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Genealogy 101 - How to Begin and Create a Family Tree

Learn how to get started discovering your ancestry and create your first family tree with these guides to beginner genealogy.
First Steps - How to Get Started With Your Family Tree
You have a little knowledge about your family history, a few old photos and a consuming curiosity. Follow these basic steps to get started on your family tree adventure.
One Stop Beginner's Genealogy Guide
Discover everything you need to get started in genealogy, including step-by-step tutorials, tips, free online classes, places to ask for help, free family tree charts and forms, and genealogy software programs and reviews.
Free Online Class - Intro to Genealogy
Learn genealogy from the ground up in this free, self-paced Introduction to Genealogy class. Become skilled in proper research and documentation methods and interact with fellow students in our virtual classroom.
Family Tree Gift Ideas - Give the Gift of Genealogy
Turn your genealogy discoveries into special family gifts with these family tree project ideas.
Family History Center Records
A step-by-step guide to searching the world's largest genealogy library from the comfort of home and accessing its extensive family history records at your local Family History Center.
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