Finding that elusive ancestor could be as easy as typing your last name and pressing the enter key. There are great benefits in being a member of family history groups such as the one being offered by FamilySearch. First, you are able to access myriads of information on ancient records. You are also able to share your information with other people who might be interested in searching for their own ancestors. Back then, our ancestors only use leaves and other herbs to treat wounds and infections because they still don t have the so-called antibiotics back then. We are still using this tradition in treating illnesses especially the Chinese people. If you will just trace the origin of medicines, you will be amaze that most of it actually came from herbs and plants but with modifications. There are several sites that offer free genealogy. Here is a short list that you could look through and consider in starting your own family tree : Perhaps the group of people that is most interested in searching for their kindred dead is the Latter-day Saints. They believe that genealogical work is a part of man s salvation. You could save these interviews either on DVD or CD for a lot easier viewing and storing. Make a type-tree graph Another suggestion you could do is by making your own tree master graph either through electronic means or via paper. Insert the names of your ancestors, the date of their births, deaths, marriage as you discover each detail. After gathering all these, read on for the free stuff offered on genealogical sites: Genealogical forms for downloading like charts as basis for the family tree, calendar (used for research), forms for note taking, deed indexes (grantors and grantees), checklist for libraries or archives the researcher visited), journals and worksheets for research, table of contents, index for marriages (statewide), and vital records. Research on their probate records, wills, bills of sale, plantation records, and advertisements of runaway slaves from newspapers. The next step is to focus in Africa. Just like what mentioned earlier, the slave Africans came from Africa as a form of slaves to American owners. Find any records about slave advertisements and slave sales which may you enough clues on how the slavery originated.