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#Decide what information is missing and what you want to learn about your ancestors. For example, do you want to know the date of your grandfather’s death or the names of his parents? | #Decide what information is missing and what you want to learn about your ancestors. For example, do you want to know the date of your grandfather’s death or the names of his parents? | ||
#Find out what research has already been done. Check with living relatives to see if someone in the family has already do research on the family line. You can also check Internet family history sites and published books. | #Find out what research has already been done. Check with living relatives to see if someone in the family has already do research on the family line. You can also check Internet family history sites and published books. | ||
#Search vital records such as birth, marriage and death records to find information about births, marriages and deaths of family members. Church and census records might also have additional information about your family. | #Search vital records such as birth, marriage and death records to find information about the births, marriages and deaths of family members. Church and census records might also have additional information about your family. | ||
# | #As you evaluate the information you found ask yourself, "Did you find what you were looking for? Was the information complete? Are there glaring inconsistencies? Are there clues that might help you find other useful information?" | ||
#Preserve what you’ve found by sharing with others. The easiest way to do this is by | #Preserve what you’ve found by sharing it with others. The easiest way to do this is by using FamilySearch™ and similar family history Internet sites. Millions of people search these sites every year. Perhaps others will see what you’ve found and can provide you with additional information. | ||
[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=32916_How_Do_I_Start.ASP How Do I Start My Family History] is a a free, easy to | [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=32916_How_Do_I_Start.ASP How Do I Start My Family History] is a a free, easy to use step-by-step guide on how to begin your search. It can be found on the FamilySearch™ Web site at [http://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org]. | ||
#Click '''Research Helps'''. | #Click '''Research Helps'''. | ||