On the ancestral trail On the Ancestral Trail By Myra Vanderpool Gormley, CG Learning about those, linked genetically, who came before you, is what genealogy is all about.
Millions are on the ancestral trail, seeking historical evidence about their forebears.
It is one of the most popular pursuits on the Internet. Clues to your family history begin with you. In all genealogical research, one begins with the known and works backward to the unknown. Write down as much information as you know or can find out about your family. Their occupations, professions, church affiliation, military service and previous residences.