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Ancestry Magazine Review 
Ancestry Magazine is published bimonthly by Ancestry.com since 1982. You can subscribe to this informative magazine whether you subscribe to the online Ancestry.com or not. I have been a subscriber to Ancestry Magazine and love reading their educational articles. Ancestry.com [offsite link]
Large commercial site offers hundreds of searchable database. Free trials are offered on a regular basis Ancestry.com Review
Ancestry.com is a wonderful tool to be used by researchers. Here are a few features I have come to use and depend on when doing my genealogical research. Black Sea German Research Review
I recently discovered a great website for researching ancestors that are German that resided near the Black Sea, Black Sea German Research. Come learn more about this AWESOME genealogical and historical resource! BlogTalkRadio
BlogTalkRadio is a new genealogical resource I have recently started using. Come learn what topics you can listen to and learn from. BYU Genealogy & Family History Resources
The Brigham Young University (BYU) Family History & Genealogy Resources webpage is a great source for genealogy information. The following are just a few of the features this site offers. Casefile Clues Discount
Casefile Clues has offered the readers of Bellaonline a wonderful opportunity. Michael John Neill is offering Bellaonline readers the special rate of $14.50 for year’s subscription. ($2.50 savings off regular price) Cyndi's List Review
Cyndi’s List is one of the most informative and valued genealogical websites that I have used. I had assumed anyone doing family research for any amount of time knew about this list, but I have talked to researchers lately that have not heard of this appreciated website. Check out Cyndi's List! Family History Centers
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. Family Tree Builder 3 Release
MyHeritage, the leading online destination for families, with more
than 27 million worldwide members, has just released the new
Family Tree Builder 3 with improved standard and premium features,
available as a free download from www.myheritage.com/family-tree-builder.
FamilySearch Learning Resources
FamilySearch has long been known to have great genealogical data for vital records. Their digital collection has exploded, and more researchers are guided to this great resource. Their Learning Center has a great source of educational material. Come learn more! FamilySearch Record Updates
The FamilySearch Record group has been a great addition to FREE online research records. You can search millions of indexed records for your ancestors. Records are frequently being updated. When you go to the FamilySearch site, new and/or updated records to the site are noted by a red *. FamilySearch Updates 
FamilySearch is adding FREE new images quite often. Make sure you check back to see what is new. The new images can be distinguished between the records already there by the *Asterick star. Here is what is newly added as of March 30, 2011. Free Family History Webinars
Legacy just announced upcoming FREE Webinars. Check them out and register early! Genealogy and YouTube
There are many different ways to learn and research your family and develop good genealogical skills. I have been viewing videos on Youtube; I did some keywords that had to do with Genealogy. This will give you some ideas of videos on YouTube you can go and watch from the comfort of your own home. Genealogy Inspiration
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?” Genealogy Websites I Have Bookmarked
There are several genealogy websites that are worth bookmarking. There is nothing so frustrating as to need information from a website and you cannot remember its web address. Using your internet program, you can bookmark websites or save it in your favorites! GeneaWebinars Review
GeneaWebinars is a great place to find many educational genealogical Webinars. Genealogy Webinars are a wonderful way to educate our selves in many areas of family history. Come learn more! Genwriters Review
In order for our descendants to learn the things we have researched about our families, we have to documents and write down the facts and stories. Genwriters is a great website to assist you in getting started. Personally, I have referred to it many times and I wanted to share it with you.
Historic Pathways Review
This week Elizabeth Shown Mills launched her new website, Historic Pathways! Visit this website and take advantage of its educational opportunities. Historical Truth 101 Review
Historical Truth 101 is a preservation initiative dedicated to collecting & preserving rare & unique stories. I love history, so I am really looking forward to reading and learning from their enlightening interviews and articles. How Genealogical Societies Can Collaborate
The Carnival of Genealogical Societies, 2nd edition has listed a wonderful topic. It is “Does your society collaborate with other societies (genealogical, historical, lineage, etc.) Or groups? (Local library, family history center) Why or why not? What works or needs improvement?”
LDS Genealogy Resource Links
I did a LDS Genealogy Resource Presentation at the Tennessee Genealogical Society. I wanted to share my handout with you.
Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Legacy Family Tree offers great webinars for FREE. Check it out! Library of Congress Research Databases
The Library of Congress has a wealth of information that can be beneficial to those doing family & historical research. Every week their collection grows with information, databases & pictures and many other great features. Here are some of the Collection Highlights showcased on the LOC website! LibraryThing Review
LibraryThing.com is a site that lets you have your own personal online library. What does LibraryThing have to offer?
Myfamily.com site
Great place to post your own family website. MyHeritage.com Introduces Family Memory Game
MyHeritage has announced a Family History Memory Game. This is a game that can be played with the entire family. It can get them excited about their ancestors and descendants; it will give you an opportunity to introduce them to family they may have never heard about. Pictures can even be used!
Mytrees.com aka Kindred Konnections [offsite link]
Great Research site Ohana Software offers Genealogical Webinars
Ohana software is now offering genealogical webinars. I was given permission to share this information with you!
Ohana Software Webinars
Ohana Software has some great FREE webinars available. Check it out! Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness
I was listening to Michael Hait’s Webinars this past week and a genealogy website was mentioned that I was glad to be reminded of. Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness (RAOGK) is a great website that has many wonderful volunteers from all around the world. RootsTech 2012 Saturday's Live Streaming
RootsTech was held this past week in Utah. For those who could not attend, some of the lectures were available via live streaming on the RootsTech home page. They are now available as an archived version. Come read some of what I learned watching Saturday's session. RootsTelevision is Staying
Megan Smolenyak announced that RootsTelevision would remain an active website. A few weeks ago she had announced its closing, but due to the outcry of the genealogical community, we are excited she has changed her mind. Here are some great features of RootsTelevision. Rootsweb Searches [offsite link]
Links to dozens of free, searchable databases. Saturday Night Fun's Ancestry.com Winner
1) If you won the grand prize in the Ancestry.com Ultimate Family History Journey Sweepstakes of $20,000 for genealogy travel to places of your choice, where would you go, and what would you do? 2) Tell us of your dream genealogy trip using the prize money in a blog post of your own. Social Networking for Genealogists
Social Networking has become a new resource for family history researchers to use. While it use to be thought of as a teenager/young adult activity, more adults are learning and using social networks to communicate with friends and family, as well as networking for work and their genealogy. Tennessee State Library & Archives Website Review
I recently attended a seminar on the TN State Library & Archives given by Chuck Sherrill. I did not realize until this lecture how many resources it provides. Here are a few of their collections you can take advantage of! The Association of Graveyard Rabbits
The Association of Graveyard Rabbits is an organization I have recently heard a lot about. Not really knowing what was all about, I decided to do some research to learn more about it and inform you.
Updates for FamilySearch Records
FamilySearch Records has been adding more records to its database. When you visit their website, a red star will be next to those newly added or updated records. Here are the latest US updates.
Here are some records that have been either updated or being added in the United States:
USGenWeb Volunteering
USGenWeb needs YOUR help! Do you have extra time to volunteer in a genealogy related activity? The USGenWeb has posted the following: Volunteers Needed! 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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