Getting Started...it's easier than you think!

For some people the idea of working on their family tree is overwhelming.  Where do I start, you might be thinking.  I highly recomend signing up with ancestry.com.  You can build your family tree for free and they offer hints on members of your tree.  You will need to have a paid subscription to view the records, but they will give you a place to start looking.  When you start your tree, always strart with yourself.  You will be your "home person".  Even if you have kids, start with yourself.  Then build out.  Add your mom and dad, an their parents.  Add everything you know.  I also recomend add all your family tree information to a family tree program that is stored on your computer.  There are many out there, some are free downloads and some you have to pay for.  Another must is to do your own research.  Just because you find something online DON'T take it for the truth.  Always look for documents to verify everything.  Until next time.