Trace your Ancestors
Introduction
: First Steps In Family History
Many
people think that family history has been computerised and that all you
need to do is type in a name and a family tree going back centuries will
be produced. While it is true that the computer, and in particular the
Internet, has revolutionised genealogy, you will still need to spend time
in archives, going through dusty documents or reels of microfilm hunting
for that elusive ancestor. However, nothing quite beats the thrill of
suddenly finding a forebear on a film or handling a document signed by
a great-great-great-grandfather.
The pages that follow will introduce you to the resources available to
help in your quest and will suggest ways to help you discover the secrets
of your distant family.
"tracing your roots" offered by Simon Fowler.The full text is available at: