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In genealogical research, it may never be possible to "verify" all information, but we can have high confidence in research that is thorough and reasonable. Such efforts produce quality sources and benefit the genealogical community. | In genealogical research, it may never be possible to "verify" all information, but we can have high confidence in research that is thorough and reasonable. Such efforts produce quality sources and benefit the genealogical community. Sharing is a way to vet your research. It gives your fellow researchers an opportunity to offer suggestions and add new information. | ||
If you are using a computer program for your genealogical record keeping, be sure it supports GEDCOM (see [[Use the Information#Using a Computer for Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]) so that you can share your information with others. | If you are using a computer program for your genealogical record keeping, be sure it supports GEDCOM (see [[Use the Information#Using a Computer for Genealogy|Using a Computer for Genealogy]]) so that you can share your information with others. | ||
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== '''Write a Family History''' == | == '''Write a Family History''' == | ||
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A helpful guide for organizing a book or article is— | A helpful guide for organizing a book or article is— | ||
Barnes, Donald R. and Richard S. Lackey. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=439020&disp=Write+it+right%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Write It Right: A Manual for Writing Family Histories and Genealogy'']. Ocala, Fla.: Lyon Press, 1983. (FHL book 929.1 B261b) | Barnes, Donald R. and Richard S. Lackey. [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=439020&disp=Write+it+right%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''Write It Right: A Manual for Writing Family Histories and Genealogy'']. Ocala, Fla.: Lyon Press, 1983. (FHL book 929.1 B261b) | ||
== '''Participate in a Family or Surname Association''' == | == '''Participate in a Family or Surname Association''' == | ||
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To begin such an association, you can advertise in a major genealogical magazine such as [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=233848&disp=Everton%27s+genealogical+helper%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The Everton Genealogical Helper Magazine''] or in the newsletter of the local genealogical society where your family settled. For a list of local genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. | To begin such an association, you can advertise in a major genealogical magazine such as [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=233848&disp=Everton%27s+genealogical+helper%20%20&columns=*,0,0 ''The Everton Genealogical Helper Magazine''] or in the newsletter of the local genealogical society where your family settled. For a list of local genealogical societies see [http://www.obitlinkspage.com/hs/index.html Historical and Genealogical Societies of the United States]. | ||
Contact other interested family members and seek others with the surname of interest in computerized phone directories. | Contact other interested family members and seek others with the surname of interest in computerized phone directories. | ||
== '''Donate Your Files''' == | == '''Donate Your Files''' == | ||
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Computerized pedigrees and family group records should be contributed to the [[Submitting to the Pedigree Resource File|''Pedigree Resource File'']]. | Computerized pedigrees and family group records should be contributed to the [[Submitting to the Pedigree Resource File|''Pedigree Resource File'']]. | ||
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