As family history enthusiasts we love taking that trip down memory lane and have a definite fondness for yesteryear. Quite right too! That said, when it comes to actually tracing our ancestors’ lives and getting to grips with where we’ve come from, I feel that there’s never been a better time than today to look back to the past.
We have massive collections of online records to explore, many of which we can search free on the web. There are free downloads and software to help us keep our findings organised. DNA test results can unlock clues and piece together branches of our family trees in a way that would never previously have been possible. Social media and online family trees help us make contact with long lost family members, and share research tips and ideas with fellow genies.