How I did it: Help from relatives, Internet research.    I gathered together all the notes my relatives had.  I'm still gathering them.  Building the family tree is an ongoing process.  I'm constantly adding new resources.  Today I have over 6000 people in my family tree.

Lessons & tips: You're in luck if there's a Mormon in your past (or present)...Mormons are very active genealogists.  As a matter of fact, Mormon churces (not official temples) typically offer genealogy services that are free and open to the public.  They have all the pay-websites available for free...and they don't harass you about joining their church.  The one where I live has a separate door apart from the church where the public can come and go as they please to access the genealogy resources (an attendant is present).

Resources: The above, plus family tree maker...take the time to learn about GEDCOM files.

---

Nov 11, 2008, 09:38PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer