Mining the Family Bible

One great resource for doing your family history is to find and use a family bible. Many families used to record the births, marriages and deaths of family members in the bible. These may be some of the only records that you can for generations back. They may also give you a clue as to who to look for and when. When you find a family Bible it is important to handle it with care. Often the Bibles are quite old and fragile. You should be sure to keep the Bible in a place where it will not be damaged … Continue reading