1/1/2004
By Nancy Hendrickson
Intimidated by the Internet? Not anymore! Our genealogy-geared basic guide explains how to play — and win — the Web game.
Do you know how to eat an elephant?" asked a friend. "Not a clue," I replied. "It's easy," he said. "Just do it one bite at a time."
The Internet is a lot like that elephant — especially when it comes to climbing your family tree. With millions upon millions of Web sites, in no particular order, how in the world can you find a single ancestor?
You do it one bite at a time. May we offer you a fork?