Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness will be offline for an undisclosed amount of time due to the death of one of their founders, Bridgett Schneider. We can take what she started and continue forth by helping others in random acts of genealogical kindness. Come learn more.

"Genealogical Research in Nebraska" written by Ruby Coleman is a wonderful resource for Nebraska researchers. Come learn more!

Genealogy research usually has us examine documents on our ancestors. We are looking for those names, dates and places that refer to birth, marriage, death, land deeds, and much more. But, there are times when we find ourselves looking for descendants. Come learn more!

Mastering Online Genealogy written by W. Daniel Quillen is a great little book packed full of helpful tips in doing online family research. It covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research.

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 Cordova Museum is in Cordova, Shelby County, Tennessee. The curator for this awesome museum is Darlene Hooker Sawyer. I recently had the privilege of touring this facility and was amazed at the historical contents this museum has to offer.

AfriGeneas is the largest African American genealogical database. Come see what their Records sections has!

started reading "The Taylor's Civil War" by Lowell F. Volk and had a hard time putting the book down. The Taylor family captured my interest from the very beginning. The background of the story is the Civil War, but there is much more to this story than the War.

Genealogical Publishing Company has put out some wonderful publications called Genealogy at a Glance. Genealogy at a Glance has put out some wonderful laminated research material. Revolutionary War Genealogy Research by Craig R. Scott, CG is one that I have found quite helpful in my research.

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.