Now with the internet exploding with so much information, it is hard to sift through it all! But technology has done amazing things in the world of genealogy. There is so much more access to records and information available to us.
If you are just a beginner looking for guidance in where to start, I have some great resources to point you to! Though I am still learning lots myself, I have found these sources to be excellent in assisting in my own research. And the best part is, that many things are free! So here is a simple list of resources I have been using and know for a fact they are great, especially for those not knowing where to begin.
Familysearch.org is a free resource with an excellent set up and tons of records available. You can sign up for a free account and build your family tree online. And as you do that, you can find the records that prove the information that you may already have or the stuff you are still looking for. Try it out!
familysearch.org/learningcenter/home.html At family search, they also provide a huge list of free, online classes you can take that will help you get started or will help you develop your skills in a more advance, specific topic. There are SO many to choose from!
extremegenes.com This is a fun resource that is fairly recent. It's a family history radio show with cool stories and great tips! They even have a free app you can download to catch up on all the past shows. It is an excellent way to get up to speed on current family history events.
lisalouisecooke.com Speaking of shows, Lisa has some amazing podcasts that have wonderful tips, great interviews with experts, and a fun way of presenting family history! She has a great podcast for beginners called: Family History: Genealogy Made Easy, which is fantastic. And when you feel pretty confident, she has an excellent podcast called: Genealogy Gems. She is so involved in the world of genealogy that you just gotta tune in! She writes her own blog, has a YouTube channel, writes articles for Family Tree Magazine, teaches on the Family Tree University Website, and teaches at conferences all the time. She certainly knows her stuff, so give her a listen!
Do you have other great resources you know of, especially for beginners? What about things you wish were available out there? Let's talk!
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