Southern Magnolia Genealogy

09/22/2025

Great book for learning how to use DNA in your genealogy research!

"This plain-English guide (newly updated and expanded to include the latest DNA developments) will teach you what DNA tests are available; the pros and cons of the major testing companies; and how to choose the right test to answer your specific genealogy questions. And once you've taken a DNA test, this guide will help you use your often-overwhelming results, with tips for understanding ethnicity estimates, navigating suggested cousin matches, and using third-party tools like GEDmatch to further analyze your data."

Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most cutting edge tool available. This plain-English guide (newly updated and expanded to include th latest DNA developments) will teach you what DNA tests are available; the pros and cons of the major testing companies; and how ...

08/28/2025

Love these for organizing genealogy binders! You can organize by generation, surname or document type!

Give your binders a fresh new look with Avery Ready Index Dividers. Each binder divider features a contemporary and bright color scheme with a larger arched tab. Print customized section titles and images onto the table of contents sheet without worrying about inserts or labels. Whether you're ho...

08/10/2025

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As a child my grandmother loved to tell me about our family history. Unfortunately my pr***en self didn’t pay a whole lot of attention. At that time in my life it just was interesting enough …

07/05/2023

The Tennessee Historical Commission is excited to announce the release of the new Statewide Cemetery Map and Tennessee Historic Cemetery Register!

The Cemetery Map has been populated by data from the Commission’s cemetery database. Thanks to the efforts of Andrew McDonagh and Leah Fuller at TDEC and graduate assistant Heather White under the direction of Dr. Eileen G. Ermenwein at ETSU, the map contains more than 32,500 cemeteries statewide.

The Historic Cemetery Register provides the public with a way to extensively document historic cemeteries for the purpose of preservation efforts. Applications can be used to submit any information about particular cemeteries across the state.

To view the Statewide Cemetery Map and submit a cemetery for the Tennessee Historic Cemetery Register, please visit our website here: https://www.tn.gov/historicalcommission/state-programs/tennessee-historic-cemetery-preservation-program/tennessee-historic-cemetery-register-and-gis-map-of-the-state-s-historic-cemeteries.html