My sons, however, are more interested in their paternal ancestors, especially after having their DNA tested.
Thanks so much … this is so informative. My ancestors came from the British Isles and are well-documented and easy to find. My sons, however, are more interested in their paternal ancestors, especially after having their DNA tested. Family names such as Haggerty and Smith, or long Finnish and German names that were shorted after arrival in the U. S., has made researching those ancestors a major challenge. I will certainly be excited if something from the generous list of resources you provided helps me get beyond all the dead ends I’ve encountered in my research. Thanks a lot!