Roots Web
Huge database of ancestry data. Be sure to check out the information on how to get started. Also offers many tools and resources in addition to information such as charts and forms for tracking your family tree. Also find related mailing lists and message boards.

Ancestry.com
Ancestry community. Offers many free items and also offers some paid subscriber areas. Start your online family tree and do some searches for ancestors. Consult with other members of the community to find out how they've found success with their genealogy searches.

USGen Web Project
Volunteers and researchers work to provide free genealogy resources to those searching for the roots to their family tree. Easy to search by state or name. The site has several genealogy projects going in addition to this website. One of the projects is a census project.

Family Chronicle Magazine
Magazine that helps you preserve your history. You can get a free issue via download. Covers topics such as dating and preserving old photographs, how to illustrate your family history, best Internet search sites, and many articles on the website on family tree topics.

Family Search
Many of the resources at this are free, although there are some paid resources. Check out the handy research guide and find out how to get the most from your search. Also offers Jewish family history resources and African American resources. Register for free for further access to records.

Family Tree Magazine
Practical family history. Includes a genealogy forum, free family tree blogs and monthly competitions. Find out what is inside this month's Family Tree issue and where you can purchase a copy of the magazine. Be sure to read through the handy genealogy glossary.

Ancestral Findings
Request a free lookup (up to 2 per day). Many different articles on how to find your ancestors, including how to make sure you've found the right person. Tons of free databases on this site, including Irish Ancestry, Native American, Mexican and United Kingdom.

Famillion
Beta site that offers the ability not only to upload your family tree but to merge your tree with other relatives as you discover different branches of your family already on the site. Scrolling blog updates visitors on the latest news. The communication center is easy to use.

Gen Graphics
Clipart for creating a family tree or genealogy website. Includes family tree graphics and layouts as well as other graphics and forms. For an example of how to lay out an ancestry page on your own website, check out the site owner's layout.

Legacy Family Tree Store
Numerous items to help with family tree search. Items such as software that will help you track ancestors or print charts. Some of the favorites include a charting companion and Gene Lines, software that allows you to chart historical family data and create a family time line.

Search for Ancestors
In addition to free searches for family members on your tree, you can also try out the tombstone birthday calculator. Be sure to visit the freebies page for goodies such as free charts, databases, research guidance, lessons, free trial offers and free articles and tips.

Bygones
A free software program that genealogy researchers can download and use to enter genealogical research notes. The overview of Bygones will explain the software's capabilities. Also includes tutorials on how to use the software and its many features.

Family History Circle
Blog detailing many of the latest news in the genealogy world. Includes an Ancestral Weekly Journal. Categories cover topics such as journal articles, a weekly planner, tips from the pros, quick tips from visitors, quote of the day and what happened in different years.

Roots-L
Mailing list for people researching genealogy. Includes members from all over the world. The archive contains recent messages. To subscribe, you can send an email to ROOTS-L-request@rootsweb.com with the word "subscribe" in the body of the message.

Genealogy.com
Biography assistant allows people to post notes on people in their family and draw from what other users have written. The "Genealogy How-To" section covers topics such as getting started in genealogy, getting organized, and developing research skills.

Cemetery Index
Index of cemeteries around the world, including the United States, Australia, United Kingdom and Canada. Also links to other pages linking to databases around the world. The Cemetery Junction Directory links to cemeteries around the U.S. and Australia.

Footnote
Unique site allows users to post different types of documents and records for others to peruse. For example, there is an area on Revolutionary War documents, and another on Pennsylvania archives from 1664-1880. Don't miss the spotlights page for feature item.

Gen Help
Having trouble tracking down your ancestors? This site offers tutorials on many different ways to track down information, including passport records. Also details how to use Google's Easy Genealogy Researcher. Be sure to check out the archives for additional articles.

FamilyLink.com
Sign up for free at Family Link and upload your personal profile. Fill in the information you know about your family tree and then seek the advice of local genealogists in your area or the area from which your family hails. You can also do a quick search by surname or areas in the world.

Ancestor Hunt
Site links to many different free genealogy search engines. Includes the Ancestor Surname Portal search engine, Obituary Search Portal, Past Sheriffs of the U.S., Genealogical Prison Records, Bible Records Transcriptions and Images. Lots of additional links to unique search records.