This self help guide gives you many resources to aid in the search for your ancestry. There is also a section on the professional genealogist but finding your ancestors on your own can be a worthwhile experience for the entire family to get involved in. If you are willing to put the time and energy into your genealogical search, it can be a rewarding experience.

If you are unsure as to where to begin, there are many web sites listed in this guide to set you on your way. It will insure the beginner has a successful ride through their history. All any of us really have is our ancestory. The search can be entertaining and educational. Is their royalty in your family? Or are there a few scalawags? Are you a Native American Indian that would like to know where they came from? Are you an African American that has need to know their heritage?