Their belief is three-fold- missionary work, perfecting the saints (improving themselves while following the gospel) and redeeming the dead (here is where the genealogical works come in). This belief led to the creation of FamilySearch.org They have all the right to claim that they have the largest compilation of free family tree, records on genealogy and family history in the whole world. Find any records about slave advertisements and slave sales which may you enough clues on how the slavery originated. The last and final step in tracing your ancestor is to consider the Caribbean. After the Second World War, a big number of African ancestors migrated to the United States from the Caribbean wherein they were also considered as slaves. Cemetery search (list of more than 8,000 cemeteries around the globe)- African-American searchers have a separate search engine for their cemeteries. USA search (indexes for last names, cemetery, census, SSDI, immigration, military and land records). Country Search- countries under this category are Australia, European countries, Canada, New Zealand and the United States. You also don t need to go far when examining documents for your genealogy research. Family books, Bibles, letters, last will and testaments are proof of family. These also hold an advantage over other documents since these will provide you an intimate look at the relationships of your ancestors. Interviews with people who've had contact with little-known family members can also bring some positive results. When you have access to such documents, immediately make a photocopy out of these and return the forms and original documents to your parents or to a place that is secure and safe. Search pictures and photos It is also helpful if you go and search through family picture albums, especially the old ones. To distinguish the 10 Johns from each other, their father's names could be used. For example, John the son of Paul, John the son of Andrew, John the son of James. Later on, these identifying last names evolved into their shortened version: John Paulson, John Anderson and John Jameson. John the son of William (Williamson) later on became 'Williams'.