Where is a good site to find a family tree for free or under 5 dollars?

Question

well im trying to find my ancestors n' stuff for a report on my family tree so ye can you name some good sites for under 5 dollars or free plz ty for your time =)

Answer 1

My dear fella  Don't expect to find your family tree online.  You must research it. There are lots of websites. Some have family trees. Some have mailing lists and message boards and some have records.

You must be extremely wary about information in online family trees.  The trees are not submitted by some professional genealogists willy nilly researching other peoples' ancestry.  They are submitted by the subscribers(folks like you and me).  They are mostly not documented or if so, poorly documented. There are errors.  You might see different info on the same people from different subscribers.  Then you will see the absolute same information on the same people form different subscribers.  That is no guarantee at all it is correct.  A lot of people copy without verifying.  The information is only useful as clues as to where to get the documentation. Don't expect to find living people in the family trees. That is considered an invasion of privacy and can lead to identity theft.

Rootsweb and FamilySearch.org are 2 good free sites.

Ancestry.Com isn't free but your public library might have a subscription to it.  I believe they have more records online than any website.

Answer 2

Perhaps you shouldn't try to find "cliff notes" for your family tree.  If you want to be that lazy why not just make the information up?  It would amount to the same thing.  Buying a tree already made and looked up is about the same as just guessing about your family history.  If you follow your course guidelines I am sure they will help you in finding your tree.  Also working for your information is a good way to get to know where your family came from and might just explain why your hair sticks up in the back or how come you have blue eyes when the rest of your family has green eyes.

Genzoli

founder California Genealogy Club

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/california...

Answer 3

I recommend ancestry.com they have a 14 day free trial.

Answer 4

I’ve posted this before for others, that have asked the same question.  The following is what I’ve found to be the most helpful:

If you’re just getting started, before beginning an on-line search, gather up all the information you can from family members about your family history so you can narrow your search.  A great site to help you begin  learning how to research and organize the information you collect and gather is   http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Fa...  

There are many genealogical sites that are free.  One thing you should remember about the information you find that others have compiled is – you must research the historical records for yourself for accuracy.  The compilers’ may have just copied what others have found.  Make sure the information is correct by viewing official documents, i.e., marriage, birth, census records, etc. yourself.  Here are some very good free sites:

http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default....  FamilySearch.org is a non-profit service sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  You can also download free software that will help you keep your family tree organized.

http://usgenweb.org/.  This site has been created by a group of volunteers that are committed to keep genealogy free and have provided a website for genealogical research in every county and state in the United States.

http://rwguide.rootsweb.ancestry.com/.  RootsWeb is also a great site.  It’s funded by Ancestry.com.  It provides links to ton’s of additional sites as well.    

http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ind... . Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.  Genealogy Learning Center.  This site has also has some great getting started tips and free downloadable charts and forms.  

http://www.cyndislist.com/.  Cindy’s List has just about everything from A to Z.  I would highly recommend visiting this site.  

http://www.myheritage.com/. Is free, private and secure.  You can create a web site, build and save a family tree, share photos and videos and much more.

http://www.geni.com/home. You can build your family tree and invite others to join via email and expand your tree.  You can add photo’s and video’s.  

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi...  You can search for cemetery records.  Pictures of actual headstones with names and burial dates are available for numerous cemeteries. Additional information is often provided.

Answer 5

You will have to pay through the nose for this service. I'd suggest ancestry.com as it is a legit site that gives good info. I got good family history here.

Answer 6

None. Most family trees are bogus.