These genealogy sleuths used Facebook for family history when they responded to a plea to help return a family Bible...
How Facebook Users Reunited a Bible with its Family: Facebook for Family History
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This Family Tree Quilt Stitches 2600 Relatives Together
A giant family tree quilt documents 9 generations and just over 2600 family names. Here's how the quilter completed...
The priceless gift my daughter gave me at Rootstech – Heritage Jewelry
Did you know you can memorialize a loved one's handwriting in a piece of custom jewelry? Check out this very special...
Deck the Halls with Family Photos: Family History Wreath
A few years ago, I created a video series that demonstrates how to make a family history wreath (watch below). I was...
Be a Hero! 4 Ways to Rescue Military Memories and Artifacts
Remembering the stories of our veterans--both the living and the dead--is an important way we can all honor their...
Family Photo Charm Bracelet: Heritage Jewelry Idea
Recently we received this picture of a photo charm bracelet made by Genealogy Gems Premium member Mary Ann. We loved...
See the Incredible Piece of History This Auctioneer Stumbled Into
Every man-made object has a story behind it--and sometimes an entire chapter in history. One such object is a bottle...
Family History for Kids Starts WITH the Kids
Kids don't recall much of their young lives. But we as parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles know their stories. We...
Lost WWII Medals Returned 15 Years After Stolen
Fifteen years after a Purple Heart and other lost WWII medals disappeared during a robbery, they have been returned to...