Getting Started with Genealogy

What Will You Learn?

• Understand what genealogy is and how family history research works.
• Set realistic goals and create a simple research plan.
• Gather information from family members and personal records.
• Organize your research so you can easily find it again.
• Use free and paid genealogy websites effectively.
• Search historical records such as census, birth, marriage, and death records.
• Record sources correctly so you can verify your findings.
• Avoid common mistakes that lead to incorrect family trees.
• Build your family tree with confidence using proven research methods.
• Know what to do next as your genealogy skills continue to grow.