From time to time, I write about orphan heirloom rescues—that is, returning stray items to their families of origin—and many of these have been Bibles. And it seems that whenever I cover a rescued Bible, I get e-mails from folks wondering how they might find Bibles associated with their own families.

There's no one neat and tidy response to this, as assorted societies (e.g., DAR, LVA, NGS, NEHGS, etc.) have Bible preservation programs, but the Bibles that interest you might be forgotten in some fourth cousin's attic, for sale on eBay, or no longer in existence. But, if you happen to be one of the many Bible-seekers, there is one website you'll definitely want to check out and bookmark: www.biblerecords.com

How It All Started
Tracy St. Claire is not your average genealogist, but her introduction into the world of Bible collecting and record-sharing began with an experience many of us can relate to. According to Tracy, it all...

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