It is all about relationships. We are all connected.
We collect all those relationships into a “tree” so we can identify how we are connected.
To add a new person in Ancestry, click “Add” on the top right of the lower part of a person profile page. Then pick who to add from the drop down.
To start your first tree go to FamilySearch and watch the introductory video then click “CREATE ACCOUNT” in the top right corner. Under “Create a Free Account” enter your name and birth information. You will need to verify your free account with your cell phone or email to complete the account. Filling in what you know … Read more
Basic MyHeritage tutorial acticle. To start your first tree go to MyHeritage and click “Sign up” in the top right corner. “When you sign up for a MyHeritage account, you’ll be asked to enter your gender, name, email address, and year of birth, as well as the names of both of your parents. After clicking “Get started,” … Read more
Basic Ancestry Get started video. You can test drive Ancestry with a 14 day free trial. To start your first tree go to Ancestry and click on the big orange button that says “CLICK FOR FREE TRIAL Fill in you name and email address. Fill in payment information ($0 for 14 days.) Review and complete … Read more
Ancestry, FamilySearch, and MyHeritage are (in my opinion) the best ways to preserve and share your family history online. Privacy: All online family history sites respect and preserve the privacy of living individuals. Your “tree” starts with you. If your parents are living, they are only visible in the private part of your tree and … Read more