Jeff and Suzie wrote: > Hello > > I'm after a bit of assistance, please. > > I've just started to trace our family tree, and are collating all the > various names and dates I have. > > I notice there are many, many websites that you must pay for to use. > > Is there a current opinion on which one, if any, is the best to pay for? > Ancestry.com seems to be alright but it's a hefty amount if it's all out > there for free. > > I would appreciate any opinions. > > Thanks > > Suzie > > > As I don't know just how far along your search you are, might I suggest you start with what I believe to be the most basic but important part. Sit down with your oldest rellies and ask them questions and take notes. Ask around as to who has photos from times gone bye of your rellies. Scan them and keep them on your computer. Whenever you find something that is useful keep a note of where you found it (Source) I don't know how many times I have said over the years "I wish I could remember where I found that so that I could expand on it". I hope that is of some help. Most of all have fun with your search and don't worry too much about the skeletons that will undoubtedly come out of the closet. Ray