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Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.

The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.

Get free genealogical research and be in the spotlight - apply to tv shows that specialize in researching ancestry.

Google books is an amazing resource for finding books on any topic of interest. Many out of print and out of copyright books are being made available for download.

If you have ancestry from Eastern Europe, you may find that your family tree has been touched by the tragic events of the Holocaust.

Despite the many migrations of Anabaptists, genealogy records for Mennonites are plentiful. Here are several resources for researching Mennonite ancestry.

Finding ancestors has become a popular pastime, especially for the baby boomers. Here are some tips for tracing your family tree. It's an exciting adventure.

Here are some sources for blank family group sheets, which can be a handy way to record your genealogy information.

An overview of a relatively new genealogy website that is fast becoming a major resource for scanned historical documents, records and photos.

There is a wealth of genealogical information on the Internet, and much of is it available at no cost. Here are a few of the best free sites for your family tree research

Using fee-based online genealogy resources is advisable if a genealogist has exhausted free resources or if a person spends most of their time on genealogy.

Many people in the US are descendants of Pocahontas, the famous Indian princess. Here's how to determine whether you are one of them.

From online databases and state websites to public libraries and the International Genealogy Index, a guide to locating resources for family tree research.

Family history enthusiasts need contact with like-minded people who will discuss ideas and information, share disappointments and discoveries.

People who do family history research as a hobby or a profession are called genealogists, and genealogy is becoming a popular hobby. Some websites help keep costs down.

Resources for tracing Plymouth Colony ancestors are plentiful. That is because the Mayflower pilgrims are part of this much larger collection of ancestors.

Portuguese American genealogy resources are easier to access, thanks to two new online projects through the University of Massachusetts and Provincetown Public Library.

There are plenty of great benefits from going to a genealogy conference or other event. These events are not just for the professionals.

Thousands of people can trace their roots back to the original colonists who came to America on the Mayflower. These resources will help you with your research.

Since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints requires its members to research their ancestors, they have amassed a huge genealogy database.

This 7-volume genealogical work is pretty much necessary for anyone with French-Canadians in their family tree. I've reviewed a CD version of the text.

The Dawes Rolls is a record of the Native Americans who left their tribes in exchange for homestead land in the late 1800s.

The Mennonites began in Europe, but now are found all over the world. This brief background is for any family historian starting to trace Mennonite ancestry.

People with English ancestry will have some ancestors in the British Royal family. Here's how to determine which family tree branches lead to royalty.

Death records contain a wealth of genealogical information as well as provide key clues leading to other vital records and avenues of research.

Do you feel that you can find anything on the internet now, including your family history? Or that if your Auntie said it, it must be true? Think again.

A little preparation can make your genealogy research trip more productive, especially if you are travelling a long distance.

Feeling lazy or lost about where to go? A public library is a one-stop resource for many different kinds of family history information.

RootsMagic 4 is a totally clean-slate rewrite from RootsMagic, Inc genealogy software. Unlike previous versions, this new generation is nearly intuitive to use.

The DAR is a historical and genealogical organization that is open to any women descended from an American patriot. Their resource library is valuable to genealogists.

This town on the Great Wagon Road is key to imagining the early settlers' experience. It is one of the oldest towns west of the Blue Ridge and an early center for trade.