Designed for beginners, this lecture explains initial steps to take in starting genealogical research, what kind of information is needed, and tools that provide assistance such as Family Group Record Forms, Pedigree Forms, genealogy software, repositories, and online sources. Multiple examples will be offered to demonstrate record types and how they are useful to the researcher. Join Nancy C. Nelson and Carol M. Sheaffer of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania to learn more about how to trace your family history.