Genealogy Search: Family Genealogy Research Explained

If you've ever used the expression "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree," you know that it's a way of saying that a child's tendencies have a lot to do with their parents. However, this simple phrase also may conjure thoughts of family trees. How far, exactly, has the apple fallen?

A family tree is nothing more than an easy to read chart showing births and marriages in a family, but making one can help clear up your research, especially when you have family members with similar names. ...