There are many excellent online resources to guide you in beginning your genealogy research,
If you Google "Beginning Genealogy" you will see many websites devoted to getting you started in your research.
We have listed three options below that may help you get started.
Webinars for Beginners
The website ConferenceKeeper.org lists online genealogy webinars from all over. Many of them are available at no cost.
To find webinars, click here. Scroll down to find subjects that interest you, or you use the search box to narrow your options.
Try entering "beginning" or "beginner" in the search box to find webinars that are specially designed for new genealogists.
Videos for Beginners
YouTube offers many videos and video series whose target audience is the beginning genealogist. Go to YouTube.com and enter "beginning genealogy" in the search box to find them.
Online Courses and Resources for Beginners
Many organizations offer resources and classes for beginners. The list below is just a sample of what is available:
| Organization | Title | Link |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch | Beginning Genealogy: How to Get Started the Right Way | https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/beginning-genealogy-how-to-get-started-the-right-way |
| Midwest Genealogy Center | Get Started | https://www.mymcpl.org/genealogy/get-started |
| National Archives | How to Begin Genealogical Research | https://www.archives.gov/riverside/how-to-begin-genealogical-research |