2006-09-21 09:15:11 · 10 answers · asked by macy6l 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
The best resource I have found so far is www.rootsweb.com and their World Connect section. It's the largest free database that I know of that allows users to upload their gedcoms. A lot of the information is unverified by the users, but if you just use some judgement you can generally figure out which ones are credible. This resource is more useful the further back on your tree you are since you have more of a chance of someone else being related to your ancestor as well.
Another good way I have found some information is to find a genealogy library in your area. In Ohio where I've done most of my research, we have two such places in Columbus. The Ohio Historical Society had a rare book room and provided information on my relatives who actually lived there. A better resource for my ancestors who lived outside of the state was the State Library. They have an extensive collection of books from every state as well as many European countries. I'm sure most states have an equivilent.
2006-09-21 11:33:18 · answer #1 · answered by Kristine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a lot of time and resourses to go back very far.There are many avenues to take.Check birth records,death certificates,old newspapers help when records can't be found.Go to the City hall in the towns that you know your relatives lived in.Librarys also keep a lot of records as well as newspapers on micro-fisch.Wedding records or licences can also be a big help.Be ready to travel and spend some cash for copys of records you find.They'er not all free.Talk to the family elders,they can provide a lot of pertenent information as well.That's a start.Good luck.
2006-09-21 09:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by thetdw 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get all the info from your family that you can and have them label old pictures. Find any copies of birth or death notices. Look for a family Bible. Once you have gathered all the info you can there, try your local library. Many have census records and family history sections. Many have people there willing to help you. The Mormon Library's - LDS - have loads of info. I think their site is familysearch.com If you are lucky and your family has lived in your hometown for many, many years, you may be able to access city directories that go way back. Newspaper archives (my library has one) can also be a great help. Good luck!
2006-09-21 09:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by mei-lin 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It takes a lot of work but the first place to start is by questioning Grandparents. If they can give you a name, birth date and death date, there are a lot of sites out there that will help you fill in the blanks (there is a cost associated with some of them). But, as my Great Uncle told me, it can be frustrating and it's only easy if your family has kept track (but you wouldn't be asking if they did).
Good luck!
2006-09-22 01:39:07 · answer #4 · answered by barefeet2_o 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I researched in person, sent letters, went to the LDS church view microfilm, taped conversations with relatives, and visited places where my family came from.
2006-09-21 15:53:32 · answer #5 · answered by S K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one free site you can try is ellisisland.com that would tell if your ancestors came over on a ship... ancestry.com also runs free trials every now and again... and you can also try geneology.com so try those and hopefully it will give you a head start but hit your relatives first and they are alot more knowledgable.. GL...
2006-09-21 09:20:21 · answer #6 · answered by denunz 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a family tree use that. If not, there are many websites to find out about that kind of stuff.
2006-09-21 09:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
all good advice
2006-09-22 05:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your grandma????? durr
2006-09-21 09:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by yourMOMcostsSEVENdollars 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
you look...
2006-09-21 10:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by frogbfound 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋