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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research ]] > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know ]] > [[Gather_Family_Information|Gather Family Information]]'' | ''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research ]] > [[Identify What You Know|Step 1. Identify What You Know ]] > [[Gather_Family_Information|Gather Family Information]]'' | ||
Some family members | Some family members may know quite alot about your ancestors. You will not know unless you ask. [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~rwguide/lesson1.htm Use these sources and methods] when gathering genealogical information from them: | ||
== Family Records == | == Family Records == | ||
Search all | Search all of your family storage areas, in and out, from top to bottom of the home. Include the attic, storage closets, basements, garage, trunks, safe, deposit boxes, and so forth. Encourage your relatives to make similar searches in their storage areas. | ||
Your second cousin, great-aunt, or other relative may already have gathered some family information. Most families have at least one relative who keeps track of cousins’ birthdays, anniversaries, or deaths. Learn who that relative is. When information is found, offer to pay for the cost of photocopying and postage. Be sure to ask your parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends of the family for help in finding— | Your second cousin, great-aunt, or other relative may already have gathered some family information. Most families have at least one relative who keeps track of cousins’ birthdays, anniversaries, or deaths. Learn who that relative is. When information is found, offer to pay for the cost of photocopying and postage. | ||
Be sure to ask your parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends of the family for help in finding— | |||
'''''Official Documents''''' | '''''Official Documents''''' | ||
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However, most family traditions are based on truth, and include many correct facts. They serve as clues for further research. | However, most family traditions are based on truth, and include many correct facts. They serve as clues for further research. Write down the traditions, indicate who is most familiar with the stories, and be sure to investigate the facts. Record how you learned the family stories, who told you the story, and what date did you hear this story. If you can't remember the date, tie it to an event [a reunion, a wedding, a funeral, a visit, to 'date' when you learned the family story. | ||
== Family Memorabilia == | == Family Memorabilia == | ||
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*Medals, awards, trophies<br> | *Medals, awards, trophies<br> | ||
*Souvenirs<br> | *Souvenirs<br> | ||
*Clothing, uniforms | *Clothing, uniforms | ||
Great-grandpa had only one rifle, however, now has several hundred descendants. If at all possible, obtain a photo of the item and record who currently possesses the item. When writing this information on the photo, be sure to place it on a label then attach it to the back of the photo. Writing on the back of photos can bleed through. Archive responsibly. | |||
== '''How to Gather Family Information''' == | == '''How to Gather Family Information''' == | ||