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Circle any missing or incomplete information on your worksheet. Decide what information you want to find first | Circle any missing or incomplete information on your worksheet. Decide what information you want to find first | ||
== Step 3. Find Out What Information Already Exists == | == Step 3. Find Out What Information Already Exists == | ||
'''Gather your records.''' Start with the records you have in your possession, and gather them into one place. Organize them, and see what family history information you already have. | '''Gather your records.''' Start with the records you have in your possession, and gather them into one place. Organize them, and see what family history information you already have. | ||
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'''Talk to your family.''' Talk to relatives or family friends. Record any useful information or stories they provide. Ask about copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates, journals, letters, photos, and other records that might be available. | '''Talk to your family.''' Talk to relatives or family friends. Record any useful information or stories they provide. Ask about copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates, journals, letters, photos, and other records that might be available. | ||
'''Search other sources.''' If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Web sites on the Internet. For example, the FamilySearch™ Web site at [ | '''Search other sources.''' If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Web sites on the Internet. For example, the FamilySearch™ Web site at [https://www.familysearch.org/ www.familysearch.org] provides access to millions of names, dates, and other worthwhile information. FamilySearch can also connect you to other useful family history Web sites and resources. These Web sites often provide valuable family history information. | ||
Visit a family history center near you to receive help on how to use FamilySearch, evaluate the information you find on the Internet, and get free research assistance. Staff members will gladly help you with your research questions. For the | Visit a family history center near you to receive help on how to use FamilySearch, evaluate the information you find on the Internet, and get free research assistance. Staff members will gladly help you with your research questions. For the Family History Center near you, go to [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|FamilySearch]] . | ||
== Step 4. Share What You Have and Decide What You Want to Learn Next == | == Step 4. Share What You Have and Decide What You Want to Learn Next == | ||