The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Family History Centers

The Family History Centers are staffed by volunteers that can give you an orientation about the their genealogical holdings, answer some research questions, and help you use center's resources, as well as order microfilms and microfiche from the Family History Library in Utah. Many of the centers also offer training classes on a variety of genealogical research topics for their patrons. Hours are determined by each center individually so you need to call and check availability before you visit them. They may also be available to guide you to other institutions that can help you trace your ancestors trails. To find a History Center near you visit their Family History Center search engine.

Journaling Your Ancestor's Trails

Looking for a great gift idea? How about creating a genealogical journal of your family's history for present and future generations to enjoy. Think it might be too hard to do, no way. Here's a great free ebook to get you started journaling your family tree. Did I mention it's FREE and it's written by Aisling D'Art. She's a well known third generation artist who taught journaling workshops and art classes at many of the country's top art events. Oh yes where to get the ebook, Journaling Your Past by Aisling D'Art. Check it out and make a really cool homemade gift for your family.

How about creating a digital history of your ancestors with The Digital Family History Guidebook. This is a downloadable guide all about helping you with your family history projects. Over 200 pages of information about digital imaging, archiving, making digital scrapbooks, creating hardbound books, and more. The guide is less than twenty bucks, a great value to get you started in digitizing your ancestor's trails.

Genealogy Software

Visit Ancestor's Trails website for genealogical tips and links to information that can help you follow your ancestor's trails. You can get a 10% disscount on genealogy software when you visit, now through November 30, 2009. Just click on the banner link.

The Coolest Genealogy Software - for YOU

Genealogy software allows you to keep track of your ancestor’s data that you’ve worked hard to collect. With so many different programs out there, which is best for you? First ask yourself, what are you looking to do with the information you’ve collected, maybe create a scrapbook for the family? There are lots of possibilities depending on the genealogy software you select.
• Simply store basic data
• Print family charts and reports
• Add photos or video
• Print blank forms to keep a paper file
• To do list and reminders
• Relationship diagram

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Using RootsWeb to Add to Your Family Tree

Using RootsWeb.com to follow your ancestor’s trails is a great way to add members to your family tree for free. There are numerous tools at the site to help you in your research endeavors. If you’re new to RootsWeb.com I suggest you check out the getting started guides, they’ll help you use the site more easily. Check out the rest of the article at:

Following Your Ancestor's Trails Using A Genealogy Society

Visiting a genealogy society is a great way to get help following your ancestor's trails and meet some new friends as well. Genealogy societies offer a variety of information available to the public to further your research.

Following Your Ancestor's Trails

Getting started following your ancestor's trails is the easiest part; you start with yourself. You can grow your research as large as you want, from simply direct ancestors to hundreds and even thousands of cousins. The more I research the more I'm convinced we're all related at some point. Actually we are, we're all part of God's plan from Adam and Eve on. Find the rest of the article at:

Ancestor's Trails

Researching your family history has been a lot more interesting because of the Internet. But only a fraction of the information you need to trace your ancestor's is available on the web. For tips on researching your family's ancestors both on and off the web, please visit Ancestor's Trails.

Genealogy has increased in popularity in just a few years, thanks to the Internet. Just keep in mind that the information you find without documentation is simply someone's opinion. Do your own research and use the information you find on the Internet as a guide.