As a newbie I was wondering about a few things and would like your input. Is Ancestry.Com worth joining , paying the money? And Cyndies list the book ,, is it worth buying? Have these resources helped you in your researches.? Also any magazines are there any musts? I have several trains going at once. Primarily am working on my fathers roots via Massachusetts (Clinton, Worcestor Co., Leominster) from Louisbourgh, County Mayo Ireland; Kirbys, Fergusons etc. My cousin is doing most of the work on my mother's side of the family which is a blessing. My mother's surname is Martin. I recently learned how to operate this horse and buggy computer so I will probably have to learn..... much more. I'm primarily interested in finding out what is worth spending money for. I'm not rich. If the resource is worth the money then ok.!