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''[[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research ]] > Identify What You Know''<br> | |||
Build your ancestor's identity. | Build your ancestor's identity. | ||
'''Step 1: Identify What You Know.''' | '''Step 1: Identify What You Know.''' | ||
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:1.3 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Pedigree_Chart|Pedigree Chart]] | :1.3 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Pedigree_Chart|Pedigree Chart]] | ||
:1.4 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log|Prepare a Research Log]] | :1.4 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log|Prepare a Research Log]] | ||
:1.5 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Suggestions_for_Recording_Information|Suggestions for Recording Information]] | :1.5 [[Use Appropriate Forms#Personal_and_Family_History_Notes|Personal and Family History Notes]] | ||
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:2.1 [[Recall Information#Types_of_Genealogical_Information|Types of Genealogical Information]] | :2.1 [[Recall Information#Types_of_Genealogical_Information|Types of Genealogical Information]] | ||
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:3.4 [[Gather Family Information#How_to_Gather_Family_Information|How to Gather Family Information]] | :3.4 [[Gather Family Information#How_to_Gather_Family_Information|How to Gather Family Information]] | ||
:3.5 [[Gather Family Information#Requesting_Additional_Information_from_Your_Family|Requesting Additional Information from Your Family]] | :3.5 [[Gather Family Information#Requesting_Additional_Information_from_Your_Family|Requesting Additional Information from Your Family]] | ||
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:4.4 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources#Censuses.|Censuses.]] | :4.4 [[Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources#Censuses.|Censuses.]] | ||
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6 [[Organize Your Records|Organize Your Records]] | 6 [[Organize Your Records|Organize Your Records]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:12, 15 September 2010
Principles of Family History Research > Identify What You Know
Build your ancestor's identity.
Step 1: Identify What You Know.
Start by reviewing what information you already know. Record that information on appropriate forms and keep your records organized.
By the end of step one you should have:
- Facts and information recorded on family group records, pedigree charts and, if desired, in personal and family history notes.
- Organized copies of documents and family memorabilia.
Table of Contents for Step 1. Identify What You Know[edit | edit source]
- 1.1 Computer Programs for Generating Forms
- 1.2 Family Group Record
- 1.3 Pedigree Chart
- 1.4 Prepare a Research Log
- 1.5 Personal and Family History Notes
- 1.6 Suggestions for Recording Information
- 3.1 Family Records
- 3.2 Family Traditions
- 3.3 Family Memorabilia
- 3.4 How to Gather Family Information
- 3.5 Requesting Additional Information from Your Family
4 Gather Low-Hanging-Fruit Sources