With over 160 million records from 50 states, you know that you are going to find something new and unexpected in the Wills and Probates Records collections on Ancestry. But should you search? Browse? How do you know what everything means once you find it? We will show you the basics to get you s...

Are you getting the most out of Ancestry's collections? Are your searches as effective as they can be? Whether you are trying to answer a specific question or just trying to find everything you can about a specific person, we will show you how to achieve your goal.

We walk you through the basics of starting your family tree on Ancestry.

You’ve found some of your ancestors. You know when and where they lived and who with. But what is your ancestor’s life story? Using recently developed tools on Ancestry you can weave all of the pieces you’ve collected into an interesting and compelling story.

Let us show you what you should be looking for and how to build a tree that you feel confident about. A slow and steady approach will help you find your ancestors and learn their stories along the way.