Ready to search your family tree but not sure how to start? Watching the genealogy reality shows and want to lean how to access-- and interpret-- genetic genealogy? Morgan shows you how to research your family history using the most current websites, mobile apps, social networking sites, record archives, census data, digital records, DNA research, and more.

Includes index.

Begin your family history odyssey. What is genealogy? ; How do I get started? ; Balance traditional, electronic, and genetic research ; Analyze and organize your family information ; Place ancestors into context and locate their basic records ; Use census schedules and records to locate your ancestors -- Expand your research. Extend your research with advanced record types ; Use the many types of military service records ; Understand and use land and property records ; Locate and use immigration and naturalization records ; Discover where to locate evidence about your family -- Employ advanced strategies and electronic tools. Assess Internet websites to more successfully research your ancestors ; Research and verify your ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA) ; Use alternative research strategies to locate difficult-to-find ancestors ; Incorporate social networking into your genealogy research.