Genealogy search suggestions are provided here. Knowing your ancestors' birth and death information into the 1800s will greatly improve your chances of finding your genealogy.
Genealogy Search Advice
If you are interested in getting advice for your genealogical research, the online advice feature of the following website will be helpful. Your answers to a series of questions will provide a customized plan for your own genealogy search.
Genealogy: Advice for Effective Searches. This site provides free, customized genealogy search advice to create an effective research plan. It also provides hints on how to use the genealogy records recommended for your research plan.
Also see
- Genealogy Software for options in organizing your research on your personal computer.
- Using Census Tracts to obtain birth dates and locations.
- Online Collaboration if you are interested in sharing your family tree with others.
Genealogy on the Internet
Once you know your ancestry back into the mid-1800s, you have a better chance of finding someone who has been researched previously. This is where the Active Searches page comes in handy. Click here for an overview.