Just remember that to make effective use of a message board, it is best to keep your query short. Include the basic information you are seeking, and list what you already know. With the thousands of genealogy-related sites on the Internet, it's great to know there is online research assistance. A new feature enables users to save their searches for future research. You can also read articles written by professional genealogists on a variety of topics, take a beginning genealogy class for free or search for web sites on specific subjects.
Many sites offer a variety of subscription and free databases.
Genealogical research requires a combination of patience and persistence. Searching the Internet for information is just part of the process. Finding family may be as easy as inserting a name in an online search engine, but only by verifying that data can you be sure you have the right family. Successful research is best accomplished by working backwards one generation at a time, checking original sources such as vital records, census documents and other types of material in addition to Internet resources. Remember to record where you found the data so that you can find it again.