Where do I start?

[gilmore]

That's very true, in my case it's only me and my 2 sisters so I had no choice and it's times like know when I wish my Grandmother was still around.

There are many online tutorials and FAQ's for doing genealogy. You might take a look at your local library for books on getting started. There are also software programs like Family Tree Maker that provide guidance.

Many people, after talking to their oldest relatives, start with the US federal census records, which are taken every 10 years. The most recent census available to the public is 1930's. The 1940 census will be available in 3 years, in 2010. It will tell you the state of birth of your ancestor listed there, so you will know where to search next. The records are available for inspection for free at federal archives. If there is not one near you, you can access them at www.ancestry.com, but it will cost a monthly subscription fee. It also has several other databases online.