About Family History Research

This section offers hints, tips, and advice on family history research techniques. It includes some basic guides, sources for information, and software utilities that may help.

There is a Getting Started with Family History Research guide contributed by Jan.

Sources for information include both online databases and places such as local libraries and General Register Offices (GRO) where records can be researched. Some are free; others are not.

The FHUG Downloads Contents provides a catalogue of software utilities to download and assist with your research.