Tracing your family tree

There are a wide range of genealogy sites out there on the web to help you learn more about the origins of your family. Follow the link below if you a beginner which will introduce to the basics of doing your family history the correct way.

Before you start your search it's best to have a plan of which lines you want to follow. It's a good idea to talk to your relatives as well. Check what documents (certificates, photo albums, diaries and letters) they have.

"Useful family history links to try" listed below offers plenty of useful links on how to discover more about your ancestors. Have fun, but watch out this can become an obsessive hobby!