Illuminate Your Past

Ancestry and genealogy explore the story of how people are connected across generations, weaving together family lines through historical records, DNA evidence, and shared cultural roots. By tracing family history, individuals uncover where their ancestors lived, the traditions they carried, and the migrations that shaped their identity. Modern tools—from archival documents to genetic testing—make it easier than ever to piece together these narratives, turning names and dates into a richer understanding of personal heritage.

Updated June 20, 2026
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I am nobody's slave : how uncovering my family's history set me free
Hawkins, Lee
Paper Book
"Harrowing and insightful. . . . A profound work about the Black experience and white oppression."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "This work is vitally important and essential to understanding the magnitude of the impact of racism and violence."--Library Journal...

305.3889 Hawkins 2024

The family tree guide to DNA testing and genetic genealogy
Bettinger, Blaine T.
Paper Book
Unlock the secrets in your DNA! Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most-cutting edge tool available. This plain-English guide is a one-stop resource for how to use DNA testing for genealogy. Inside, you'll find guidance on what DNA tests are...

929.1 Bettinger 2019

Genealogy for beginners
Pennavaria, Katherine
Ebook

929.1 Pennavaria 2020

Unofficial guide to Ancestry.com : how to find your family history on the #1 genealogy website
Hendrickson, Nancy
Ebook
Master the world's #1 Genealogy Website Discover the secrets to Ancestry.com success! This book, newly revised and expanded, will help you get the most out of your Ancestry.com subscription.  Inside, you'll discover how to take advantage of what the world's biggest genealogy...

929.1028 Hendrickson 2018

Family tree factbook : key genealogy tips and stats for the busy researcher
Haddad, Diane
Ebook
Discover your roots! The answers to all your genealogy questions in one place! This convenient, timesaving collection of genealogy hacks gathers the best resources, tips, lists, and need-to-know facts from the experts at Family Tree Magazine. Inside, you'll find fast facts...

929.373 Family 2018

The stained glass window : a family history as the American story, 1790-1958
Lewis, David Levering
Paper Book
A Top 100 Book by the Schomburg Library "At once narrative history, family chronicle and personal memoir... [a] luminous work of investigation and introspection." -Wall Street Journal National Humanities Medal recipient and two-time recipient of the Pulitzer Prize...

975.0049 Lewis 2025


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