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Start with yourself. Use a worksheet such as a pedigree chart or family group sheet to write down the information you already know about yourself and your family. | Start with yourself. Use a worksheet such as a pedigree chart or family group sheet to write down the information you already know about yourself and your family. | ||
Use a [https://www. | Use a [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/gospel-library/manual/31384/31384_000_044_01-pedigree.pdf '''pedigree chart'''] to record information about yourself, your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. If you do not know exact dates and places, estimate them. | ||
== Step 2. Review What Is Missing == | == Step 2. Review What Is Missing == | ||
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'''Search other sources.''' If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Websites 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 Websites and resources. These Websites often provide valuable family history information. | '''Search other sources.''' If you have a computer, it is often helpful to visit family history Websites 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 Websites and resources. These Websites often provide valuable family history information. | ||
Visit a | Visit a FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch Center near you, go to [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ 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 == | ||
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