Being as thorough and complete as possible at this initial data collection stage will posture you for success as you continue your endeavors. Once you have gathered your initial data, begin to organize it in a chronological fashion. Now you're ready to explore the tomes of local and family history data you will find all over the world. The Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library has a tremendous collection of materials for the genealogical researcher. Check the nearest library's automated catalog for exact titles and availability.
Genealogical research is truly an adventure of a lifetime.
Use this internet page as a spring board to other information sources on getting started and for links to other sites that are helpful for both the novice and more experienced family historian. This site is the most complete and best organized collection of links for genealogists. L Home Page. This site is hosted by the LDS' Family History Library. It contains many hundreds of millions of names.