It can be very time consuming!! I've traced my mother's father's side back to 1857 (marriage certificate). That is where I'm stuck. To complicate matters my mother's maiden name was Fox which at some point was previously Fuchs. Fox is about as common as Smith, unfortunately. The swab traced my mother's maternal line. It was through the National Geographic initiative. We did it through a study group at a nearby university.

What does everyone think of my Captain America man??

He is an absolute cutey, Cheryl!
I have traced the paternal side of my family, with proof, back to the late 1600s in Norfolk, England. The rest are Irish and not so easy to research. You are right about it being time consuming. Also expensive over the years, accumulating certificates and parish records.

Thanks, Sav!! And good for you going all the way back to the 1600's. That's truly AMAZING!!!! I started doing this in the 80's. The prices for certificates have risen since that time!!! I find that if one's ancestors had CHURCH records, that makes for better genealogy results!

About me: I love the internet! I love using my computer, or my ipad, and if the worse comes to the worse, I will use my smart phone. And I looooove Facebook!

Well here goes 'married' .we have 2 girls who love swimming and Netball 'im in the newspaper industry's I actuly run one of the printing presses
Have a westy ,Scotty cross dog ' from north London now in Hertfordshire
Love my family and life but thses fissures and now abscess and fistula sure do cause hell with normality ,
Omb I love to camp also went to Cornwall tis year

Richibeno..... You must be made of sturdy stuff... The weather this year was miserable. I sent my husband off with the boys for a couple of days camping!
Omb

About me: calm, take life with a stoic attitude. British born, resident of US. Hate winter and live in just about the coldest part of the States. That's it for today, folks!

Thought possibly some of you might enjoy seeing my son (and others) in this holiday greeting video from Autism Speaks. He's wearing the antler hat!!
This holiday season, Autism Speaks is shining a light on you and your family. We asked the autism community to send us photos showing how they celebrate their loved ones during the holidays or anytime, and the response was beyond enthusiastic. This video is from us to all of you and the people who brighten your lives. Happy holidays from all of us at Autism Speaks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li4UtCfOsOg&feature=share

im 28 year old male in usa. i was a jet mechanic until i got laid off a few months ago. while on unemployment i had a hard poop and developed what i think is now a chronic fissure.still waiting on referal to gi doc and now i have to poop again aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! bath time