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Historic photos, war records and ship manifests can all be used to help form a picture of our ancestors. Photo: F.J. Halmarick
Are you related to royalty, or do your ancestors come from more humble beginnings? Many of us are curious about our family trees, but aren't sure how to go about tracing it.
Liana Fitzpatrick, from the Western Australian Genealogical Society, spoke to Chris Ilsley about the resources available for those starting out and offered a few tips for those facing difficulties.
Listen to the full segment below:
Part One
Part Two
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