The stories we heard growing up may be just that – stories. Embellished, altered, or at times just plain fiction, these tales go before us hiding elements of truth that other’s tried to deny.

Family historians work to capture the movement of family through history by recording individual and collective stories, documenting the facts, and presenting the multi-dimensional aspects of the heart and soul of past generations.

DNA testing is the latest tool in the genealogist tool kit. There is much to learn by tracing one’s DNA and sometimes great surprises are revealed. Join Bill Griffeth on his journey to just such discoveries in his book “The Stranger in My Genes.”

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