Is there a free way to research my family tree and view old census etc without paying?
Your public libraries will most likely have both Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest.com free for anyone to use while at the library and with a library card you should be able to use Heritage Quest at home. Another free online resource is the LDS/Mormon site, which has many free online records at http://www.familysearch.org/ . In addition to their online records, they have the Family History Centers where you can go for help with research and look at microfilm and microfiche and they only charge if they have to order something specifically for you or you need photocopies. Find a location near you on their website and call to check hours of operation. http://www.familysearch.org/ . Additionally, USGenWeb is another free online resource at http://www.usgenweb.org/ . This sprawling all-volunteer site is packed with how-to tip
