If you are just beginning to gather information (or even if you have been researching for years) I have listed some very useful links to help you along the way.
Rootsweb
Guide to Tracing Family Trees
Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Family History Info
LDS
FamilySearch site
Maps
Can Help You Trace Your Family Tree
Backward
Footprints
How
To Get Started On Your Family History
GenTutor
Approach...
How
To Trace Your Roots
