Genealogists and family historians enjoy the quest of adding more generations to their family trees. There are always the questions: But who were their parents? And what was the woman's maiden name? And where did they move, and why?

For many of us, solving those genealogy brickwalls takes not only new online databases and books, but also new insights on how to approach our research. Here's where free online videos of classes and lectures can be a big help.

Today I watched the three video segments of an excellent presentation by Bernie Gracy, founder of AncestralHunt.com, in which he discusses how understanding place and geography can help you find key relationships among ancestors. Locations - whether a small rural village or a city neighborhood - often influence the selection of marriage partners, and thus genealogy and family history.

You can watch these three helpful video segments - among the best genealogy lessons I've seen and heard - on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/user/ancestralhunt

There are many other sources of free, online genealogy classes. Some are videos, some are text. Consider using these to help you advance your own research:
- Introduction to Genealogy - http://genealogy.about.com/library/lessons/blintro.htm
- 85 lessons at Genealogy.com - http://www.genealogy.com/university.html
- Genealogy Research Classes Online from FamilySearch -
http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/education/frameset_educatio...

Links to other free classes and tips on improving your genealogy research can be found on the Genealogy Resouces page at my website: http://www.workingdogweb.com/Genealogy-Resources.htm

Here's to great success in finding your family's ancestors by learning new research skills and strategies!