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Begin by carefully [[Start Family History by Writing What is Known|recording and organizing your information]] so important facts and clues will not be lost. To help record the information you already know about family members, you may want to use standard genealogical forms such as family group records, and pedigree charts. These forms are familiar to other researchers and assure that your findings will be understandable to others. The forms, used by most researchers, can be purchased at genealogical stores, the Family History Library, Family History Centers, and most genealogical libraries. | Begin by carefully [[Start Family History by Writing What is Known|recording and organizing your information]] so important facts and clues will not be lost. To help record the information you already know about family members, you may want to use standard genealogical forms such as family group records, and pedigree charts. These forms are familiar to other researchers and assure that your findings will be understandable to others. The forms, used by most researchers, can be purchased at genealogical stores, the Family History Library, Family History Centers, and most genealogical libraries. | ||
== Computer Programs for Generating Forms == | == Computer Programs for Generating Forms == | ||
You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the Personal Ancestral File | You could also use computer programs to generate these forms. After you type genealogical information once, these programs can generate many kinds of forms such as completed family group records and pedigrees. For example, the Personal Ancestral File computer program makes it easier to cite the sources which document events, and allow you to even add customized events to a family group record. Computer programs allow you to make frequent updates and share information with others while limiting the mistakes caused by redundant typing or writing of information. For further details see [[Use the Information#Using a Computer for Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]. | ||
The Personal Ancestral File program can be downloaded for free starting at the FamilySearch<sup>TM</sup> Internet Genealogy Service home page at http://www.FamilySearch.org. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. For more information about various programs see [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?|Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] | The Personal Ancestral File program can be downloaded for free starting at the FamilySearch<sup>TM</sup> Internet Genealogy Service home page at http://www.FamilySearch.org. There are several other commercial computer programs you can purchase which also help you keep and organize genealogical information. For more information about various programs see [[Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?|Not Sure Which Genealogy Management Software to Use?]] | ||
== Family Group Record == | == Family Group Record == | ||