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Digital Family History Books at Your Fingertips

Do you sometimes wish you had your own enormous library of family history reference books? Or do you dream of how nice...

If you've ever used the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), you know what a genealogy gem it is. PERSI is a master index...

Many North American families have a tradition that someone in their family tree was a Native American. In fact, I have...

UPDATE: THIS COLLECTION HAS BEEN EXPANDED AND IS NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON ANCESTRY.COM. About 4.6 million genealogical...

It's time to pay taxes in the United States! Is it any consolation that our ancestors paid them, too? Here's a...

Beware: Personal Opinions are coming your way in this article! In my book The Genealogist's Google Toolbox I emphasize...

"One of the most incredible and likely true stories I've ever seen!" announced Dave Obee as he met with Genealogy Gems...

News Release – For Immediate Release: April 4, 2012 Santa Monica, CA. April 4, 2012: The 1940 Census has finally...

It's not every day that a new record group becomes available that will help you learn more about your family history....