Monthly Archives: November 2008

What is the best way to search for my family history?

I'm trrying to research my family history and I keep running into deadends, Any suggestions? You didn't mention what country you are in… Yahoo! Answers is a worldwide forum, so I am going to answer your question as if you lived in the US. If you don't then, kindly disregard my answer. If you are … Continue reading

What are some websites that are free for genealogy?

I wanna know some websites for genealogy that are free. They have to be good websites. And it has to give good information on my ancestors (such as eye color, hair color, i.e.). I would be very grateful. http://www.cyndislist.com/ the classic encyclopedia of genealogy sources (great beginner section). As for appearance.. your best source on … Continue reading

Which website is the best for posting my family tree file?

I have been researching my family tree for 12 years and have compiled over 12,800 names. I would like to post my file (or at least part of it) to a website, so that I can trade information with other researchers. Which website would be the best to post this info? I use Family Tree … Continue reading

How do you begin a family history search?

Talk to your relatives, gather evidence (i.e., birth, wedding, divorce and death records), organize your family tree, and when you run out of living relatives, use library resources to trace census data, etc. Lots on info i available online, but you need to talk to your relatives first, while they live, to get all the … Continue reading

What Genealogy Software Would You Recommend?

I am looking to purchase some sort of genealogy software, and I wanted to know which would be my best bet. Legacy, Family Tree Maker and Roots Magic seem to be popular when I do searches, but I want to hear what people who have used the software have to say. If you coud please … Continue reading

How does one record someones name on a family tree if the person is divorced and remarried?

I'm helping my nephew do a short family tree that he's doing for a school assignment. My grandparents divorced and my grandmother remarried. Is there some standardized way that a divorce and remarriage is written on the form? What is it? And should her second husband be on the form somewhere? While many people like … Continue reading

Where can I search my family’s ancestors for free online?

I need to know them for Daughters of the Confederate Veterans and my little brother. We’re both going into those areas (DCV and SCV) and we have to have an ancestor that was in the civil war, if I’m not mistaken. If you know of any site I would be very greatfull ^-^ Thanks! I … Continue reading

where can I download a free Genealogy program?

Can anyone help me find a free Genealogy program? One that has places where I can input detailed information about relatives with pictures? If anyone can help it would be great and please leave a link to the site. http://www.familysearch.org/ will let you download Personal Ancestral File (PAF) for free. It has been around for … Continue reading

What is the best way to research my family tree?

I have just lost a grandfather to lung cancer and I am realizing just how much Ive lost now that he is gone. I would like to create a family tree, but I need help getting started. Can anyone recomend software or a research site I can use? Thank you! I'm sorry for your loss. … Continue reading

I am trying to find a completely free site to search family ancestors. Any good ideas?

Ted Pack gave some good advice but there is more help available. Completely Free. I am a staff member of two local Family History Centers and have been for 15 years. It is our job and purpose to help everyone locate their ancestors. No matter who you are or what religion you belong to, and … Continue reading