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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. | ||
If you are using a computer program for your genealogical record keeping, be sure it supports GEDCOM (see [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. | ||
== '''Family''' == | == '''Family''' == | ||
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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) <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | 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) <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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== '''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. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | Contact other interested family members and seek others with the surname of interest in computerized phone directories. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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== '''Donate Your Files''' == | == '''Donate Your Files''' == | ||
On occasion it may not be possible to publish your findings. If you have a significant amount of material about a family, an archive or historical society may be interested in your files. Be sure they are well organized so others can find information in the collection. If possible, index your materials. The Family History Library is willing to microfilm (or digitize for the Internet) organized collections of material. Computerized collections should be contributed to the ''Pedigree Resource File''. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | On occasion it may not be possible to publish your findings. If you have a significant amount of material about a family, an archive or historical society may be interested in your files. Be sure they are well organized so others can find information in the collection. If possible, index your materials. The Family History Library is willing to microfilm (or digitize for the Internet) organized collections of material. Computerized collections should be contributed to the ''Pedigree Resource File''. <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> <!-- Tidy found serious XHTML errors --> | ||
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