I am currently researching my family tree and came across a direct line ancestor - John Stubbs born in 1490! Never thought the family name would go back that far.

What discoveries have you made?

Clare, You're a lucky duck. I'm sort of stuck at 1750 with a direct ancestor but some clues take me to 1687 to investigate.

You both are lucky to go back that far. I've got a couple lines like that, others that I think I do, but not truly documented to prove it yet. Just based on what "others" have posted.

Hope to spend the upcoming year spending more time on my personal research.

just getting started, hope this year to devote time to my search. need help to get started,and best sources to contact first. joann stollenmaier

Hi Joann!

Best place for records is ancestry.com (fee based), but Familysearch.org is FREE and has lots of documents. Also, the county your family lives in may have an online county genealogical site. Feel free to email me if you have a particular thing you are looking for and I can be of help. I am also on Facebook too if you are there. Tina Sansone

Good Luck. It is exciting to start finding your ancestors. It was for me! Lots of articles I have written give great websites that can help you too.