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Need a Great and Unique Gift Idea?

Friday, August 31st, 2012
Are you looking for that perfect birthday present, an anniversary gift with a serious wow-factor, or a special gift that will become a treasured family keepsake? Have you every thought about presenting someone with the precious gift of a Family History Book? The Ancestor Detector can research your family tree and compile all of the findings and documents into a keepsake bookRead More....

Business Expo 2012

Monday, June 18th, 2012
Will you be in Las Vegas this next Wednesday, June 20? Would you like to see samples of our work? The Ancestor Detector is happy to announce that, once again, we will be exhibiting at the Las Vegas Chamber's Business Expo 2012. Come see our booth, which won an award last year for the Best Small Business Booth at the 2011 Expo! This year's event will again be held at the World Market Center (495 S Grand Central Parkway, 5th Floor - Building C) on Wednesday, June 20, from 12-5 p.m. Read More....

The Dream Networking Event & Charity Fundraiser – This Week!

Saturday, October 15th, 2011
The Ancestor Detector will be an exhibitor at The Dream Networking Event and Charity Fundraiser this Wednesday in Henderson, Nevada!  Don't miss out! Be sure to stop by and see a sample of what we do!   Read More....

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 3rd, 2011
The Ancestor Detector will be exhibiting at several upcoming events in Las Vegas in October.  Please contact me for more information. Hope to see you there! Wednesday, October 19:  The Dream Networking Charity Event and Business Expo at the Henderson Convention Center (200 Water Street, Henderson, NV) from 6 - 9 p.m. Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. Thursday, October 20: Smiles for Survivors Foundation Presents Blow ORead More....

Why Is Genealogy Important?

Monday, September 26th, 2011
The reasons for tracing one's family history likely varies from one person to the next.  The things that inspire me are likely different from the things that excite you.  But regardless of who you are and where you are in life, below are some of the reasons why you should become passionate about genealogy... that is, if you aren't already completely addicted:
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Knowledge is Power

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
breast cancer awareness ribbon As a professional genealogist, I cannot stress enough the importance of learning about all aspects of your family history through Read More....

Exciting News!

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
We have very exciting news! The Ancestor Detector will be a first-time exhibitor at the upcoming Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.  The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2011 frRead More....

It Doesn’t Have to be a Treasure Map to Lead You to Gold

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010

Central Pacific Railroad 1870

Just like a carpenter can't finish a job without his tool belt, a good family researcher must have his or her own set of tools, and no tool kit is coRead More....

Building Your Genealogy Library

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Whether you are just starting to research your family history or are a seasoned professional working in the field of genealogy, one of the most important things you can do to aid yourself in your research is to build your own genealogy refereRead More....

Don’t Follow the Herd

Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
  When engaging in family history research, it's easy to become overly excited when you stumble upon the ultimate gold mine:  a completed branch of your family tree that someone else has already researchRead More....