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Welcome to ‘Discovering Your Past’ your ultimate resource for discovering your family history. We provide genealogy reference books that offer both free and paid research resources, perfect for anyone looking to explore their ancestry. Our resources will help you in finding the answers you seek and uncovering the secrets of your family’s past.

Our genealogy reference books are available on Amazon, and are suitable for all levels of genealogists, but are geared towards beginners. We understand how challenging it can be to find the right citation and reference in your family tree research. Our books offer great tools to help you navigate through your research with ease, providing you with the resources needed to create an awesome family tree.

At ‘Discovering Your Past’ we believe that genealogy is addictive and we guarantee that you’ll be in for a wild ride as you journey into your past. Our resources will transport you to a superb new world of discovery where you’ll experience laughter, surprise, sadness, suspense, and believe it or not, become emotionally attached to ancestors you never knew.

Don’t wait any longer, get started today and create the family tree you’ve always dreamed of. Share your findings with your family and future generations, and let your detective skills lead you to places you never thought imaginable.

Thank you for visiting ‘Discovering Your Past’, we hope you find the answers to your genealogy queries and create a lasting legacy for your family.

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Whispers in Stone

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The Modern Family Historian

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