This book offers a practical introduction to genealogy, explaining how to research your family history using archives, DNA testing, and online resources. Genealogy is the practice of researching and documenting family history, tracing ancestry through records, documents, and personal accounts. This book offers a practical introduction to the hobby, guiding you through the basic methods and resources used to uncover information about your ancestors. Please note that this book was generated by artificial intelligence. Inside, you will learn how to begin organizing your research, where to look for civil records, census data, and archival sources, and how to approach interviews with relatives to gather oral history. The book explains common terminology, outlines strategies for working through gaps or inconsistencies in records, and discusses how to keep your findings organized as your research grows. It is intended as a starting point for those new to the subject, offering a clear overview of the steps involved in tracing a family history. Genealogy is the practice of researching and documenting family history, tracing ancestry through records, documents, and personal accounts. This book offers a practical introduction to the hobby, guiding you through the basic methods and resources used to uncover information about your ancestors. Please note that this book was generated by artificial intelligence. Inside, you will learn how to begin organizing your research, where to look for civil records, census data, and archival sources, and how to approach interviews with relatives to gather oral history. The book explains common terminology, outlines strategies for working through gaps or inconsistencies in records, and discusses how to keep your findings organized as your research grows. It is intended as a starting point for those new to the subject, offering a clear overview of the steps involved in tracing a family history.