Familiarization with technology, the availability of records, and where these records could be found. I have become familiar with the records available in England, Ireland, and Scotland, as well as those from New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, and the Pacific Coast states as well. Most of my ancestral lines came to the United States before 1860. If you are having trouble finding time to do your research, I would be happy to either do your research for you or help you plan and execute your research.
