Use pedigree charts and family group sheets to organize ancestors' information in your family tree. Genealogists also use research logs to track searches and save time.

Jul 17, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for birth, marriage, death certificates; legal & citizenship papers, military and school records.

Jul 22, 2009 - Jennifer Jensen

Genealogy is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the country. A family historian explains how to organize and document your family history.

Feb 26, 2011 - Penny Huntington

Searching a family tree can give a connection with past generations. Find out what one family's journey discovered.

Dec 23, 2009 - Bev Yaworski

A practical approach to researching your family tree and obtaining results

Feb 19, 2011 - Tom Frew

Beginning to decipher and research your family tree can be a daunting and difficult process. There are, however, a few simple ways to get started.

Mar 22, 2010 - Ben Wakeling

Trying to dig into Finnish ancestry can be difficult because of the language differences. But there are many good English website to help you with your search.

Mar 16, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Searching for ancestors can begin with family recollections. Researching links at the end of this article can speed the process and lead to more resources.

Nov 19, 2010 - Clarice Cook

Most genealogy programs offer the same basic features, but you might need to shop around to find the one with the right bells and whistles for your research.

Mar 26, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

There aren't that many genealogy periodicals around, but there are a few good ones to be found. I've reviewed two well-known magazines, and listed a few others for you.

Oct 11, 2006 - Darlene Vaillancourt

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

Jul 11, 2006 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Surnames are the bread and butter of genealogy. Read all about surnames, how to search for them, and where to look.

Feb 17, 2009 - Rick Evin

Organizing an event that could include hundreds of people that you aren't all that close to, can be a daunting task. But it could be worth the effort for your research.

Mar 31, 2007 - Darlene Vaillancourt

Your family history is exciting, I can almost guarantee it. Every family has a story, and every story is different. How do you learn your family's story?

Jul 6, 2011 - Nancy Fay

It is the age of online genealogy resources copied to personal files and CDs, but some basic books on your shelf can facilitate your trek down the ancestral trail.

Sep 24, 2008 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Family genealogy or ancestry research involves investigation of clues and carefully weighing the evidence to build a family tree.

Jan 30, 2011 - Leon Becker

Family research requires a lot of materials which need to be organized, stored and eventually shared. Here are some tips for calming the genealogy clutter.

Apr 20, 2011 - Connie Delaney

A family tree or genealogy database will not always tell you what you want to know. Learn ways to look at your data to get the most out of your research.

Feb 16, 2011 - Jennifer Holik-Urban

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.

Nov 24, 2006 - Darlene Vaillancourt