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''[[Denmark|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'''''Witness Research'''<br> | ''[[Denmark|Denmark]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'''''Witness Research'''<br> | ||
Sometimes, finding the next generation can be very difficult. Depending on the circumstances, witness research can be a vital strategy in overcoming the brick wall. Witness research is, in a way, a back door for finding the next generation. Follow these steps for conducting witness research. | |||
The first step in | == Step 1: What Do You Know == | ||
The first step in witness research is to determine what you already know. Before beginning research, ask yourself the following questions: | |||
#What information do I have? How accurate is that information? | #What information do I have? How accurate is that information? | ||
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== Step 2: | == Step 2: Gather Christenings of All Children == | ||
== Step 3: What records can I search to find my ancestor?<br> == | |||
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|'''Many Danish records are available online.''' See the [[Danish Research Websites|Danish Research Websites]] for links to the different websites | |||
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#[[Denmark Church Records|<u>Church Records</u>]]: Probably the most important records to use in Danish research are the church records. For centuries the church was in charge of recording the vital information of the populace. Nearly all of the Danish church records have been digitized and made available online for free. See the article [[Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline|Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline]]. <br> | #[[Denmark Church Records|<u>Church Records</u>]]: Probably the most important records to use in Danish research are the church records. For centuries the church was in charge of recording the vital information of the populace. Nearly all of the Danish church records have been digitized and made available online for free. See the article [[Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline|Digitized Danish Records Online - Arkivalieronline]]. <br> | ||
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== Step 4: What's next? == | == Step 4: What's next? == | ||
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If you need additional guidance, consult some of these other strategies: | If you need additional guidance, consult some of these other strategies: | ||