Once you've constructed your family tree, it is time to work out what line of research you want to follow.
Once you've constructed your family tree, it is time to work out what line of research you want to follow. Most people opt to extend the tree further back in time, whilst others concentrate on specific people or stories that have been handed down from generation to generation. Either way, you should aim to verify what you have been told, and always work backwards in time from the known to the unknown. The route you choose will determine which archives and sources you'll need to use, but for most people the most useful documents are Civil Registration froms and Census Returns.