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

Benjamin Banneker and us : eleven generations of an American family
Webster, Rachel J.
Paper Book
Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker A New York Times Editors' Choice "[Webster's] excellent and thought-provoking book is on every level about unknowing rather than knowing -- about pondering the mysteries of Banneker, who is often...

929.2 Banneker Webster 2023


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