Sometimes it takes a couple of searches before the record is found, even on Ancestry.
There are few 'experts' here. Most of us have been doing our own research and helping others for decades.

If you are new, read the beginners guide.
Post to the Surnames and Family research forum, come to one of the chat sessions, ask questions. You will learn the process.

There are several KEY points to remember.
1. Narrow the focus. In the beginning, start with one subject or family and expand from there.
2. Interview older relatives. Each persons memory can reveal different parts of the puzzle.
2. Organize your information. Then you can separate what you believe, what you know, and what is still left to discover.
4. Continue to Learn: Network, read a book, take a class, research with a friend or relative.