Welcome to the Lay of the Land!
The Lay Family Genealogical Association (LFGA) is dedicated to encouraging and preserving research on the history and genealogy of all Lay families (including alternate spellings such as Ley, Loy, Leigh, Leh, etc).
Some of our members are accomplished genealogists and family historians, while others are just beginning to learn how to research their family tree. All are welcome! We also welcome visitors just passing by, and encourage you to become new LFGA members.
Please note that our research and resources are for the benefit of our members and are not to be used for commercial purposes.
To our members we offer an informative quarterly newsletter, an exciting DNA project that is breaking new ground, and access to other LFGA members who have spent untold hours doing Lay genealogical research. Most of our members are willing to share with other members if they are deemed trustworthy.
Please see our Membership page for more information on becoming an LFGA member, or to renew your membership.
Advice on How to Research Family History, Part 1
Excellent article in the New York Times by Elizabeth Shown Mills, a highly respected genealogist and author, answering readers’ questions about how to research family history using online sources, physical public records, and the stories and DNA of living family members.
See NY Times Article
I Have the Results of My Genetic Genealogy Test, Now What?
Blaine T. Bettinger, Ph.D. is the author of a popular blog called The Genetic Genealogist. Bettinger has engaged in traditional genealogical research for almost 20 years and is interested in the intersection of genealogy and DNA Testing. Download his free ebook called I Have the Results of My Genetic Genealogy Test, Now What?