Communicate With Others

The quickest way to make progress in genealogical research is to connect with someone who is further along or is more experienced than you are. Keep in mind that a large part of the fun of genealogy is the relationships you develop with people along the way. Be kind, courteous, helpful, slow to take offense, and quick to forgive, and you will be rewarded.

• Magazines and Societies

  Another option is to submit and look for queries in a genealogy magazine or newsletter. The magazines of some national organizations, such as National Genealogical Society, allow queries in some of their publications.

  You might also want to check for a local historical or genealogical society magazine or newsletter that is published in the area where your ancestors lived — it will often be published by the genealogical society in that area.  Colorado Genealogical Society

  If someone is researching the same family line as you, it is possible that they subscribe to the newsletter and have already posted a query, or will see a query that you post.