People researching their ancestors can open a "Pandora's Box" of secrets that may cause conflict and widen rifts in the family, new research says. While most people derive pleasure and satisfaction ...

The East Baton Rouge Parish Library at 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, hosts introductory genealogy classes for those who are interested in tracing their family histories. The genealogy staff ...

Genealogy is the second most common hobby within the United States, and its growing in popularity. The Richard I. Bong museum held a beginners course in learning how to research your family history. A ...

When I look back over my six decades of doing genealogical research, some statements made by people have stuck with me for years. Sometimes, it’s worth it to write down some memorable lines you’ve ...

Should you offer your research to a library, archives or historical society? Or is there a next generation in your family willing to take it? Should you consider that as part of your estate planning?

The Joplin Public Library will present “Researching Your Roots: Tools for Discovering Your Family Tree” from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the library's community room, 1901 E. 20th St. Staff member Richard ...

The Back to Your Roots Genealogy Club, based out of the Mentor-on-the-Lake Branch of Mentor Public Library, will continue to dive into the history of local families at their next upcoming meeting on ...

BYU-Pathway Worldwide president Brian Ashton recently visited Joseph Price, far left, and his Record Linking Lab. The lab regularly collaborates with BYU-Pathway and FamilySearch. (Photo courtesy of ...

SAN DIEGO--FamilyBuilder demonstrated at DemoFall on Tuesday software that is letting people link together family tree information from Facebook and other social networks. They also offer a DNA test ...

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Ancestor Network, Ireland's most trusted genealogy research, advisory, and publishing firm, released a hugely expanded second-edition guide on Irish families. "Sources for Irish Family History", which ...