Genealogy is an interesting past-time that the whole family can get involved in. When it comes down to it, most things begin at home, and genealogy is no different. Your quest to find out about your life and where you come from begins right on your doorstep. Speaking to your father and mother is an excellent way to start your search. Just as a detective would search for information about a crime: he would usually begin with the clues at hand, in the same way your parents will be able to shed some light about their lives and their parents. Start your journey to discovery with simple information that is readily available, your birth and/or your children's, and then work back in time. However, your search is made much easier if you have earlier generations that are still alive. There is no better way to complete your 'genealogy' journey than by getting first hand accounts of stories and memories that have shaped family members lives. Somewhere along your journey you may have to resort to other means of acquiring your genealogical information. Photo albums or deeds, wills and titles are an excellent source of information. These forms of information are cast in stone so to speak, and provide an accurate trail of investigation leads.... http://groups.google.com/group/familytreesyvs