If you are new to genealogy and have not yet done so, we recommend reading each of the notes to the left on ascendancy, descendancy and family history, etc., until you are sure you understand them.
Your next step might be to read some simple introductory essays on how to do genealogical research. You will find several mentioned in the Sources postings and more will be pointed out to you once you begin corresponding with other Baril researchers.
Once you have a feel for the informal atmosphere of this work and for how much of a collective effort it is, leave an introductory message at info@baril.org letting us know you have arrived. We will arrange as soon as possible for another Baril to begin corresponding with you.
Before long, hopefully you will be asking us to add you to the list of genealogically aware Barils willing to help others.