Finding/Tracing/Researching Your Ancestors

Perhaps you have wondered about the tales and traditions passed down in your family -- anecdotes about what a card your great-grandmother was, the sturdy home that your earliest forebear in North America built with their own hands, or how it was sheerest coincidence that your grandparents first met. If you find yourself yearning to know more about these colorful characters, you're not alone.

Hundreds of thousands of people have discovered the fun and satisfaction of researching their ancestors. Family history is the fastest growing pastime in North America today. The techniques are easily learned, and no expensive equipment is required. Yet, the search for your past will lead you on the most fascinating journey you may ever take, and will reveal stories as intriguing as any detective fiction.

The lore of your ancestors will come to life as you delve into the evidence of the past. You may be able to locate the property where your family first settled. You may visit the school, church or workplace that was such a central part of their lives, or examine early documents signed by a family member. Moreover, you will form lasting ties with friends and kin you might otherwise never have known.