Genealogy Newsletter
Genealogy Newsletter from Bellaonline.com sent for Free. Genealogy Tips
Genealogy Tips to aid in Research Getting Started [offsite link]
Series of articles for beginners from Ancestry.com. Getting Started in Genealogy & Links
So you have decided to do a family history genealogy search. How do you begin with one of your ancestors if you only know a name and a place? Helm´s Genealogy Toolbox [offsite link]
Comprehensive site with several categories of links. The site is easy to navigate and packed with information. How to start tracing your family history [offsite link]
Nice step-by-step guide to getting started in genealogy from Origins.net . Informant's Knowledge and Memories
Sometimes information given on genealogical documents are only as accurate as the informant’s knowledge and memories. The information given may be incorrect or just part of it is correct; it may not be given in error intentionally, the mistaken facts can lead us as researches in wrong directions. More Than Just Names
Guest Editor Terrie Lynn Bittner (LDS Families) shares an article telling us how she brings her ancestor's to life. Probate Records
When someone dies, their estate may go through the Probate process. This record can generate data that can be helpful when researching your family. Probate Records can be of great benefit to you as you do your research. Promoting Genealogical Societies
Genealogical Societies have noticed a decline in their membership with the economy having most of us tightening our financial belts. Those in leadership positions are questioning what they can do to promote their membership and make others feel their monies are well spent in joining their Society. School Sales to Stock Genealogy Items
School is starting up again. The stores are having their “Back to School” specials, and students are not the only ones taking advantage of these savings.
The Importance of the Original
I attended a seminar led by Michael John Neill. He mentioned something that I had not thought much about-the importance of noting the type of document you are looking at – is it an original or a copy? Have you ever thought about why this is so important and how it might apply to your research?
USGenWeb [offsite link]
A must for every U.S. researcher. Contains links to every county in each of the 50 states. Year in Review Genealogy Aids
New Years is just a few weeks away and I have been giving thought to things that helped me this past year in doing my research. The following are things that helped me and they might help you as well. This is my year in review on techniques I have used and benefitted from. You Have a Story To Tell
Imagine going through your grandmother’s attic and finding her mother’s journal. How exciting to read how your great grandmother lived, her thoughts, her opinions, her trials and the day to day things she jotted down. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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