The basics of family history research couldn't be made simpler than with this continuing series of beginning genealogy steps from Ancestry Magazine. Learn everything from starting with home sources to choosing the best federal and state sources to accomplish your research.
Authors Terry and Jim Willard, hosts of the first ten-part PBS "Ancestors" series, bring years of genealogical research experience to play throughout the series. Follow along as they explain the methods of family history research so that you can learn new skills or improve your established research methods.
Step 1: Getting Started
Step 2: Treasures in the Attic
Step 3: Living Sources
Step 4: Beginning Your Library Research
Step 5: At the Library
Step 6: Secondary Source Research
Step 7: Primary Sources and Vital Records
Step 8: Census Records
Step 9: Immigration Records
Step 10: Naturalization Records
Step 11: Military Records
Step 12: Land Records
Step 13: Will and Probate Records
Step 14: Court Records
Step 15: Unusual Record Sources
Step 16: Computers and Family History
Step 17: Online Research
Step 18: Adding Life to Your Family History