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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.
  1. Basics & How To (39)
  2. Free Genealogy (8)
  3. Charts & Forms
  4. Citing & Documentation (15)
  5. Family Tree Software
  6. Getting Organized (20)
  7. Kids & Teens (19)
  8. Search Tips & Techniques
  9. Where Do I Look for That? (8)

Frame Your Family History

frame your family history

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.

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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