10/1/2001
By Emily Croom
The author of the all-time genealogy how-to bestseller "Unpuzzling Your Past" shares 29 tips for getting started solving the mysteries of your ancestry.

Whether you're beginning your family history search or have been researching your ancestors for years, you're creating a unique, personalized family picture. You can choose which ancestors to study and how deeply you want to delve into their lives. Regardless of your ultimate goal, you and your family will appreciate your work if it's well-done and interesting and you clearly have correct information. How do you make your family history both interesting and accurate? Follow these tips for success as you unpuzzle your past.