Overview:  Genealogy is the study of family lineage.  Genealogy research is typically conducted through interviews and research of documentation such as birth, death, and marriage records and many other official and non-official sources.    Understanding your genealogy leads to a deeper understanding of your family history, how you ended up where you are today, and how you became you.  Most people feel a great sense of satisfaction understanding this information, resulting in an extremely popular hobby.

Approx. costs:   Some research can be performed free of charge.  Pay services can be purchased to significantly assist in your research by providing easy access to database records.