 
On Genealogy
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Who were our parents’ parents? Where did their families come from? What were the important events in their lives? For many of us, tracking down our ancestors has become a rewarding if challenging pastime. And the rise of the Internet and e-mail has helped, giving us access from our living rooms to huge amounts of information. But how do you get started with genealogical research?
Researching genealogy is like putting together pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. After you have one piece (an ancestor) in place, you need to find two pieces (your ancestor’s parents) to fit next to it. Perhaps it’s the enjoyment people get from solving puzzles that makes family history research one of the most popular hobbies in the world.
The Internet has become a wonderful research tool for family tree makers, with its abundance of databases, government and church registers, and numerous resources. We’ve searched the Web to come up with what we think are the best links for beginners exploring their roots on the Internet. One word of warning though. Researching your family tree can take many years. Don't expect to go back hundred's of years in a weekend. Once found, however, you can gain a great sense of being knowing where your roots descend from. Happy searching and good luck!
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