make a family tree

My mother did significant work on her tracing her side of the family when she was in her 30s, so I’m already off to a great start, but it’s my dad’s side that still eludes me. I’m particularly interested in exploring the Cherokee blood I am told I have 4 generations back. Also, I just found out that my father’s side has Scottish roots, when I had thought I was all English, so I can’t wait to learn more about that. There are a few projects I need to finish first, but mapping my genealogy is most definitely something I want to do some day.