You can trace your own family name using information available on the Internet and in written records. But first you must understand about "family trees" and "pedigree charts." In this section you will learn how pedigree charts can be helpful in genealogical research. You will construct a chart for your own family and explore several Internet sites containing information on Hispanic genealogy in New Mexico. This section concludes with an exploration of several interesting Internet sites concerned with New Mexico history.

Understanding Pedigree Charts
Learn how to construct a pedigree chart for your family

Exploring Genealogy on the Internet
Learn how to use genealogical sites on the Internet to research family histories.   Meet Juan Gonzales