Genealogy Is Simpler Than It Looks: Who, Where, When
Published on January 12, 2026

Starting a family tree often feels overwhelming. You may want to learn more about your ancestors but have no clear idea where to begin, what information actually matters, or why some searches quickly turn into dead ends. Genealogy looks like a puzzle with too many missing pieces — until you understand that it follows a very clear internal logic. In fact, most genealogical research can be reduced to answering three basic questions, always in the same order:
Who? Where? When?